Han River Water Speech "Feeling the Emotion Slowly... Congratulations Conveyed Like a Giant Wave"

Sent Written Impressions Through Publisher... Decided Not to Hold a Press Conference

Han Kang, the first Korean Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, conveyed her acceptance remarks in writing.

Through her publishers Munhakdongne and Changbi, Han Kang said, "I was surprised when I first received the news of the award. After hanging up the phone, I slowly felt the reality and emotion. I am grateful to have been selected as the laureate. The warm congratulations that came like a huge wave throughout the day also surprised me. I am deeply thankful."

Han River Novelist [Photo provided by Changbi, (c) Kim Byung-kwan]

Munhakdongne and Changbi announced that Han Kang will not hold a press conference regarding the Nobel Prize in Literature award, and instead will share her remarks in writing.

They also added that Han Kang’s acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize in Literature will be revealed at the Nobel Prize ceremony in December.