Han Kang's Nobel Prize was a surprise to many in South Korea. Here's what you need to know about 'her intense poetic prose ...

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South Koreans reacted with joy and astonishment on Thursday after learning that homegrown writer Han Kang won the Nobel Prize ...

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The author, who has never shied away from criticizing Korean culture, has also given South Korea its first Nobel Prize in ...

STOCKHOLM: The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024 is awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang, “for her intense poetic ...

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While Han Kang’s victory was celebrated as a crowning cultural achievement for her country, her work also represents a form ...

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Han Kang, South Korea's inaugural Nobel Prize in Literature winner, skyrocketed to global fame with the translation of 'The Vegetarian', reflecting her evocative storytelling that delves into Korean ...

The Japanese grassroots group Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of World War II atomic bombing survivors, has won the 2024 ...