Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature First Anniversary: Special Event at Junghung Library in Gwangju

Lectures by Critic Kang Jihee, Exhibitions, and Hands-on Experiences
Community Participation Programs to Be Offered

To mark the first anniversary of author Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win, Buk-gu in Gwangju is organizing an event to revisit her literary works. The event, which will take place at Junghung Library for one week starting from December 8, is focused on retracing the questions and emotional nuances left by Han Kang's works together with local residents.

A boy is holding a Taegeukgi flag and a poster at the celebration event for author Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature award held on December 10 last year in Buk-gu, Gwangju. Photo by Song Bohyun

According to Buk-gu officials on the 2nd, the program will feature a blend of lectures, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences. Literary critic Kang Jihee will interpret the core themes and literary sensibilities of Han Kang's narratives, focusing on works such as "Human Acts" and "I Do Not Bid Farewell." The entire library will host a range of activities, including literary experiences for children, manuscript copying sessions, and themed book exhibitions. In the first-floor lobby of Junghung Library, there will also be displays of Han Kang's "books of a lifetime," which reflect her reading journey, as well as the winning work from the first Mudeung Literary Award.

On the 1st, District Mayor Moon In said, "I hope this event, commemorating the first anniversary of the award, will be an opportunity for local residents to encounter literature as a part of daily life," adding, "We will continue to promote a variety of programs to foster the growth of local culture."

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