Han Kang

Han Kang is a South Korean author born in 1970.

She gained international recognition with her novel The Vegetarian, which won the International Booker Prize.

Kang has written several other acclaimed works, including Human Acts, The White Book, Greek Lessons, and We Do Not Part.

Her writing often explores themes of trauma, human fragility, and historical events.

In 2024, Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.

Her work has been praised for its powerful imagery and ability to tackle complex societal issues through a deeply personal lens.