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Suncheon, Jeollanam-do

Suncheon, Jeollanam-do A Place Full of Peace and Literature   2020.12.07       Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, boasts a God-given natural landscape where the mountains, sea, and lakes make a beautiful mixture. With people calling the region "sogangnam (meaning the second Gangnam in Chinese, which refers to the prosperous region on the southern Yangzi river), the city, nature, and people live in peaceful harmony. The Jeolla Line and Gyeongjeon Line railroads cross to connect Youngnam and Honam regions, making Suncheon a popular tourist site for many people. Writer Kim Seung-Ok described Suncheon and Suncheonman Bay as the "utopia in Korea" in his book Mujingihaeng. Mujin, a mere virtual city when the novel was released, became the real name of the region later on. Let's take a look at the gem hidden in Suncheon, where the beautiful natural scenery makes a perfect blend with excellent cuisine and people.     Enlightened Suncheon: Book Support Project Suncheon City ...
  • VOL.29 / 2020.12
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How to Live in the Generation where You “Watch” Books

How to Live in the Generation where You “Watch” Books   2020.11.02       Today, reading paper books has become just one of the many ways of enjoying books. Even though you don’t necessarily “bite or taste” the books like that famous advertisement phrase, you are able to enjoy books through various channels. In particular, the transformation of diverse media based on books began to lead the new generation where you “watch, listen to, and experience” books. Some people say that “texts will be replaced with videos in the new era,” but such transformation led by the development of platforms is live evidence that books are still more of an interesting or competitive medium than you might think. This is because a generation of videos without texts or books is like a castle built on sand.   Modern society has entered an era where you watch, listen to, and experience books.     Book-related TV Programs are Fading Away   “Book...
  • VOL.28 / 2020.11
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K-MUSIC

K-MUSIC K-MUSIC, the World-Class Music that has Fascinated the World   2020.11.02       You may not have heard of it at all, but no one listens to it just once. That is what they say about K-Music. Addictive melodies, romantic lyrics, and the spicing-up effects and perfect dance movements of K-Music make you feel like you have received a gift filled with stories. As such, Korean music goes beyond being just a piece of “music” that you listen to where melodies and instrumental sounds make a simple mixture; it has a more profound meaning as “general art” that combines bountiful visual contents and colorful performances. Let’s look at how the artists and K-Music have caught the eyes of the world with the most “Korean” music across generations and genres including traditional music, dance, ballad, hip-hop, trot (known for its use of repetitive rhythm and vocal inflections), and opera from the standpoint of the publishing industry.     Globally fanatic ...
  • VOL.28 / 2020.11
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Korean Children’s Books Going Global

Korean Children’s Books Going Global   2020.11.02   Centering around Vietnam and Indonesia, Korea’s various children’s books are steadily being translated and released in the Southeast Asian publishing market. From picture books to children’s books, the genres are diverse. Let’s first take a look at picture books. Hooray! Watermelon!, One Morning, and Dragonfly Letters published by Gloyeon Ltd. were translated and published by publisher Kim Dong, a representative children's book publisher in Vietnam. Also, the picture book Going Home published by Dalgrimm (Yellowpig) was released by Nha Nam in Vietnam, and the picture book Along the Road to Grandma’s House by Grass and Wind Publishing is set to be translated and published. These children’s picture books are globally prominent and praised titles, which are anticipated to receive steady love from Southeast Asian children readers as well.   ...
  • VOL.28 / 2020.11
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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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Kungree Press

Korean Publishers   Kungree Press Exploring a Beautiful Journey with Readers   2021.12.06   It is fundamental to pursue a future through genuine learning and deliberation in order to cultivate values. This is especially true for making books that greatly influence people’s lives. Kungree Press, a Korean publishing company with a long-standing foothold in the field and expertise in human science, arts, and literature, is exploring the role of books and the way forward for publication by broadening the horizon of books to offer more quality reading. The publishing company is leading the future of the publishing industry with multiple awards and support from readers by publishing outstanding books after deliberation. For Kungree Press, tomorrow is more enriching than today.   Logo of Kungree Press   Please introduce what Kungree Press does to those in the overseas publishing industry. Also, what is the meaning of “Kungree” from the company name?   The nam...
  • VOL.41 / 2021.12
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#Learning Cartoon Books

#Learning Cartoon Books KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform   2021.03.08   Biotechnology 1. Publication Details Title | BiotechnologySubtitle | Investigation: Eum-meong's DNA Incident Author | Yoon Sangseok  Publisher | MIND ALIVE CO.LTD(Weizmann BOOKs) Publication Date | 2019-04-05ISBN | 9791187513599No. of pages | 156Dimensions | 188 * 257   2. Copyright Contact Name | Oh Sungim Email | kkonaa@askwhy.co.krPhone | +82-2-2033-8928   3. Book Intro Futurists argue that biotechnology will realize the human desire to live in a healthy, clean environment without resource constraints. Biotechnology is a field of applied science that aims to enhance human welfare and deals with all forms of organisms in the ecosystem, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and insects. It crosscuts a wide array of topics, including me...
  • VOL.32 / 2021.03
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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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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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#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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