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Han Kang, a 53-year-old South Korean author, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”. This historic achievement marks the first time a South Korean author has received this prestigious accolade, and only the 18th woman out of 117 laureates since 1901. Han’s literary journey began with poetry before transitioning to prose, with her novel “The Vegetarian” gaining international recognition after winning the Man Booker International Prize in 2016. Her works often explore themes of human vulnerability, historical trauma, and the complex relationships between body and spirit.

The Swedish Academy praised Han’s unique style and innovative approach to contemporary prose. Her win has been celebrated across South Korea, with President Yoon Suk Yeol describing it as “a great achievement in the history of Korean literature”. 

Here are one poem by Hang Kang to give readers a sense of her work.

Pitch-Black House of Light

That day in Ui-dong
sleet fell
and my body, companion to my soul
shivered with each falling tear.

Get on your way.

Are you hesitating?
What are you dreaming, hovering like that?

Two-storey houses lit like flowers,
beneath them I learned agony
and towards a land of joy as yet untouched
foolishly reached out a hand.

Get on your way.

What are you dreaming? Keep walking.

Towards memories forming on a streetlamp, I walked.
There I looked up and inside the lightshade
was a pitch-black house. Pitch-black
house of light

The sky was dark and in that darkness
resident birds
flew up casting off the weight of their bodies.
How many times would I have to die to fly like that?
Nobody could hold my hand.

What dream is so lovely?
What memory
shines so brightly?

Sleet, like the tips of mother’s fingers,
raking through my dishevelled eyebrows
striking frozen cheeks and again
stroking that same spot,

Hurry up and get on your way.

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The fashion world is full of young models who are eager to make their mark on the runway and the pages of couture magazines. As they mature and gain experience in the industry, many of these women use their knowledge and talents to pivot to other ventures. Successful models including Miranda Kerr, Jessica Michibata, Lily Cole, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Karlie Kloss have seamlessly leveraged their fame and their platforms to transition into entrepreneurship, acting, and nonprofit activities. Their foray into activism and business illustrates the full range of their talents, allowing them to spread their influence far beyond the world of fashion.

Miranda Kerr is one of the most successful models to come out of Australia. After appearing in ads forwell-known brands such as Maybelline, Victoria’s Secret, and Clinique, Kerr launched her own skincare company, KORA Organics. KORA has achieved international recognition for its emphasis on natural ingredients, including crystals and aromatherapy, which help it to deliver consistent and immediate results. In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Kerr is also a writer. Her book, Treasure Yourself, is a self-help book written for teenage girls.

Jessica Michibata began her modeling career in Japan, and quickly became an international success. She has been the face of Nike and Tag Heuer, and had roles in several films. Michibata stepped away from her modeling career to pursue her dream of writing. She is the author of several Japanese books, including I Love Being Me – a story of how a young girl responds to racism. After being in high demand for so many years, Jessica has found that she loves being out of the spotlight. Her quieter life allows her to pursue her passions, including beekeeping, Reiki, and permaculture.  

Hailing from Britain, Lily Cole made her mark on the runways of Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and Louis Vuitton, and in the advertising campaigns including Hermes, Tiffany & Co., and Marks and Spencer. After pivoting into an acting career, Cole pursued her passion for environmentalism by writing Who Cares Wins, a book which explores solutions for improving the health of the planet. She is the founder of Impossible.com, an incubator for artists, engineers, and designers, who work together to address social issues.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, also from England, has appeared on the covers of British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and GQ UK. After leaving modeling, she became the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Rose Inc, which manufactures sustainable makeup, skin, and hair products. Rose Inc partners with Amyris, a biotech company that boasts clean chemistry in producing superior color and skincare goods.

American Karlie Kloss has graced the advertisements of Bergdorf Goodman, Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Versace. But Kloss is not merely another pretty face, she is also an accomplished computer programmer. In 2015, she founded Kode with Klossy, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls to study coding and pursue careers in technology. In addition to her computer capabilities, Kloss became the host of Project Runway in 2019.

These are just some of the examples of creative and talented women who have launched new careers after leaving the runways. Their ambition and their desire to improve the world around them has led them to seek opportunities in the business and nonprofit sectors. The glamorous and fast paced world of modeling does not have to be a goal in and of itself, rather it can be a stepping stone to diverse opportunities in the world of entrepreneurship and beyond.

In light of actress Kirstie Alley’s recent death from colon cancer, the topic of screenings and cancer prevention has come to the light again. Approximately 1 in 25 women in the United States will be diagnosed with colon cancer during their lifetimes, and screenings truly can save lives.

What should you do? The American Cancer Society has recommendations that all adults 45 and over get regular colon cancer screenings. These can be either stool analyses or colonoscopies, based on what your doctor recommends in your individual situation.

Of course, should you have any symptoms, you should immediately get things checked out with a doctor. Symptoms can include changes in bowel movements, rectal bleeding, dark stools, unexpected weight loss or extra fatigue. The symptoms often only appear after the cancer has already spread, so the preemptive screenings are incredibly important.

In addition, if you have a family history of colon cancer, you should start screenings 10 years before your youngest relative with cancer was diagnosed.

There are a lot of compromises that come with being married, or living with a loved one. One of those compromises shouldn’t be sleep. It’s vitally important that you get a great night sleep to be able to function throughout the day and to maintain your health. But what are you to do if your partner snores? moves around a lot? talks in their sleep? steals the covers?

This article does a great job breaking down the many challenges to sleeping with a partner. The main solution they come up with in the end is that you may, simply, need to have separate beds (or even separate rooms). But before taking that drastic step, and after reading the article, there are some other solutions to consider.

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1. Separate bedding: No one says that you have to share a comforter just because you’re now sharing a bed. Many sleep issues for couples may actually be solved by buying more sheets and more comforters. Give yourselves the space you need in the bed to curl up, flop around, and throw off those covers without it ruining your partner’s sleep.
2. Sleep machines: If snoring or other noise issues are the problem, it might be worth turning on some music or white noise at night. These sounds can drown out the other, more distracting noises, and can allow you to focus on these new and pleasant sounds.
3. Insomnia: If it’s an issue of insomnia, try to take a warm shower before bed and drink some decaffeinated tea or some warm milk before bed. Make sure not to exercise within a few hours of going to sleep, as this raises your endorphins and makes it harder to fall asleep.

Certainly, if these and other suggestions don’t work for you, it may be time to take drastic measures. Here’s to a good night sleep for all of us!