Han Kang’s Nobel Prize in Literature celebrated by both ruling and opposition parties… even applause during the parliamentary audit.

“Handong-hoon: ‘Such days come, too’
Lee Jae-myung: ‘I hope it brings great comfort to the nation'”

On the 10th (local time), the Swedish Academy announced that it has selected Korean novelist Han Kang as the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. She is the second Korean to receive the Nobel Prize, following former President Kim Dae-jung, who won the Peace Prize in 2000. The photo shows Han Kang speaking at a press conference held at the KBS building in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul on November 14th, 2023. [Yonhap]

‘[Herald Economy=Reporter Park Sang-hyun] Following the news of novelist Han Kang becoming the first Korean to be selected as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature this year, politicians from all parties congratulated her in unison.’,
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, ‘Jeon Jae-soo, the chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture, Sports and Tourism and a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, “During the parliamentary audit, it was exciting news to hear that Korean novelist Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024. Let’s all give a big round of applause,” upon hearing the news of Han Kang’s award late on the 10th.’,
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, ‘The Committee room was filled with cheers and applause from both ruling and opposition lawmakers. Similarly, during the audit of the National Assembly’s Committee on Administration and Security and the Committee on Planning and Finance, lawmakers from both sides applauded the news.’,
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, ‘While on an official visit to Kazakhstan, National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik wrote on Facebook, “I heard the news of Han Kang winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. It brought great joy and pride to our people. A historic moment that will be remembered for a long time,” he said.’,
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, ‘Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the People Power Party, wrote on his Facebook, “I first encountered Han Kang not through her books, but as a voice narrating an EBS audiobook a long time ago. I still listen to it occasionally because her quiet yet firm voice is so pleasant. I should listen to the EBS audiobook she narrates today with a good mood. Such days come,” he said.’,
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, ‘Han Ji-ah, the chief spokesperson of the People Power Party, stated in a commentary, “The miracle of ‘Han River’ has happened. It is a great leap for Korean literature and an achievement that fills our people with pride.”‘,
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, ‘Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, also expressed his congratulations on Facebook, saying, “I congratulate the Nobel Prize in Literature for healing a turbulent modern history through literature. I pray that it will be a great comfort to the people enduring a difficult life.”‘,
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, ‘Cho Seung-rae, the chief spokesperson of the Democratic Party, said in a written briefing, “The meaning of being the first Korean writer to win is even greater. The literary work of the writer, who sings the beauty of life while facing wounds head-on, will be a source of pride for the nation.”‘,
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, ‘Cho Kuk, the leader of the New Innovation Party, also wrote on his Facebook, “A day that adds a bit more light to the world with clear and sharp, yet candle-like sentences. I hope the writer’s literary world can guide many weary hearts toward the side where light shines and flowers bloom.”‘,
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