South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, praised for her 'intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.' Han is the first Asian woman and the first South Korean writer to win this prestigious award. Her work, including novels like 'The Vegetarian' and 'Human Acts,' explores themes of violence, trauma, and societal expectations, often reflecting on Korea's turbulent history. 'The Vegetarian,' which won the International Booker Prize in 2016, is particularly noted for its exploration of individual resistance against oppressive societal norms. Han's writing is characterized by compassion and a deep connection to human suffering, with a focus on vulnerable, often female lives. This recognition comes amid a rising global influence of South Korean culture, marked by successes in cinema and music.