Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

13 October, 2024109 words2 minutes

Han Kang, a writer from South Korea, has won a very important prize. She got the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024. The prize is for her special way of writing about hard times in history. Han Kang is 53 years old. She started writing poems and then wrote short stories. Her book 'The Vegetarian' became famous around the world. She is the first person from South Korea to win this big writing prize.

Many people in South Korea are very happy and proud. The president of South Korea said it was a great day for Korean writing. Han Kang's books are now selling very well in South Korea.

Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

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  • literature
    books and writing that are valued as works of art
  • prize
    something given as a reward for winning or doing well
  • famous
    known by many people

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  1. 1. Why did Han Kang win the Nobel Prize?