We have compiled the profile, family, marriage, fortune, major works, Nobel Prize benefits, etc. of novelist Han Kang, the first Korean writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

We have some really great news! Our country's novelist Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature! 🎉🎉

It is truly a day when literature written in Korean is recognized worldwide, and I am truly proud and happy. In this article, I have compiled all the information you may be curious about about author Han Kang.

Profile & Major Works of Novelist Han Kang
- Name: Han River
- Born: November 27, 1970 (age 53)
- Occupation: Novelist, poet, children's literature writer
- Education: Bachelor of Korean Language and Literature, Yonsei University
- Representative works: 《The Vegetarian》, 《The Boy Comes》, 《The Black Deer》, 《Greek Lessons》

Novelist Han Kang's Sajoo (ft. Author Sajoo Analysis)
It is known that author Han Kang has a personality type of 'Sanggwandaesalgyeok'. Sanggwandaesalgyeok is characterized by excellent expressiveness and resistance to social oppression or unfair authority.

Perhaps that is why her works often deal with deep reflections on violence, oppression, and freedom. Thanks to the characteristics of her four pillars, she has a unique literary sense and seems to be good at telling stories that explore the nature of humanity.

The story of novelist Han Kang's family, marriage, and son
- Spouse : Author Han Kang’s husband is Professor Hong Yong-hee, a literary critic and professor at Kyunghee Cyber ​​University.
- Son : Author Han Kang has a son. She recently revealed that she received the news of the Nobel Prize in Literature and said, “I got a call after dinner with my son.” It seems that her daily life with her family is a great source of strength for author Han Kang.

2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Benefits
The Nobel Prize in Literature is a dream prize for writers all over the world. With this award, author Han Kang will receive the following benefits:
- Prize money: 11 million crowns (approximately 1.34 billion won)
- Awards: Nobel Prize medal and diploma

Novelist Han Kang's major works and their appeal
1. The Vegetarian
This work depicts the process of a woman who chooses vegetarianism and goes through extreme changes and conflicts with society. It received much literary acclaim for its unique perspective and symbolic writing style, and gained worldwide popularity as the winner of the 2016 Man Booker International Prize.

2. 《The Boy Comes》
Set against the backdrop of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, this work tells the story of the horrors of violence and humanity through personal suffering and inner conflict. It is a work that highlights author Han Kang’s unique and delicate emotional expression, evoking deep empathy from readers.

As I have organized information about author Han Kang in this way, I cannot help but be proud of her as a representative figure of Korean literature! I sincerely congratulate author Han Kang on winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, and I hope she will continue to impress us with more works in the future.

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