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South Korea's Publishing Industry in H1 2019 and Forecasts for H2

South Korea's Publishing Industry in H1 2019 and Forecasts for H2 Local publishing industry issues seen through bestseller and reader data analyses 2019.08.05 What kind of changes took place in the first half of 2019 for South Korea's publishing industry? First of all, typical for the first six months of every year, there were many books that looked back on the previous year and set new goals for the current year. Books that carried serious ruminations about life were snapped up by readers. And for the first time in a long time, liberal arts books -mostly philosophical books, did better than books in other categories. Befitting the age of new media, various programs introducing books could be seen on television, YouTube and podcasts. Also, due to a controversy over the Korean language section of South Korea's national college entrance exam last year, educational books on the Korean language saw a surge in interest. This year will mark the 100th anniversary of the March 1 ...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

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South Korea's Book Exports

South Korea's Book Exports World's End Girlfriend, The Salmon Who Dared to Leap Higher Exported Abroad 2017.12.01 Two publications of two South Korean authors beloved by readers here have recently seen good news. South Korean novelist Yeon-su Kim and poet Do-hyun Ahn have succeeded in exporting their books to Taiwan and Indonesia. Kim's book World's End Girlfriend was sold into Taiwan while Ahn's The Salmon Who Dared to Leap Higher was sold into Indonesia. Both were bestsellers in South Korea, making the news even more special. Yeon-su Kim's World's End Girlfriend Heads to Taiwan Cover art for Yeon-su Kim's World's End Girlfriendⓒ Munhakdongne Kim is a renowned author in South Korea who has received several literary awards like the Yi Sang Literary Award and the Dong-in Literary Award. World's End Girlfriend is a collection of short stories and it will be the first time for the writer to be publishe...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2017.10.10 Firefly Goes Poo Poo Poo 1. Publication Details Imprint | A Thousand Hopes Title | Firefly Goes Poo Poo Poo Author | Yoon, Yeo-Rim Illustrator | Cho, Won-Hee Format | 192*230 Binding | Hardcover Pages | 64pages ISBN | 979-11-87287-13-1 2. Contact Name | Kim Ji-yeon Phone | +82-31-955-5242 Email | jiyeony12@hanmail.net URL | http://blog.naver.com/athousandhope 3. About the Author / Illustrator Author: Yoon, Yeo-Rim Yoon once met a cheerful old lady called Bicky in San Diego. Bicky explained to Yoon that there are words in English that are made by combining two different words to create new meanings. It occurred to Yoon that Korean has such compound words as well, and she thought “Shall I search for some fun Korean compound words?” While searchin...

VOL.5 / 2017.10

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VOL.4 / 2017.09

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Hongdae, a neighborhood with a free and unique culture

Hongdae, a neighborhood with a free and unique culture 2019.08.05 When one hears the word 'Hongdae', they immediately think of the area's image, rather than the physical location. Hongdae is hard to put into just one word thanks to its unique and diverse culture. It's a location where new culture is made by people who turn away from the mundane and routine. This is why Hongdae is a good location to try out something new that hasn't existed previously.Hongdae is one of Seoul's key spots for young people. Hongdae's vibe and culture attract young people who are always looking for something new, and those young people, in turn, create Hongdae's image. There are bookstores in this unique area as well, tucked next to other unique shops, and this book trip is all about the bookstores in Hongdae, one of the top locations for tourists in Seoul. Gyeonguiseon Book Alley The word 'Hongdae' was first used to refer to the immediate area in front of Hongik U...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

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Moonji Publishing Belongs to the Literary Community

Moonji Publishing Belongs to the Literary Community 2019.11.04 Moonji Publishing Co., Ltd is the publisher that owns the entire novel collection by Man Booker International Prize winner Han Kang. It is also the publisher of poetry collections by Kim Hye-soon, who received the Griffin Poetry Prize in Canada earlier this year. Even with just these two statements, it is easy to define Moonji Publishing as South Korea's top publisher of literature. The following looks at the treasure trove of Korean literature Moonji Publishing has and what values the publisher prioritizes when it releases books. Moonji Publishing Co., Ltd Please tell our readers what kind of publisher Moonji Publishing is. Moonji Publishing is a South Korean publisher that specializes in literature and liberal arts books that was founded in 1975. For the past 45 years, we have published around 3,000 books, and most of these have been Korean poetry, novels,...

VOL.17 / 2019.11

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The Story of Dolphin

The Story of Dolphin 2019.08.05 Hello? My name is Che Che. I'm an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin who just turned 15 this year. My mother has told me I am now a 'responsible' age but that's still too complicated for me. My grandfather said to me, while I was in the midst of thoughts. "Che Che, you must become a complete dolphin. A complete dolphin is a dolphin who is like the water swaying with the wind." "Always lend an ear to your own prophecy. The road you must take lies inside within you." So I thought, "I want to go far too." The Story of Dolphin is a magical dolphin story by poet Ahn Do-hyun who writes fairy tales for grown-ups. Will Che Che be able to find his own prophecy like his grandfather said? If you're curious to learn about Che Che's adventureand the message that one dolphin...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2019.08.05 From Poetry 1. Publication Details Imprint | SANZINITitle | From PoetryAuthor | Choi YeongcheolGenre | LiteratureFormat | 140×205Binding | PaperbackPages | 224pagesISBN | 9788965455974 2. Contact Name | Kang SugeulPhone | +82-051-504-7070Email | sanzini@sanzinibook.comURL | https://sanzinibook.tistory.com/ 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Poetry; poet; writing; poetry theory; essayTarget Readership | Adult 4. About the Author Kang made his literary debut in 1986 at the Hankook Ilbo Daily Spring Literary Competition. His published poetry anthologies include It’s drying up. It’s scattering, Rolled up, I sent a Gumjeongsan, Poke at, Whistle, Shadow Lake, and Sunbathing Furniture.Kang has also published a handwritten poetry anthology titled Th...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

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Where Korean readers meet books(2)

Where Korean readers meet books(2) Starfield Library - A Library Breaking Walls, Entering the Everyday 2017.10.10 The Gangnam area is one of the busiest places in Seoul. The COEX Mall is a location with unique eateries and various shops that lead latest trends. As a comprehensive shopping mall, many Korean couples and families can be found enjoying its services. Amid this hustle and bustle, a library was created. This library was not pushed to a vague corner but rather placed in the middle of the shopping complex, making it even more special. This is the Starfield Library. A Library in a Shopping Mall The Starfield Library inside COEX Mall ⓒ http://www.shinsegaeproperty.com It is not easy to imagine a library snuggled next to shops inside a shopping mall. First of all, the exterior of the Starfield Library fits well with the surrounding stores and does not stick out like a sore thumb. To those wondering what role it plays, they will...

VOL.5 / 2017.10

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The Online and Digital Marketing of South Korea's Publishing Industry

The Online and Digital Marketing of South Korea's Publishing Industry Current status of online, digital marketing and actual cases 2017.8.18 Previously, marketing related to publishing was all done in-store. The most effective way to manage this was to place materials where people would most go and where their eyes would focus most inside a store. However like all other industries in this day and age, offline channels are losing their effectiveness and book reviews, which were one of the most effective ways to market books in the past, are also losing their influence in line with printed materials. As B2B, B2C out-bound marketing tactics no longer work as they used to, everyone is now thinking about what to do about content marketing. The publishing industry is no exception.The core of content marketing is to create materials that are interesting or of value to potential customers and have the customers seek them out first. The first step to this would be understanding th...

VOL.3 / 2017.08

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