Bao Ninh wins Korean literary award.

The author of "The Sorrow of War" has been awarded the Sim Hun Literary Prize. He is expected to travel to South Korea in early September to receive the award.

The award is named after the Korean writer and revolutionary Sim Hun (1901–1936). The Sim Hun Memorial House, in collaboration with the Asia Culture Network, Asia Publishing House, and the city of Dangjin, established this award to commemorate his spirit and literary career.

Writer Bao Ninh.

The awards have three main categories: Grand Prize (for Asian writers who have made significant contributions to Asian literature and introduced Asian literature to the world), Literary Prize (for Korean writers), and Literature Prize for Young Adults and Children (for Korean writers).

The recipient of the grand prize must meet three criteria: a proven track record in literature, a commitment to helping the underprivileged in society, and a concern for shared societal values.

According to Ms. Hong Oanh (Korean Cultural Center, Hanoi), on August 25th, the official announcement regarding Bao Ninh's award will be posted on the award's official website by the organizing committee.

The novel "The Sorrow of War".

Writer Bao Ninh is a prominent figure in Vietnamese literature. His novel, *The Sorrow of War*, won the Vietnam Writers Association Award in 1991. The work has been translated and published in 18 countries worldwide. *The Sorrow of War* is also considered the most brilliant achievement of Vietnamese literature during the Doi Moi (Renovation) period.

According to Zing.vn