Han Kang is a South Korean author who has won numerous awards for her writing. She is best known for her novel The Vegetarian, which won the Man Booker International Prize in 2016. The novel tells the story of a woman who decides to become a vegetarian, and the consequences of her decision on her family and society. Kang has written several other novels, including Human Acts, which won the 2016 International Dublin Literary Award, and The White Book, which won the 2018 Man Booker International Prize. She has also written several short story collections, including The Fruit of My Woman and The Old Garden. Kang's writing is often described as lyrical and poetic, and her works explore themes of identity, family, and the human condition. Her writing has been praised for its insight into the complexities of the human experience, and her ability to capture the nuances of emotion. Kang has been praised for her ability to explore difficult topics in her writing, such as violence, oppression, and the effects of war. Her works have been translated into numerous languages, and she has been awarded several prestigious literary awards.