South Korea’s Han Kang wins Nobel prize in literature | Onmanorama News

South Korean author Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her poignant and powerful writing that delves into historical traumas and the vulnerability of human life. She is praised for her unique style that explores the connection between body and soul, the living and the dead. Han Kang, the first South Korean to receive this prestigious award, gained international recognition with her novel “The Vegetarian”. While the Nobel Prize in Literature often sparks both praise and criticism, it remains a coveted honor that propels authors into the global spotlight.