Pain and Empathy: Exploring the Literature of Nobel Laureate Han Kang, Thursday March 27.

Pain and Empathy: Exploring the Literature of Nobel Laureate Han Kang.

Discover the profound literary contributions of Han Kang, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature and the first South Korean and Asian woman to receive this prestigious honor. This symposium celebrates Han Kang's body of work, renowned for its poetic exploration of South Korea's history, empathy and philosophical reflection.

Hosted by: Department of Media Study
Sponsors: Humanities Institute, Office of International Education, the Korean Language and Culture Fund, Asia Research Institute, Asian Studies Program, Department of Comparative Literature, and Department of English