Nobel Prize in Literature recognizes the “intense” poetic prose of South Korean Han Kang

The prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded this Thursday to South Korean author
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang. [[1]] [[2]] [[3]] The 53-year-old’s win is a significant moment for Korean literature. [[2]] The Swedish Academy cited her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life” as the reason for the award. [[3]] This follows her previous success in winning the Man Booker International Prize for her 2007 novel, *The Vegetarian*. [[2]] The announcement, made on October 10th, 2024, confirms Han Kang’s place among literary giants like Bob Dylan and Toni Morrison, previous Nobel laureates. [[1]] Her work, known for its powerful imagery and exploration of complex themes, undoubtedly deserves the recognition. This Nobel Prize win is not just a personal triumph, but a testament to the growing global influence of Korean literature.