Quick Info
| Profession | Writer |
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| Nationality | Korean |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Gwangju, South Jeolla, South Korea |
Latest News about Han Kang
25/04/2025
Han Kang’s book Light and Thread sold 10,000 copies on its first day of release in South Korea. The strong debut reflected heightened public interest following her Nobel Prize win and marked her first publication after receiving the prize.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Han Gang |
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| Full Name | Han Kang |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Poongmoon High School |
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| Major | Korean language and Literature from Yonsei University |
| Program | International Writing Program from University of Iowa |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Hong Yong-hee (Literary Critic, Professor) (Deceased) |
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| Children | Son - Yoon Ye-ji |
Family
| Father | Han Seung-won (Novelist) |
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| Mother | Im Gam-oh |
| Siblings | Brothers - Han Dong-rim (Novelist), Han Kang-in (Novelist, Cartoonist) |
Career
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Favourites
| Book | 'The Brothers Lionheart' by Astrid Lindgren |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in a middle-class South Korean family known as the 'family of writers'. | |
| 2. Served multiple terms as class president due to her leadership skills. | |
| 3. Moved to Suyu-ri, Seoul at the age of 9. | |
| 4. Deeply influenced by the tragic Gwangju massacre sparked by a student-led demonstration in 1980. | |
| 5. Inspired to write after witnessing her father's literary success. | |
| 6. Participated in the literary scene from a young age, focusing on themes of humanity. |