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“Illness Narratives” A Detailed Reflection of our Society

Topic “Illness Narratives”A Detailed Reflection of our Society 2022.02.14 The center of our body is not the heart.It’s the spot we feel pain when we are sick. This is a phrase from the poem I, Stand There written by Park No-Hae. In fact, we all get restless even when a small spinule is stuck under the fingernail. Needless to say, if we feel pain in some area of our body, that spot becomes the center of our body, getting all the focus. Every human being sometimes gets sick to a different degree. Even for someone who has never caught a cold, there must be a time they get sick due to perhaps aging, which is a natural process for our body. It is not a curse word, but all human beings have no choice but to go through sickness and healing, and through which, they gradually grow into a mature person. (could be harmed, of course.) In that process, the sickness, or disease, at the center of your life creates a story of its own kind that is often made into ...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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Finger Publishing

Korean Publishers Finger Publishing Picture books that serve as a springboard for all 2025.05.07 As children grow up reading picture books, they learn to explore the world, share emotions, and communicate. The same goes for adults, which is why picture books are shared across generations. Finger Publishing, a picture book publishing house based in Chuncheon, has been publishing series of picture books that convey the power of empathy by knocking on readers’ hearts. Each series covers a variety of topics and plants the seeds of thought, allowing readers to experience a wider world and nurture their minds through books. Especially in May, the month of Children’s Day in Korea, there is no better time to discover Finger Publishing’s books that expand children’s dreams through picture books. Following is an interview with Cho Mi-Ja, CEO of Finger Publishing, where she shares more about the company. The logo of Finger Publishing ...

VOL.82 / 2025.05

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Writer Yoon Jung-Mi

Korean Authors Writer Yoon Jung-Mi Hoping that the seeds of diligent creation will bear fruit in the form of great works 2024.12.02 Children are like sponges - they have an amazing ability to absorb many different things. That’s why picture books are their best friends, as they expose them to new worlds and diverse experiences. Through them, children can develop a deeper and broader mind. Here, we meet writer-illustrator Yoon Jung-Mi, who makes picture books for children that break down prejudices and embrace diversity. She writes and illustrates picture books that tell heartwarming and sparkly stories, and always attempts to do something new through her work. Following is an interview with writer-illustrator Yoon, who continues to capture various approaches to finding happiness that everyone can relate to in her fresh stories. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Pleas...

VOL.77 / 2024.12

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Writer Choi Eun-Young

Korean Authors Writer Choi Eun-Young The power of fiction that transcends the boundary between language and culture 2024.10.07 It is a well-known fact that the achievement and satisfaction of people who do things they like are higher than any others. It is no exception for writing fiction. Writer Choi Eun-Young, who is said to have been desperate to become a writer, proves this is true. As she feels the happiness of living as a writer, Choi enjoys immersing herself in writing novels more than anyone else - this is transmitted to her readers and transformed into the pleasure of reading. In addition, all 5 of her books have been translated, demonstrating the power of “universal empathy” that transcends language and culture. Now, more than a decade after her debut, Choi declares that she will continue to write more vigorously. It is an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends....

VOL.75 / 2024.10

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Park Kyeong-Hee

Korean Translator Park Kyeong-Hee 2022.07.04 Profile ? Korean-Japanese translator ? Email: kyongheejp@gmail.com Educational Background ? Apr. 2002 ? Mar. 2006: Ferris University (Yokohama, Japan) ? Mar. 2011 ? Feb. 2013: Master’s Degree in Korean-Japanese Translation at Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation ? Mar. 2019 ? Today: Currently in a doctoral course in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language at Ewha Womans University Graduate School of International Studies’ Department of Korean Studies Career ? Sep. 2016 ? Today: Teaching Korean-Japanese translation at Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation ? Sep. 2021 ? Today...

VOL.48 / 2022.07

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2nd Week, February 2022

Best Sellers 2nd Week, February 2022 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2022.03.07 As of February 2022, Korean readers seem to be reading books of various genres, ranging from science to humanities, self-help, and business. Among the top 10 bestsellers jointly announced by four major online bookstores in Korea, three were fiction. The Book Uncanny Convenience Store (published in April 2021) and Dollagoot Dream Department Store (first volume published in July 2020, second volume published in July 2021) have been chosen by Korean readers ever since their publication. In particular, in the case of Dollagoot Dream Department Store, the compilation edition of the two volumes has also become a bestseller, proving its massive popularity. Also, Welcome to Bookstore Hyunamdong is a newly published title in January this year, but has been largely appraised by many readers. Moreover, as a winner of the e-book publication project led by Br...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

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Korean Publishing Industry Current Trends in 2021 and Projections in 2022

Topic Korean Publishing Industry Current Trends in 2021 and Projections in 2022 2022.01.03 Current Trends of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2021 The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented changes in every aspect of life. It has led to increased dependence on online and digital technology. The publishing industry that accounts for the largest part of the content industry, has also been affected by the changes under COVID-19. To understand better, let us look at what changes the Korean publishing industry went through in 2021. Sympathy/Comfort, Investing/Personal Finance, Rediscovery of Originals Online book sales have increased with social distancing rules in place since the pandemic. As a result, total book sales have increased by 6.6% compared to the same period of last year, according to Trends and Sales of Best-selling Books of 2021 by YES24, an online bookstore. The most sold book in 2021 is Dollagoot Dream Department Store (Sam ...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Recipe Factory

Korean Publishers Recipe Factory The delicious world of specialized cookbooks 2024.07.01 Recipe Factory, with its message ‘Simple Recipes for Small Happiness,’ has established itself as a specialized publisher of cookbooks for 16 years, demonstrating how focusing on a single field can lead to the production of diverse content. In line with the growing interest in cooking and food, Recipe Factory not only publishes specialized books on the theme of ‘cooking’ but also creates intriguing content based on cooking, engaging in proactive communication with readers. We met with Recipe Factory, which publishes books that are packed with the information and value well-made cookbooks should have, much like a well-prepared meal filled with care. Logo of Recipe Factory It is a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Recipe Factory to our international readers...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Writer Song Gil-Young

Korean Authors Writer Song Gil-Young A clear-cut forecast of the times provided by a man who “mines” the minds of the time 2024.07.01 One book published last year made headlines and became a bestseller. It is Forecast of the Times: Era of Nuclear Individuals (Kyobo Book Centre), which brought about a sensation by claiming that a new era of individuals called “nuclear individuals” has arrived due to the development of AI technologies and aging populations. The book’s writer, Song Gil-Young, calls himself a “mind miner,” meaning a person who mines the minds of the time using big data. As he precisely pinpoints the changes of the time through big data analysis more than anyone else, his latest title, Forecast of the Times: Era of Nuclear Individuals, provides insights into various fields. This book can be regarded as the extension of Just Don’t Do It (Book Stone) and Do Not Imagine (Book Stone), his previous titles offering advice for the future. Song...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Graedobom

Korean Publishers Graedobom A time of imagination for deep contemplation and mindfulness 2024.06.03 Spring, when the greenery returns from its winter rest and bursts into life, has the power to melt our hearts just by thinking about it. As such, a publishing house has been actively publishing 18 titles in the past 3 years since its founding in 2021, with works that warm and invigorate our hearts - “graedobom.” Oh Hye-Young, CEO of graedobom, says that as a new publishing house and a one-man publishing house, she enjoys growing with writers and releasing books that she has planned. She also says that she wants to focus on the “heart” and “humanness” of people in each work she publishes, and that she wants to capture “content that you still want to see in this world where there is a multitude of things to see,” which reminds us of the warm, yet strong, spring. We talked to Oh Hye-Young, CEO of graedobom, who has been painting the colors of graedobom e...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

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