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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ③ Philosophical and Religious Publications

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ③ Philosophical and Religious Publications 2020.04.06 Religion was the origin of publishing in both the East and the West. The common ground of 42-line Gutenberg Bible (1455) which is regarded as the beginning of modern publication and Jikji: Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests’ Zen Teachings (1377), the world’s first Buddhist scripture made with movable metal types which predate the Bible, is that they are both religious books. It is possible to say that philosophical and religious publications are from the same source in that they both talk about the ongoing struggles of humanity ? what is a human being and how should one live.According to the statistics of the Korean Publishers Association, the number of titles published in Korea was 2,291 for philosophical books, while it was 2,958 for religious books in 2019. In terms of philosophical books, an average of 1,000 copies (1,232 copies ...

VOL.21 / 2020.04

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Korea Foundation (KF) Publication Support Program

Korea Foundation (KF) Publication Support Program 2020.04.06 Publish your Korea-related books in non-Korean languages with support from the Korea Foundation!Publication Support Program of Korea Foundation (KF) that communicates with the world together with citizens #1 Supports Korea-related books in non-Korean languages #2 Promote knowledge about Korea to global citizens#3 Provides an opportunity to indirectly experience Korea through books Application? Domestic and overseas publishers (Individual writers and translators are not eligible to apply) ? Maximum of 2 publications? Apply and submit all required documents via the KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr) Program Support? Newly written works (Max. USD 10,000) - for previously non-published works? Translation works (Max. USD 20,000) - for already pub...

VOL.21 / 2020.04

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ② History Publication

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ② History Publication 2020.03.02 The publication industry is “a mirror called record” that reflects the society. The publication of history-related books that are the archive of time and space connecting the past and the present is a clear indicator that shows Korean society’s interest in history. By looking at the published titles, best seller trends, and newly emerging trends, you can see where the current publishing market is and where the intellectual desire of readers is heading to.Historically, Korea has undergone long turbulent generations due to its geopolitical location in East Asia and invasions by surrounding powers. Until World War II in which liberalization was the greatest task, ethnic identity was very strong, and during the Cold War, a historical awareness that the two Koreas should overcome division and pursue reunification settled down.According to the statistics of the Korean Publi...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

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#Tree

#K-Book #Tree KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.05.07 Urban Tree Friends 1. Publication Details Title | Urban Tree FriendsAuthor | Ko Gyu Hong, Choi KyungsikPublisher | DASANPH PUBLISHERS HOUSEPublication Date | 2019-04-25ISBN | 9788979381092No. of pages | 32Dimensions | 228 * 287 2. Book Intro This book tells the story of the trees, flowers, and grass that live around an apartment complex in an urban city. The trees that appear in the book are ones that can be found anywhere in Korea. Turning your eyes and getting to know the trees around you is about communicating with nature. Just by watching the trees around us for four seasons, we can be awakened to the preciousness of life and nature. Additionally, the illustrations of the trees around us by Choe Gyeongsik, done with pencil and watercolors, lets us ...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.05.07 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-21...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ① Literature publication

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ① Literature publication 2020.02.03 Interesting stories from the past will always attract people’s minds; literature was the beginning and the flower of publication in every country. The poems, novels, essays, and plays written in Korean by Korean authors that sublimate their identity, emotions, and critical minds are an irreplaceable pillar of Korean culture. In particular, while undergoing turbulent modern history including the Japanese colonization, the Korean War, military dictatorship, industrialization, democratization, globalization, and informatization, Koreans would reflect the wounds in gemlike poems, novels, and essays, and share them in the form of a book. While not neglecting the pains of the time and standing against unjust authority, literature also played a role as an encourager that gave courage and hope to readers. Korean publication is also a resemblance of literature;...

VOL.19 / 2020.02

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South Korea's publishing market based on category

South Korea's publishing market based on category 2019.12.09 The biggest characteristic of South Korea's publishing industry is that the portion of books on education and learning for young children to students of all ages is very large. South Korea's college-attendance rate is roughly 70 percent, which is one of the highest among OECD countries. According to a 2016 survey by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education & Training (KRIVET), 47 percent of respondents said they went to college for a better job, 25 percent said they attended to learn more and 14 percent said they went to college because graduating from university would result in better treatment in society. South Korea has a dense population compared to the geographical territory it has and combined with Korean parents wanting to educate their children for their future stability, the situation has created a society where nearly all the people have received higher education. At the epitome of th...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

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2nd Week, March 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, March 2024 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.04.01 March in Korea is the month that signals the arrival of spring and the start of a new school year. It is also a time for blooming flowers, new friends, and fun memories. The bestseller list is also filled with exciting new titles. For example, Gangster Grandmother in Hospital, the No.2 bestseller in the 2nd week of March, is an essay by Yang Yoo-Jin, a 1M creator named “Bbangthug,” filled with heartfelt stories. Even during its presale period, the book was enthusiastically welcomed by subscribers, taking it to the top of the bestseller list. In the book, she reveals that she is suffering from an incurable disease called lupus, yet she captures her daily life in a playful and lighthearted way, drawing expectations from readers.The No.8 book, From Good Sentence Structure to Punctuation!, is written by Lee Soo-Yeon, a teacher at the “Ko...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

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#Sky

#K-Book #Sky KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.04.01 You Too Are a Wheel Lily 1. Publication Details Title | You Too Are a Wheel LilyAuthor | Lee Geum YiPublisher | BamteePublication Date | 2021-08-05ISBN | 9791191826005No. of pages | 228Dimensions | 148 * 210 2. Book Intro Since its publication in 1999, You Too Are a Wheel Lily is a classic masterpiece of children’s fairy tales that has sold 700,000 copies, touching the hearts of many children. The value of the story of You Too Are a Wheel Lily is still being recognized. This shows that children’s concerns are not different from those of that time.However, the author thought that for new readers to read in the 21st century, the content should be thoroughly reviewed and revised to fit the sense of the times. With the author’s meticulous efforts, this b...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

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Projects Supported by the KPIPA in the First Half of 2024

Info Projects Supported by the KPIPA in the First Half of 2024 2024.04.01 “Expanding the opportunity for copyright trades of Korean publishing content.” Projects Supported by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) in the First Half of 2024. KPIPA has been providing various support by participating in book fairs in Korea and abroad to promote the excellence of Korean publications and further expand their reach in overseas markets. #Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF)Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) is Korea’s largest book festival! SIBF 2024 will be held to strengthen the international competitiveness of the Korean publishing industry and boost publishing networking at home and abroad!?KPIPA runs programs for participating publishing houses and supports promotional activities for SIBF ...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

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