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Second half of 2020 looks promising for Korean publishing industry

Second half of 2020 looks promising for Korean publishing industry Focus on Britain and America 2020.09.07 Jeong You-Jeong’s Seven Years of Darkness (EunHaengNaMu) was translated and published in the United Kingdom and the United States in May and June respectively. It had only been 2 years since her previous work The Good Son (EunHaengNaMu) was published in both regions in 2018. This new title is already receiving the spotlight from major media outlets. For example, Crimereads, Bustle, and AARP.org chose this book as the “Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2020,” while the Los Angeles Times commented, “You-Jeong Jeong is a certified international phenomenon … Genuinely surprising and ultimately satisfying … Seven Years of Darkness [bolsters] the case for Jeong as one among the best at writing psychological suspense.” Korean covers of Seven Years of Darkness, The Good Son ...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

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Kidari Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Kidari Publishing Co. Ever Captivating Picture Books that Fascinate Readers 2021.09.06 The best thing about picture books is that they can be appreciated by any age group, from kids to adults. Furthermore, they can be interpreted differently, not to mention give different impressions depending on the age of the readers, gender, and background. Kidari Publishing produces a variety of fun picture books that give pleasure across the generations from 0- to 80-year-olds through its brands “Kidari,” “MoraeR,” and “A Very Good Day.” Following is an interview with Kim Sang-Il, president of Kidari Publishing Co.. This publisher has been growing up with its readers since 2004 as a midsized publisher of picture books that presents fun books to children and gives adults a break and adds comfort to their demanding lives. Please introduce Kidari Publishing Co. Kidari Publishing Co. was founded in 2004. We published about 10 titles a ...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hubble

Korean Publishers Hubble The Happy Imagination of Tomorrow 2021.08.02 We are living in an era where Sci-Fi has become mainstream. The genre grew exponentially in Korea compared to 5 years ago, and the readership has become younger. Hubble, the Sci-Fi brand of publisher East Asia Books, stands as a leading publisher in Sci-Fi literature in Korea, hosting and organizing the Korean Science Literature Award. Following is an interview with publisher Hubble, which creates Korean-style Sci-Fi books that add stories of the marginalized such as the socially weak and minorities, to traditional Sci-Fi and interprets them from various perspectives. Logo of publisher Hubble Please introduce yourself to overseas publishers. Hi, I’m Kim Hak-Je, the lead editor at Hubble. We borrowed the name “Hubble” from the Hubble Space Telescope. Just like how the telescope observes “stars’ past” 100 million light-years away, publisher Hubble aims to ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award

Korean Authors Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award Korean picture books spread their wings around the world 2021.08.02 There was good news in the publishing industry in June ? four Korean picture books won the “Bologna Ragazzi Award,” which is the most authoritative award for children’s books in the world. It was not only this year that Korean picture books received attention abroad, but now they have become more prominent, and stronger on the global stage with their literary value recognized. Korean picture books have thawed the hearts of global citizens strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following is an introduction of the four authors and their works who won the Bologna Ragazzi Award, the “Nobel Prize for Children’s Books.” * K-Book Trends Vol. 35 ? Juries’ review of the winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award Comics-Early Reader: IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO, Yi Gee Eun, SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD. ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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1st Week, December 2020

1st Week, December 2020 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.01.04 With another freezing cold winter settling in, the new year of 2021 has come. While various Korean books are found on the integrated list of bestsellers announced by four major online bookstores in Korea for the first week of December 2020, the top ranks were dominated by foreign books. For example, First Person Singular, the come-back novel of Haruki Murakami after 6 years, who is a Japanese writer but has a Korean fan base as well, topped the list, followed by The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good? by Michael J. Sandel who has become a huge sensation in Korea. These are real examples of Korean readers’ enthusiasm towards new works of popular overseas writers.Recently in Korea, books related to stocks and investment are at the center of attention, reflecting the uncertain economic market due to the pandemic while in line with the end-of-the-year seas...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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#Traditional Culture(Picture Books)

#Traditional Culture(Picture Books) KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2020.12.07 Setting the Table 1. Publication Details Title | Setting the TableAuthor | Joo YounghaPublisher | BORIM PRESSPublication Date | 2013-05-15ISBN | 9788943309107No. of pages | 60Dimensions | 285 * 225 2. Copyright Contact Name | Park SunjooEmail | sunjoo@borimpress.comPhone | +82-10-9214-4801 3. Book Intro Korean food is usually called as "hansik." We talk about the uniqueness and excellence of "hansik" by mentioning the efficacy or nutritional balance of some foods, such as kimchi and "jang" (Korean pastes). However, the uniqueness of our food culture should be seen in more broader perspective, for example, how to look for foods in the environment of the Korean Peninsula over many years, how to prepare meals, how to serve, how to eat, etc. That is...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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Why K-Books are drawing attention from across the world

Why K-Books are drawing attention from across the world 2020.06.01 Amidst the time when countries are closing gates due to the spread of COVID-19, Korean literature is taking a step closer to overseas readers while drawing attention from the US, Britain, Germany, and Japan. The global interest in Hallyu (Korean Wave) and the Korean culture that once again swept the world with the movie “Parasite” from director Bong Joon-Ho early this year is said to have spread to literature with the outbreak of the pandemic.Corresponding to the phenomenon, diverse genres of Korean literature, including poems, novels, and children’s stories, are winning globally prominent awards, showcasing the potential of Korean literature once again. Poem collection A Drink of Red Mirror (Munji Books) by Kim Hye-Soon which was recently published was nominated for the best-translated book in the US, while the novel A Murderer's Mnemonics (Munhakdongne) by Kim Young-Ha was chosen as the best ...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

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The Tiger: The Origin of Korea’s Symbolic Story

Image of K-Book The Tiger: The Origin of Korea’s Symbolic Story 2025.05.07 Tigers (called ‘호랑이(horangi)’ in Korean) symbolize Koreans’ strong spirit In the “What animal best represents Korea?” poll, the tiger received an overwhelming 83.1% of the vote. Tigers have long been deeply rooted in Korean history and culture, with Koreans referring to them as Sangun (山君; the king of the mountain), symbolizing the majesty and authority of nature. The Legend of Dangun is a classic example of the symbolism of the tiger. The legend explains the origins of the founding of Korea, where Dangun, the son of Hwanung, the god of the sky, founded Gojoseon. When Hwanung descends to rule the human world, a bear and a tiger begin training to become human by eating mugwort and garlic in a cave. However, the tiger leaves halfway through, and the bear, who persev...

VOL.82 / 2025.05

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1st Week, September

1st Week, September Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.10.05 September. Breezy Autumn has arrived in Korea. Welcoming the season of reading, new books from various fields have joined the bestsellers.First of all, A Country You’ve Never Experienced Before with rather a dramatic sub-title “How Democracy Dooms,” is a collection of dialogues on politics and society by one moderator and two experts. Meanwhile, another bestseller What is Studying by professor Kim Young-Min at Seoul National University who wrote A Reminder the Humans Are Mortal talks about how and what to know to become a matured citizen. Meanwhile, books about tips and guides to lead children to study in the right direction are also popular. For example, Mastery Learning Bible written by Lim Jakga of “Life Mentor Lim Jakga,” which is a famous YouTube channel with 110K subscribers, shares how to easily help your child to voluntarily master learning.Also,...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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#K-Book Copyright Fair Online

#K-Book Copyright Fair Online KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2020.10.05 One Day 1. Publication Details Title | One DayAuthor | Sung Young-ranPublisher | KINDERLANDPublication Date | 2015-09-14ISBN | 9788956186856No. of pages | 44Dimensions | 220 * 230 2. Copyright Contact Name | Shin HaeminEmail | haemin@kinderland.co.krPhone | +82-10-2547-4738 3. Book Intro Things you can see again once you are alone. The world begins with seeing things. This means you will get to know a new world when you start to see things you couldn't before. The writer remembers the experiences of One Day as "special." A child suddenly hears a voice calling to her and gets to meet people who have disappeared again. A new world has opened up for the child. How was this possible? Perhaps the unfamiliar feeling, "I'm really bored," ...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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