Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

October 11, 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Han Kang, a South Korean author, for her powerful writing that reflects on historical traumas and highlights the fragile nature of human existence. The announcement was made on October 10, 2024, and the prize includes a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1.1 million).

Key Details About the Award

Award Date: Han Kang will officially receive the prize on December 10, 2024.

Remarks: The chairman of the Nobel Committee, Anders Olsson, praised Han for her unique ability to connect the body and soul in her stories and her innovative writing style.

Who Is Han Kang?

Han Kang was born in Gwangju, South Korea, in 1970. When she was nine, her family moved to Seoul. Writing runs in her family—her father is also a well-known novelist. Besides writing, Han is deeply interested in art and music, which often inspire her stories.

Highlights of Han Kang’s Literary Career

Beginning of Career: Han Kang started as a poet in 1993 and published her first prose work, “Love of Yeosu,” in 1995.

Famous Works: Some of her most notable books are:

“The Vegetarian”: This novel brought her international fame, winning the International Booker Prize in 2016.
“The White Book”
“Human Acts”
“Greek Lessons”

About the Nobel Prize

Origin: Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prizes to honor those who have made great contributions to humanity.

Award Process: Each Nobel Prize is given by a specific organization; the Swedish Academy is responsible for selecting the winner of the Literature Prize.

Previous Winner

The 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Jon Fosse, a Norwegian writer known for his innovative plays and prose that have significantly impacted the literary world.

Han Kang’s win recognizes her deep, evocative writing, which delves into human suffering and survival, making her an influential voice in world literature.

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