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Lee Seung-hyung Wins 31st Hankyoreh Literary Award for Novel 'Argos'

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Novelist Lee Seung-hyung received the 31st Hankyoreh Literary Award for his work 'Argos'.
  • Lee, who also researches educational philosophy, stated that writing novels helps alleviate stress from academic research.
  • The award ceremony was attended by prominent literary figures and representatives from Hankyoreh.

Lee Seung-hyung, a 41-year-old researcher of educational philosophy, has been awarded the 31st Hankyoreh Literary Award for his novel "Argos."

The award ceremony took place on the afternoon of the 27th at the Cheongam Hall of the Hankyoreh headquarters in Seoul. Major attendees included writers Kim Hee-jae, Eun Hee-kyung, and Byun Hye-young, as well as critics Yang Yun-ui and Oh Hye-jin.

Research comes with performance stress, and this is the first time I've found that writing novels relieves that stress.

— Lee Seung-hyungAcceptance speech at the award ceremony.

Lee expressed his gratitude, noting the significant history of the Hankyoreh Literary Award and the esteemed individuals who have received it previously. He shared that while his academic research in educational philosophy can be stressful, he discovered that writing novels provides a significant release from that pressure.

The event celebrated Lee's achievement, highlighting the intersection of academic pursuits and creative writing. The presence of established literary figures underscored the award's prestige within the South Korean literary community.

I am well aware of who has received the Hankyoreh Literary Award.

— Lee Seung-hyungAcceptance speech at the award ceremony, acknowledging the award's prestige.
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