US book critics honor Nobel laureate and South Korean novelist Han Kang - AP News

US book critics have honored South Korean novelist Han Kang, a Nobel Prize laureate, recognizing her literary achievements and influence. Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, making her the first South Korean author to receive the prestigious award. The recognition from American critics underscores her growing prominence in the English-speaking literary world and the international reach of her translated works. Her novels, including "The Vegetarian," have gained significant readership in the United States and have been praised for their distinctive narrative style and exploration of human consciousness.