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Bookstores that Create Books and Culture

Bookstores that Create Books and Culture Places matured by books, for books, and with books 2021.03.08 Publishers and bookstores might be different in that publishers “make books” while bookstores “sell books,” but the common attribute of the two is that they give joy and helpful knowledge to people through books. This is the medium that connects publishers and bookstores, while it is a gift for readers. Meanwhile, the solidarity between independent publications and bookstores is notably stronger than any other. They contribute greatly to the spread of the cultural trend that respects individuals’ preferences, and unique characteristics as independent publications set the stage for their stories to be heard, and independent bookstores mature with their own unique color.As such, as the two pursue a common goal, more bookstores are carrying out publishing at the same time. Some of them publish books or magazines that embody the bookstore’s unique color. Some o...

VOL.32 / 2021.03

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Celebrity’s Essay

#Celebrity’s Essay KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.06.07 It’s Not Over Yet 1. Publication Details Title | It’s Not Over YetAuthor | Kim YeonkoungPublisher | kayun Publication Date | 2021-03-12ISBN | 9788968970870No. of pages | 280Dimensions | 140 * 210 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kang HunEmail | 2001nov@naver.comPhone | +82-2-858-2217 3. Book Intro A world-class volleyball player whose top-level skills are acknowledged by everyone, Kim Yeon-koung has created a sensation in the Korean volleyball world with her overwhelming performance in attack and defense, which is made possible by her outstanding physical attributes. Kim has captivated people with her witty talk and girlish charm. This book talks about how Kim Yeon-koung has been able to grow into the only global star in the history ...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency list 2021.06.07 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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Bestseller Keyword - Money

Bestseller Keyword - Money In 2020, Readers Chased After the Flow of Money 2021.02.08 The Asian Financial Crisis that broke out in 1997 may have sparked the recent publishing trend of “money” and “wealth” in Korea. At this time when all the conventional wisdom of getting a good job, earning money, and pursuing a stable life without debts has broken, books such as Rich Dad Poor Dad (Minumin) that suggest a new perspective that debt can also be an asset claiming that people need to study about money, and Who Moved My Cheese? (Jinmyoung) that gives a lesson that only those that have overcome fear and adapted to changes can go through challenges, caught readers’ attention. Then, the “get rich fever” in 2002, best represented by the commercial copy - “Hope you become rich!” - of a credit card company, strongly struck the publishing market. Readers, who became anxious due to restructuring in their company, early retirement, and the burden of inflation-dr...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

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Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Where Art and Culture Become a Romantic Story 2021.02.08 Haebangchon. A village established by compatriots and people who defected from North Korea after the liberalization of Korea in 1945. A village where painful national history transcends into art and culture through the flow of time. The past and present coexist in this village, Haebangchon. In the novel The Aimless Bullet, writer Lee Beom-Sun depicts Haebangchon as a hopeless place where no dreams or hope can be found. It was an area devastated by war suffering from poverty, frustration, and despair. However, today, Haebangchon has turned into a hot place for the young generation, as a place where moments from the past remain unchanged, evoking nostalgia with a drop of a modern vibe.Many visitors find Haebangchon for various reasons; they are looking for a nice dining place, a good spot for photos, or are drawn there by the quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the ...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

JECHEOLSO Publishing House

Korean Publishers JECHEOLSO Publishing House A place where stories beneficial to our lives are born in the right season 2022.04.04 “Just right” means that there is something that is neither too much nor too little of a certain standard, condition, or degree. So, being “just right” in a way that satisfies these conditions is a difficult and knotty challenge. The name JECHEOLSO Publishing House, introduced in this interview, means “just the right season” in Korea. Like seasonal food is good for your health; this publisher hopes to deliver good stories of the “right season” to its readers. Following is an interview with Kim Tae-Hyung, head of JECHEOLSO Publishing House, a single-person publishing company that vividly shows its own color and goes beyond the limitations of its kind with the power of solidarity. Logo of JECHEOLSO Publishing House Please introduce JECHEOLSO Publishing House to people in th...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, April 2021

2nd Week, April 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.05.03 Various genres of literature have been greatly beloved by readers in Korea entering the second week of a warm April. The hottest topic among all was the Young Writer Awards Collection published by Munhakdongne. The ‘Young Writer Award’ is a representative literary award in Korea that connects Korean literature and readers, while encouraging authors who have been writing for under ten years since his/her debut. Seven writers and their works have been introduced in The 12th Young Writer Awards Collection. It has ranked high on the bestsellers’ list as readers highly anticipate the new wind young writers will bring to the publishing field.New books have joined the bestsellers as well, especially heartwarming essays. For example, One Day, Death Spoke to Life is a book written by Keam Bhum-Suk, an oncologist at Seoul National University Hospital, where he describes his feel...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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#Essay

#Essay KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.05.03 Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of Sand 1. Publication Details Title | Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of SandAuthor | Park Wan-suhPublisher | Segyesa Contents Group Corp. Ltd. Publication Date | 2020-12-07ISBN | 9788933871553No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 128* 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kang HunEmail | plan@segyesa.co.krPhone | +82-2-6332-8083 3. Book Intro This book takes a fresh look at essays written by Park Wan-suh, an invaluable legacy left by the beloved author. She was responsible for numerous books featured in many of Korea’s must-read lists, such as Who Ate Up All the Shingah?, Mother’s Stake, The Naked Tree, and Was That Mountain Really There? No one would question her standing as a master in the world of Korean literat...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021

Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021 2021.01.04 More consumers are purchasing books through their mobile phones or on the Internet in the aftermath of the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the entire world throughout the year and has brought about a drastic change in our daily life. Homes became the base camp for activities as people worked from home, and kids studied at home. Amidst the uncertain economic situation where nothing can be predicted, people began to be interested in grasping the opportunity to become rich. Such social change had a significant influence on the publishing industry. The number of online bookstore users and sales volume have jumped up by leaps and bounds. According to the settlement data announced by Kyobo Bookstore on June 8th for the first half of the year, purchases made both on mobile phones and on the online platform recorded 56.3% during the period surpassin...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency list 2021.05.03 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 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA Agency Liang Agency...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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