Han Kang talks with students at a library in Rinkeby, Stockholm, as part of the Nobel Week programs, Wednesday. Yonhap
South Korean author Han Kang, the Nobel Prize winner in literature, met with schoolchildren in Stockholm on Wednesday as part of the Nobel week programs.
Han visited a library in Rinkeby, where she interacted with around 100 teenagers who had read her books, "The White Book," "Human Acts," "We Do Not Part" and "Fruits of My Woman."
As part of Nobel Week traditions, laureates are invited to schools in and around Stockholm to engage with students and teachers.
The participating students expressed their reflections on Han's works through various mediums, including poetry, paintings and songs.
At the event, Han listened attentively, engaged in discussions and answered questions from the students. She expressed deep appreciation for their efforts in interpreting and sharing their thoughts on her books.
"I am so moved that they read my books, had conversations with me and shared their experiences," she said. "I will cherish these special memories for the rest of my life."
In the guestbook, she wrote, "Thank you for your warm welcome ... I sincerely appreciate the students who have read my books and shared their stories, as well as the teachers who guided them for this occasion."
The previous day, she received a diploma and a Nobel medal from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf during a ceremony at the Concert Hall, one of the city's prominent venues. (Yonhap)
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