Nobel Prize Winner Han Kang Books That You Should Read

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Han Kang, the Nobel Prize-winning South Korean author, has gained international recognition for her poignant and poetic prose that delves into the depths of human existence, often focusing on trauma, identity, and resilience.

The Vegetarian

This Booker Prize-winning novel begins with a woman’s decision to stop eating meat, which leads to a cascade of surreal and tragic events.

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Human Acts

Set during the Gwangju Uprising, this novel powerfully portrays the violence of the state and the collective trauma it inflicts.

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The White Book

The White Book is a quiet and introspective reflection on existence, framed around the loss of a sibling.

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I Do Not Bid Farewell

Set against the backdrop of the Jeju April 3 Uprising, this novel captures the emotional and historical toll of a tragic event  in South Korean history.

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We Do Not Part

This novel follows Kyungha,  a woman tormented by nightmares of past massacres, as she embarks on a journey  to Jeju Island.

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