She is obviously a popular novelist, incredibly talented and apparently, deserving of the Nobel Prize. As well, there is the fact that she is Korean; unfortunately, my interactions with non-English literary work has been minimal. The Nobel committee goes through a rigorous eight-step process which includes obtaining nominations and becoming familiarized with the nominees and their work. This is part of the function of the Nobel Prize, which is recognizing achievements and people doing great things. A contemporary writer worthy of the global stage, Kang is more than just the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
