Han Kang's recent novel depicts a character suffering a gruesome woodworking accident that leads to the severing and reattachment of her fingertips. The painful treatment involves needles and blood to prevent further damage. The narrative parallels Han's exploration of South Korea's historical trauma, particularly the Gwangju massacre and the Jeju Island uprising. With the recent English translation of "We Do Not Part," released following her Nobel Prize in Literature, Han continues to captivate a global audience with her poignant examination of suffering and resilience.
"They said we have to let the blood flow, that I have to feel the pain... Otherwise the nerves below the cut will die."
"Han has probed at the seams of her country's historic wounds... the 1980 massacre in the city of Gwangju, which crushed a pro-democracy movement."
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