Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Nobel Prize Winner | Han Kang |
| Award Year | 2024 |
| Reason for Award | Intense poetic prose addressing historical traumas and fragility of human life |
| Birth Date | 27 November 1970 |
| Birth Place | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Key Influence | 1980 Gwangju Uprising |
| Notable Work | 'The Vegetarian' (2016) |
| Major Award | Man Booker International Prize (2016) |
| Themes in Literature | Societal expectations, autonomy, identity, trauma, memory, resistance |
| Other Notable Work | 'Human Acts' (Addresses Gwangju Uprising) |
| Impact of Nobel Win | Highlights South Korean literature and global narratives on trauma and identity |