Author: Andrés Felipe Solano

1. Han Kang’s work delves into the complexities of human experience, highlighting the limitations of language while also recognizing its power to address personal, familial, and societal struggles. 2. Growing up during a period of transition in Korea, Han Kang found inspiration in Latin American literature, reflecting the country’s journey from rural traditions to urban modernization. 3. Set against the backdrop of historical trauma, “Human Acts” captures the aftermath of the Gwangju massacre, weaving a narrative of suffering and guilt. 4. Suyuri, a recurring setting in Han Kang’s work, holds personal significance but is overshadowed by a famous comedian in…