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 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,360 | $54,000 | 52$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 786,552 | 759 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,260,282 | 4,119 | $60,000 | 58$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Han Kang was awarded the 2024 Prize for Literature, sparking divided opinions among literary critics.
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Uruguay:
Han Kang is set to release a new novel this year.
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Croatia:
Han Kang is a South Korean author known for her novels that explore themes of violence and societal issues.
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United Kingdom:
The return of Nobel laureate Han Kang is highlighted in the article.
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Italy:
Han Kang's poignant work is set to be released soon.
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Luxembourg:
Han Kang received the Nobel Prize in Literature last year, which excited Naima Echalhi.
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Dominican Republic:
Han Kang was the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature last year.
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Greece:
Han Kang's Nobel Prize in 2024 led to a significant increase in demand for her books.
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Croatia:
Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature last year, surprising many.
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Guyana:
Last year’s prize was won by South Korean author Han Kang who became the first South Korean to receive the award.
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