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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Korean Authors Writer Kwon Jung-Min “Picturing” an Ordinary Scene with a Fresh Perspective 2024.01.02 Unlike novels, which use words to create a picture in the reader’s mind, picture books allow the reader to imagine the story using only “pictures.” If you are a reader who needs a break from reading and watching in the midst of flashy digital visual media, a picture book can be a shelter. Kwon Jung-Min finds new aspects in familiar scenes in everyday life and captures the hidden aspects of human beings in a fresh way through the art of drawing. Following is an interview with Kwon, who practices looking into herself through picture books. It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers? Hi, I’m Kwon Jung-Min, a picture book writer. Picture books speak a different language and follow a different logic than norm...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.01.03 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Region...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Seung Joo-Yeoun

Korean Translator Seung Joo-Yeoun 2021.12.06 Profile ? E-Mail: krasibaya@daum.net ? Profile registered on the Russian Book Union ? Seung Joo-Yeoun, author on Brunch ? Link to Seung Joo-Yeoun's profile on Naver Seung Joo-Yeoun graduated from Jinmyung Girls' High School in 1999 and graduated from Anyang University's Department of Russian Language in 1999. In 2004, she received a master's degree in Russian language linguistics from Saint Petersburg State University, Russia. Then, from 2005 to the present, she has been teaching Russian at Pushkin House, a specialized center for Russian, filming online lectures such as "The Road to Russia 1, 2," "Basic Questions for TORFL (Pushkin House)," and "First Step to Reading Russian (Siwon School)." She has also published an Official Commentary for TORFL level 2 and Seung's...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Many Different Genres of Korean Novels Are Now Selling Abroad

Export Case Many Different Genres of Korean Novels Are Now Selling Abroad 2021.10.05 Most foreign publishers are very interested in Korean thrillers since the publication of The Plotters (Munhakdongne) by Un-Su Kim, The Good Son (EunHaeng NaMu) by You-Jeong Jeong, and The Only Child (Elixir) by Mi-Ae Seo. LEMON (Changbi) by Kwon Yeo-sun will be published this October by Other Press, US, Head of Zeus UK (and has been sold in several other foreign countries) and is garnering astounding reviews. The Old Woman with the Knife (Wisdomhouse) by Gu Byeong-Mo, retitled from Bruised Fruit, will be published next fall by Hanover Square Press. US, Canongate, UK, Mondadori, Italy, Ullstein, Germany, and many other sales are occurring now. The upcoming publications and pre-pub buzz is getting foreign publishers super excited and desiring more thrillers to acquire for their lists. ...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Munhakdongne

Korean Publishers Munhakdongne A Publisher that Makes Books for a Better World 2023.10.04 People say that “10 years changes rivers and mountains.” In other words, 10 years is a long enough time for even rivers and mountains to change. There is a publishing company that has been constantly changing for 30 years, a period during which the river and mountains could have changed three times, and has established itself as one of Korea’s leading publishers. Munhakdongne, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, does not simply stop at publishing quality books, but continues to expand infinitely into the world of books by organizing book reading challenges to read good books with readers, creating platforms to promote quality books more widely, and making spaces to read good books in comfort. However, Munhakdongne’s pride and love for books remain the same as in the beginning. Munhakdongne, which started as a literary publisher and now ...

VOL.63 / 2023.10

[INFORMATION / INFO]

KPIPA joined the 2021 Guadalajara International Book Fair

Info KPIPA joined the 2021 Guadalajara International Book Fair Korean Fantasy (Literatura Fant?stica Coreana) 2021.12.06 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) participated in the Guadalajara International Book Fair held from November 27 (Friday) to December 5 (Sunday) this year and introduced Korea’s killer content publications. A variety of books were displayed, ranging from education to graphic novels, picture books, and fiction for children and young adults under the theme of “Korean Fantasy (Literatura fant?stica coreana).”Books that had been exported to Spanish-speaking countries and sample manuscripts translated into Spanish were also available at HH27 of Guadalajara Expo, Mexico. We will continue to make every endeavor to Globalize K-Book, participate in international book fairs, and increase copyright sales and exch...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.12.06 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA Agency ...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Yoon Sunme

Korean Translator Yoon Sunme 2021.11.01 Profile Born in Seoul, Yoon Sunme settled in Argentina at the age of five and stayed there for 20 years. She finished her elementary, middle, and high school studies and graduated from a college in Argentina. She later finished her Ph.D. in Spain. She's been in Korea for the last 24 years. Currently, she is working as a Spanish professor at the Translation Academy of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) and as a freelance writer and anchor at KBS World Radio Spanish Service. For more than 20 years, she has dedicated herself to translating social and cultural books as well as literary works. She was awarded the 17th LTI Korea Award for Aspiring Translators in 2019 with her translation of Human Acts (Changbi), written by Han Kang. ? E-Mail: yuniwan@hanmail.net Latest Translated Books ? Han Kang, The Vegetarian (Bajo La Lun...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

[INFORMATION / INFO]

KPIPA Joins the 2021 China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF)

Info KPIPA Joins the 2021 China ShanghaiInternational Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) Young Citizens Growing with Books 2021.11.01 Young Citizens Growing with Books - KPIPA Joins the 2021 China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) During the 2021 China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) held from 20 to 22 March 2022, The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) will be showcasing Korea’s “killer content.”Various books ranging from picture books, children’s books, educational books, and fiction for children and young adults matching the fair's theme will be presented at the fair this year.You will also be able to look at the Chinese portfolios made by Korean publishers and books recommended by the Korean Board on Books for Young People (KBBY) in the Copyright Zone 2B08. KPIPA will continue to make every end...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.11.01 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA Agency ...

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