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Han Kang is 2024 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature. She is a South Korean novelist and multi artist born 1970.

Han Kang's books are selling at a record pace

In the brief week that has passed since author Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature, over a million copies of her books have been sold in her home country of South Korea, reports the South Korean news agency Yonhap. According to Yonhap, this is a record-high figure for book sales in the country.

Han Kang's books are selling at a record pace

The Nobel Laureate: "Thought it was a prank call"

He thought the call from the Swedish Academy was a prank call. This is what the Nobel laureate in literature says in her first interview since the announcement of the prize.

The Nobel Laureate: "Thought it was a prank call"

Han Kang on the Nobel Prize: "Very surprised"

Han Kang has kept herself away from the media since this year's Nobel Prize in literature was announced on Thursday. No one, except the Swedish Academy, has received a comment from this year's Nobel laureate in literature – until now.

Han Kang on the Nobel Prize: "Very surprised"

Han Kang on the Nobel Prize: "Very surprised"

Han Kang has kept a low profile with the media since this year's Nobel Prize in Literature was announced on Thursday. No one, apart from the Swedish Academy, has received a comment from this year's Nobel laureate in Literature – until now.

Han Kang on the Nobel Prize: "Very surprised"

South Korea celebrates Han Kang's Nobel Prize

South Korea receives Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature as a welcome surprise, with pride and joy-filled emotions. .

South Korea celebrates Han Kang's Nobel Prize

Han Kang celebrates the Nobel Prize with tea in silence

The South Korean Nobel laureate Han Kang received the news that she had been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Literature when she had just had dinner with her son. It seemed to be a quiet day in Seoul.

Han Kang celebrates the Nobel Prize with tea in silence

The Translator: Fireworks Expected in South Korea

It will be greatly celebrated in South Korea on the occasion of Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature, believes Anders Karlsson, who has translated her books into Swedish. .

The Translator: Fireworks Expected in South Korea

Han Kang confronts historical horrors

This year's Nobel laureate depicts a violent world filled with beauty. Suppressed historical traumas and human fragility are themes in the South Korean author Han Kang's work.

Han Kang confronts historical horrors

Han Kang's Publisher Celebrates with Champagne

The atmosphere is at the top at Nobel Prize winner Han Kang's publishing house Natur & Kultur in Stockholm where they are toasting with champagne. .

Han Kang's Publisher Celebrates with Champagne

"Touches Life and Death in a Unique Way"

An accessible authorship, which simultaneously explores serious and major issues in a new way. This is how this year's Nobel Prize winner in literature Han Kang is described.

"Touches Life and Death in a Unique Way"

Han Kang receives the Nobel Prize: "In the midst of her life's work"

Han Kang is awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Literature. She is the first South Korean author to be awarded the prize by the Swedish Academy – and one of the youngest at 53 years old.

Han Kang receives the Nobel Prize: "In the midst of her life's work"

Nobel Prize Winner in Literature Han Kang

The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded since 1901 to 120 recipients. On Thursday, October 10th, it's time to announce the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Nobel Prize Winner in Literature Han Kang

Nobel Prize Week 4th to 14th October 2024

The Nobel Prize is one of the world's most famous and prestigious awards that you can receive in your field. .

Nobel Prize Week 4th to 14th October 2024