Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature韩康荣获2024年诺贝尔文学奖

Sunday, 13 October, 2024172 words3 minutes

Han Kang, a 53-year-old South Korean author, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy recognized her for her ‘intense poetic prose’ that deals with historical traumas and the fragility of human life. Han began her career writing poems before moving on to short stories and novels. Her book ‘The Vegetarian,’ which won the Man Booker International Prize in 2016, brought her international acclaim.

Han’s win is significant as she is the first South Korean to receive this prestigious award in literature. It’s also noteworthy that she is only the 18th woman out of 117 recipients since the prize’s inception in 1901. The Nobel Prize comes with a substantial cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1 million).

The news of Han’s win has been met with great enthusiasm in South Korea. President Yoon Suk Yeol called it a ‘great achievement’ and a ‘national occasion.’ Han’s books have since topped bestseller lists in the country, reflecting the pride and interest her win has generated among her compatriots.

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Sunday, 13 October, 2024261 words4 minutes

The Swedish Academy has bestowed the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature upon Han Kang, a 53-year-old South Korean author, lauding her ‘intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.’ This accolade marks a significant milestone as Han becomes the first South Korean recipient of the prestigious award, and only the 18th woman among 117 laureates since the prize’s inception in 1901.

Han’s literary journey began with poetry before she transitioned to prose, making her debut in 1995 with a collection of short stories. Her novel ‘The Vegetarian,’ which garnered international acclaim after winning the Man Booker International Prize in 2016, explores themes of human cruelty and the desire for a more ‘plant-like’ existence. The Swedish Academy commended Han’s ‘unique awareness of the connections between body and soul, the living and the dead,’ praising her ‘poetic and experimental style’ as innovative in contemporary prose.

The announcement has reverberated throughout South Korea, with President Yoon Suk Yeol hailing it as ‘a great achievement in the history of Korean literature’ and a ‘national occasion.’ Han’s works have subsequently dominated bestseller lists, occupying all top 10 spots on a major online retailer’s chart for Korean titles. This surge in popularity reflects not only national pride but also a renewed interest in Han’s exploration of complex themes, including historical violence and personal identity.

As Han prepares for the Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm on December 10, her win continues to spark discussions about the role of literature in addressing historical traumas and the evolving landscape of global literary recognition.

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