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Han Kang's books sell like hotcakes after Nobel Prize win
SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - Koreans are snapping up Han Kang's books following her Nobel Prize win last week. A throng of people lined up in front of Kyobo Book Centre, the country's largest bookstore chain in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, even before it opened early Monday morning, rushing to get their hands on her books. Best known for her surreal novel "The Vegetarian," which won the International Booker Prize in 2016, Han won this year's Nobel Prize in Liter
October 14, 2024 -
Han Kang: A master of lyrical storytelling
SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - Announcing South Korean author Han Kang as the recipient of this year's Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy praised her "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." Han's work explores the intricate connection between the body and soul, the living and the dead. Through her innovative and poetic style, she has become a leading figure in contemporary literature. Anna-Karin
October 10, 2024 -
Korean short-story collection longlisted for French literary award
SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Korean novelist Park Sang-Young's queer novel has been longlisted for France's prestigious literary award. The French edition of "Love in the Big City," released in August this year, is vying for the Prix Médicis, one of the most prestigious literary awards recognizing works of fiction annually in France. Other included works are "Question 7" by Australian author Richard Flanagan, "The MANIAC" by Chilean nov
September 24, 2024
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Court concludes 5-hour detention hearing for Yoon
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Ediya Coffee expands into Southeast Asia
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Memorial service honors 179 air crash victims
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Yoon attends court hearing on arrest warrant over martial law
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Yoon to attend court hearing on arrest warrant
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South Korea opens Cuba embassy 11 months after establishing ties
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Actress Kim Min-hee expecting baby this spring
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Samsung teases Galaxy S25 with dazzling London hologram
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KAI nears $681 million fighter jets deal with Philippines
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Culture Minister to promote tourism to Seoul in Malaysia