Korean books' 'quirkiness and subtle darkness' captivate Australians

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Korean literature is gaining global recognition as part of the Korean Wave, propelled by translation initiatives and Han Kang's Nobel Prize win. Readers are increasingly attracted to its emotional depth and cultural insights.

Period12 Jan 2025

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  • TitleKorean books' 'quirkiness and subtle darkness' captivate Australians
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletABC News
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1600 words
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date12/01/25
    DescriptionKorean literature is gaining global recognition as part of the Korean Wave, propelled by translation initiatives and Han Kang's Nobel Prize win. Readers are increasingly attracted to its emotional depth and cultural insights.
    Producer/AuthorErin Handley
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-12/korean-literature-popularity-australia-han-kang-nobel-hallyu/104719226
    PersonsSung-Ae Lee
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