Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-tzu held a media seminar in Seoul, hoping to introduce Taiwan through literature and discuss the appeal of "Taiwanese sensibility" to Koreans as an entry point to understanding Taiwan's diversity.
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-tzu, winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize for '1938 Taiwan Travelogue,' emphasized Taiwan's identity and subjectivity at a press conference in Seoul. The novel explores Taiwanese identity through food culture during Japanese colonial rule, contrasting it with the subsequent martial law era.
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-tzu stated in a Seoul media talk that the 2014 Sunflower Movement significantly influenced her literary themes, driving her to emphasize the distinctions between Taiwan and China. She aims to produce two novels by 2029.
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-tzu, winner of the International Booker Prize for "The Book of Formosa," revealed receiving positive encouragement from former President Tsai Ing-wen before her trip to the UK. Yang emphasized the precarious situation of Taiwan and her desire to promote its recognition globally through literature.
