Updated : 2024-10-16 16:33

Han Kang's books have sold over 1 million copies at an unprecedented rate following her Nobel Prize in Literature win, according to major bookstores Wednesday, marking a new milestone in Korean publishing history.

As of 9 a.m., her novels have reached 1.03 million copies in sales across major online and offline retailers, including Kyobo, Yes24 and Aladin, since she won the award. E-book sales are estimated to have surpassed 70,000 copies.

Her works "Human Acts," "The Vegetarian" and "We Do Not Part" are among the top-selling titles.

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