VISUALS: Han Kang's Nobel win sparks book-buying frenzy amid celebrative mood

By Kim Dong-woo Posted : October 12, 2024, 18:15 Updated : October 13, 2024, 14:32
SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - Bookstores across Seoul saw a surge in customers on Saturday following Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win.

Many of the 53-year-old's works, including her internationally acclaimed novel "The Vegetarian," were sold out at major bookstores.

Yonsei University, Han's alma mater, hung congratulatory banners on campus to celebrate their distinguished alumna's achievement.

 
Visitors browse books at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
A congratulatory banner celebrating author Han Kang's Novel Prize win is displayed at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
 


 
Visitors take photos at a special display celebrating Han Kangs Nobel Prize in Literature win at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
Visitors take photos at a special display celebrating Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
 
A visitor takes a photo at a special display celebrating Han Kangs Nobel Prize in Literature win at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
A visitor takes a photo at a special display celebrating Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
 
Han Kangs books are sold out at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
A banner titled "Books written by author Han Kang are temporarily sold. for customers who wish to make a reservation, please consult with the concierge desk" is displayed at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
 
Visitors read books at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors read books at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Han Kangs books are sold out at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu
Han Kang's books are sold out at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
A visitor browses books at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu
A visitor browses books at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Kyobo Bookstore is crowded with visitors in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
Kyobo Bookstore is crowded with visitors in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
 
Visitors read books at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors read books at Kyobo Bookstore in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Kyobo Bookstore is crowded with visitors in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
a bookstore is crowded with visitors in central Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
 
A congratulatory banner for Han Kangs Nobel Prize in Literature win is displayed at Yonsei University in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
A congratulatory banner for Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win is displayed at Yonsei University in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
 
A congratulatory banner for Han Kangs Nobel Prize in Literature win is displayed at Yonsei University in Seoul on Oct 12 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo
A congratulatory banner for Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win is displayed at Yonsei University in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
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