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Lee Seung-hyung wins 31st Hankyoreh Literary Award for novel 'Argos'

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Lee Seung-hyung has won the 31st Hankyoreh Literary Award for his novel 'Argos'.
  • Lee, an education philosophy researcher, stated that writing novels helps him relieve the stress associated with his research.
  • The award ceremony was attended by prominent literary figures and representatives from Hankyoreh.

Lee Seung-hyung, an education philosophy researcher, has been awarded the 31st Hankyoreh Literary Award for his novel 'Argos'. The award ceremony took place on August 27 at the Hankyoreh Newspaper's Cheongam Hall in Seoul.

During his acceptance speech, the 41-year-old author shared that writing fiction provides an outlet for the pressures of his academic work. "Research comes with performance stress, and I first discovered that this stress is relieved when I write novels," Lee said. He also acknowledged the esteemed past recipients of the Hankyoreh Literary Award, expressing his awareness of its significance.

Research comes with performance stress, and I first discovered that this stress is relieved when I write novels.

— Lee Seung-hyungExpressing how writing fiction serves as a stress reliever alongside his academic research.

The ceremony brought together notable figures from the literary world, including authors Kim Hee-jae, Eun Hee-kyung, Pyun Hye-young, Kim Hong, Jung Yong-jun, and Ha Seung-min, as well as critics Yang Yoon-eui and Oh Hye-jin. Representing Hankyoreh were CEO Park Chan-soo and Hankyoreh En CEO Yoo Kang-moon.

Lee's novel 'Argos' was recognized for its literary merit, marking a significant achievement in his writing career. The award celebrates emerging and established literary talents within South Korea.

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

— Lee Seung-hyungAcknowledging the prestige and history of the award.
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