Han Kang's Latest Novel Mines Korea's Bloody PastHan Kang's work explores trauma and history through personal and corporeal narratives, highlighting the intersection of physical pain and psychological turmoil.
For Some Koreans, Martial Law Brings Back Frightening MemoriesThe imposition of martial law in South Korea has sparked deep fears and resistance among lawmakers echoing the traumatic past of the Gwangju uprising.
Atrocities Made a South Korean City Infamous. A Novelist Made It Immortal.President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law rekindles painful memories in Gwangju of the 1980 pro-democracy uprising and its brutal suppression.
Old Photos Evoke the Chaos of South Korea's 1980 UnrestThe recent militarized response in South Korea recalls the deadly clashes during the 1980 Gwangju uprising, illustrating ongoing tensions around martial law and democracy.
For Some Koreans, Martial Law Brings Back Frightening MemoriesThe imposition of martial law in South Korea has sparked deep fears and resistance among lawmakers echoing the traumatic past of the Gwangju uprising.
Atrocities Made a South Korean City Infamous. A Novelist Made It Immortal.President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law rekindles painful memories in Gwangju of the 1980 pro-democracy uprising and its brutal suppression.
Old Photos Evoke the Chaos of South Korea's 1980 UnrestThe recent militarized response in South Korea recalls the deadly clashes during the 1980 Gwangju uprising, illustrating ongoing tensions around martial law and democracy.