Han Kang
Han Kang is a celebrated South Korean author known for her poignant and often harrowing explorations of human experience, trauma, and the complexities of identity. She gained international acclaim with her novel 'The Vegetarian,' which won the International Booker Prize in 2016, and has since published several other notable works, including 'Human Acts' and 'The White Book.' In 2022, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, further solidifying her reputation as a powerful voice in contemporary literature. Her writing often blurs the lines between fiction and reality, drawing from her own cultural history and the political landscape of South Korea.
Born on Nov 27, 1970 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 1 | 8.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,420 | $13,000 | 47$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,025 | $700,000 | 568$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,047,870 | 8,445 | $713,000 | 615$ |
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Switzerland:
Han Kang is the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Bahamas:
Han Kang's Human Acts tells the story of survivors and victims of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.
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United Kingdom:
Han Kang's novel 'The Vegetarian' gained international acclaim after its English translation.
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United Kingdom:
Bellerín moved on to The Vegetarian by Nobel prize winner Han Kang.
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Greece:
The first International Booker was awarded in 2016 to the later Nobel laureate Han Kang.
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Greece:
Han Kang is a Nobel laureate whose book 'The White' has recently been translated into Greek.
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Argentina:
Han Kang is mentioned as a writer who won the Nobel Prize, which the author envies.
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Greece:
Han Kang is a Nobel Prize-winning author known for her literary works, including 'The Vegetarian'.
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Sweden:
Han Kang's novel is being adapted into a musical piece that Barbara Hannigan will perform.
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Ecuador:
Han Kang is a South Korean writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024.
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