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Uijeongbu

Uijeongbu Where the Past and Future Coexist   2020.11.02       Being a central city in northern Gyeonggi-do Province, Uijeongbu is where nature and history blend together. Indeed, transportation is convenient as the city is near the capital, Seoul. The brand slogan of Uijeongbu, “Uijeongbu, City of Happiness,” exhibits the city’s will to become a city where its citizens are happy. At the center of the city flows Jungnangcheon Stream, which meets the Han River, and Suraksan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain rise high in the East and West, respectively, which all add up to a balanced mixture of the city and nature. Meanwhile, the name Uijeongbu has a long history. The name derived from a historical incident where the top administrative body “Uijeongbu” moved its base here during the Joseon Dynasty. Being a gateway towards Seoul today, Uijeongbu has settled as a center of politics, economy, society, culture, and transportation.Greeting the season of books, let’s d...
  • VOL.28 / 2020.11
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Background and Prospect of General Revision of Copyright Law in Korea

Background and Prospect of General Revision of Copyright Law in Korea   2020.10.05       Background of the general revision of copyright law   The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently announced that the copyright law will be generally revised in 14 years to reflect the changing environment of creative works and their usage and to organize the complex legal system. In February this year, the Ministry announced the “Copyright Vision 2030,” clearly exhibiting its will to generally revise the copyright law. The research team for the general revision of the copyright law composed of experts and the Korean Copyright Commission, have been discussing directions for the revision based on the preceding research from the past. The final revision will be confirmed after collecting opinions from experts and people concerned.Korea’s copyright law enacted in 1957 was first generally revised after 30 years in 1987. If the revision in 1987 was mainly ...
  • VOL.27 / 2020.10
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Jeju Island

Jeju Island A Beautiful Mixture of Nature and Cultural Art   2020.10.05       The official name of Jeju Island, a tourist destination for both Korean and overseas travelers, is “Jeju Special Self-Governing Province,” including the surrounding small islands. Being the biggest island of Korea, Jeju Island is a globally well-known volcanic island. The Oreums (volcanic cone), which are parasite volcanoes created through volcanic activities, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Lava Tubes, and the basalt zone, are indeed eye-opening natural sites for travelers. Besides, the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007, having their value recognized. On top of these, Hallasan Mountain, the highest mountain in Korea, beautiful beaches, waterfalls, and tangerine fields, are not to be missed spots for tourists.The culture in Jeju Island is relatively exotic as it is distanced from the mainland, and the splendid view of the ocean and the mounta...
  • VOL.27 / 2020.10
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Tabi Books

Korean Publishers   Tabi Books Delicious Books that Satisfy Your Curiosity about Food with Culinary Delights   2021.10.05   Food is one of the areas that is receiving much attention in various media today. Stories of food, which is an inescapable topic for all, are fun. They are mystically charming, too, as it opens up a new world that inspires curiosity. The name of the publisher “Tabi” comes from an agricultural tool. Since food began in agriculture, it has become the publisher’s name because it makes humanitarian books on food. Starting with the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010, publisher Tabi Books has been publishing books about food covering various and broadly relevant topics, telling stories about food that we must know or enjoy. Here’s a tasty interview with publisher Tabi Books.   Logo of publisher Tabi Books   Please introduce Tabi Books to overseas publishers.   Publishing the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010...
  • VOL.39 / 2021.10
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A Tiny World of Nature Inside a Glass Jar: Terrariums

Let’s Try   A Tiny World of Nature Inside a Glass Jar: Terrariums   2025.12.01   [Event]   Let’s Try introduces various useful books published in Korea every month.Also, don’t miss gift events related to the introduced books!   Simply click on the link below to enter the event! Let’s Try!   How to Make a Good Terrarium- Written by Kim Yoon-Gu, illustrated by Apisto, published by Media SAM     Bring nature into your hands,and grow a little ecosystem inside a jar!   The word “terrarium” comes from the Latin words “terra” (earth) and “arium” (container or space), meaning “a space that holds the earth.” The terrarium is known to have originated in 19th-century London. At that time, severe air pollution caused by industrialization made it difficult to grow plants indoors, but when a fern spore was accidentally discovered thriving inside a sealed gla...
  • VOL.89 / 2025.12
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We Do Not Part by Han Kang

I Read   We Do Not Part by Han Kang The Scream of Silence: We Do Not Part   2025.12.01   This article is a review written by a Turkish reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com   Han Kang’s novel We Do Not Part (Munhakdongne Publishing) recounts the Jeju Massacre, which took place on Jeju Island in South Korea in 1948 and claimed the lives of thousands of people. This event remained buried in silence for many years. The author conveys this historical weight not through numbers and statistics, but through the intertwined stories of three women. Thus, the events are not merely information, but are etched into my mind through an emotional connection.   The Korean and English editions of We Do N...
  • VOL.89 / 2025.12
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The Story of the Animals Guarding Gyeongbokgung Palace

Image of K-Book   The Story of the Animals Guarding Gyeongbokgung Palace   2025.11.03     Gyeonghoeru Pavilion (慶會樓) in Gyeongbokgung Palace (景福宮), Korea’s most iconic royal palace     At the heart of Seoul, behind Gwanghwamun Gate, stands the palace that best represents Korea - Gyeongbokgung Palace. Built by King Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, it was the dynasty’s first royal palace and the political center of the nation. Its name, meaning “to embrace great blessings,” embodies the king’s wish for the country’s prosperity and his people’s well-being. Although it was destroyed during the Imjin War in the 16th century and later reconstructed in the late 19th century, the palace holds the scars and memories of Korea’s turbulent history.After hanbok was chosen as the most impressive Korean fashion item in the previous issue, this m...
  • VOL.88 / 2025.11
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#Hanbok

#Hanbok KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform   2021.02.08   Draw Dragon and Embroider Phoenix 1. Publication Details Title | Draw Dragon and Embroider PhoenixSubtitle | The Royal Costume of the Joseon DynastyAuthor | Lee MinjooPublisher | The Academy of Korean Studies PressPublication Date | 2013-12-30ISBN | 9788971059319No. of pages | 276Dimensions | 165 * 210   2. Copyright Contact Name | Kim WonkiEmail | kwonki@aks.ac.krPhone | +82-31-730-8774   3. Book Intro The royal costume differs from the general costume, starting from the terminology used therefor, and it has a special characteristic that the costume varies depending on the kind of ritual. Especially, the significance of costume was more prominent in the Joseon society with its rigid caste system. Depending on what costume the king wore, the costumes of the queen, the cro...
  • VOL.31 / 2021.02
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K-Food

K-Food Having fun reading, cooking, and eating!   2020.09.07     Korea’s food and culture have been continuously developing and evolving over a long history. And as Korea’s culture is now widespread across the world, its food and culture have joined the Korean Wave, captivating the global community. Besides, foreigners are enjoying the so-called “K-Food,” and Korea’s “cooking shows” or “mukbang (videos of people eating food)” have become a trending type of content that overseas audiences search for.Korea’s food-related content clearly shows what is currently trending in the Korean culture, which attracts the eyes of the overseas audience. Even though fewer people are looking up books to find out about K-Food content due to the development of video platforms like Youtube, books and recipes of Korean food, sometimes written by Korean celebrities, are published in the market. The following section introduces books on K-Food.   Korea’s food and...
  • VOL.26 / 2020.09
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Beautiful Hanbok Captured In Illustrations

Image of K-Book   Beautiful Hanbok Captured In Illustrations   2025.10.02     “Hanbok” is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a “Korean fashion item”     In the heart of Seoul, around Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung Palaces, you will often spot people walking around in hanbok. Wearing hanbok to palaces has turned into a cultural experience of its own. The vibrant colors of hanbok blend beautifully with the palace architecture, and since hanbok wearers get free admission, it has become a popular activity for locals and tourists alike. It seems that there is a special kind of harmony when tradition meets everyday life.In a recent K-Book Trends survey, hanbok was selected as the No. 1 item people associate with “Korean fashion.” With over 1,600 years of history, hanbok has taken many forms depending on the era, season, gender, social class, and...
  • VOL.87 / 2025.10
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