1st Korean Nobel Laureate in Literature, Han Kang, focuses on 1980 Gwangju uprising in "Human Acts".

Han Kang recently became the first Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting the Gwangju uprising in 1980, a significant yet tragic event in South Korea's history. Her novel, "Human Acts," depicts the violent crackdown by military forces against peaceful student protests, resulting in at least 166 deaths. Survivors hope this recognition will raise awareness of their struggle for democracy.

October 26, 2024
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