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Book Trip [Korean Libraries with Themes ③] “Lotus in the Library” in Jeonju The Beauty of Hanok Blossoming in the ‘City of Books,’ Jeonju 2022.08.01 Jeonju, a city located in Jellobuk-do, is a place that holds Korea’s traditional style. Many visit the city to feel and experience Korea’s classic beauty. It is also where many visit to leave great memories by taking photos of graceful hanok (traditional Korean housing) as a background while wearing colorful hanbok (traditional Korean clothing). Jeonju announced that it would identify itself as the ‘City of Books’ last year and continues its efforts to become the ‘Travelers’ Book City.’ Lotus in the Library, a hanok library that opened last June in Deokjin Park, is a 10-minute drive from Jeonju Station. The library captures both the identity of Jeonju as the ‘City of Books’ and the style and grace of Korea’s tradition. The green scenery of Deokjin Park, lotus flowers blossoming in a ...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

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Homilbooks Publishing Co. – The Pillar of Busan's Humanities and the Unique Stories

Korean Publishers Homilbooks Publishing Co. – The Pillar of Busan's Humanities and the Unique Stories 2026.02 Publishing from a region outside the capital is not simply a matter of one’s address. It is a matter of which voices to curate, which readers to envition, and the pace at which books are brought to the world. Based in Busan, Homilbooks Publishing Co. has steadfastly engaged with deep discourses across the humanities, sociology and the arts. From the philosophy behind the name "Homil" and the criteria for selecting titles, to the realities and opportunities facing regional publishing — Representative Jang Hyunjung shared his story with us. Homilbooks Publishing Co. ...

VOL.91 / 2026.02

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Storybowl

Korean Publishers Storybowl A bowl that holds thoughtful, heartwarming stories 2025.12.01 Everyone, at least once in childhood, would have imagined something like this: a drawing on a blank sheet of paper suddenly popping out and speaking to you. Picture book author Baek Hee-Na brings that very imagination into reality - she creates three-dimensional dolls of her characters and places them into her scenes. With her fingertips, she delicately builds the world of her stories, transforming imagination into something tangible. In 2005, she was selected as “Illustrator of the Year” at the Bologna Ragazzi Awards, gaining recognition not only in Korea, but also abroad. In 2020, she became the first Korean recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, often called the Nobel Prize of children’s literature. Storybowl, a publishing house Baek Hee-Na founded to ensure a more creative and independent environment, is expanding the artistic universe beyond Korea and...

VOL.89 / 2025.12

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Writer Cho Ye-Eun

Korean Authors Writer Cho Ye-Eun New Stories Found in an Imperfect Reality 2025.11.03 People are drawn to different charms, but freshness and entertainment are universally appealing. Writer Cho Ye-Eun, regarded as one of the “next generation of Korean literature,” says she finds inspiration in complex realities and empty spaces. The following is an interview with writer Cho Ye-Eun, who weaves new and entertaining stories from an imperfect reality with her singular imagination. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself. Hello, I’m novelist Cho Ye-Eun. I write across a wide range of genres ? SF (science fiction), horror, fantasy, thriller, and mystery - always striving to make stories that are fun to read. You made your debut in 2016 with the short story, Overlap Knife, Knife, which...

VOL.88 / 2025.11

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#Environment & Climate Change

#K-Book #Environment & Climate Change KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.09.05 Time to Stop Harassing Our Planet 1. Publication Details Title | Time to Stop Harassing Our PlanetSubtitle | Issues and Alternatives in Environmental PolicyAuthor | Hong Suk-HwanPublisher | SANZINIPublication Date | 2021-06-05ISBN | 9788965457312No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 152 * 225 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kang SugeulEmail | sanzini@sanzinibook.comPhone | +82-051-504-7070 3. Book Intro Hong Suk-Hwan teaches and studies in the landscaping department at Busan University, and has now written a book on environmental and ecological issues. With this book, Hong discusses the reasons why, from the perspective of the natural environment, environmental challenges are not being res...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

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Storyseller

Korean Publishers Storyseller A storyteller who delivers unique experiences to the public 2025.10.02 Just as words have power, a name that is spoken often should not only convey identity and vision but also carry a positive meaning. What if we employed homonyms, words with multiple meanings? Such a name, open to diverse interpretations depending on context and intent, also carries a sense of wit and delight. Storyseller (이야기장수; Iyagijangsu), founded by Lee Yeon-Sil, one of Korea’s most celebrated editors, fills its books with stories as diverse and engaging as the word jangsu (장수), a term that itself carries multiple meanings, including “seller.” More than just selling stories, Storyseller seeks to reach readers everywhere, sharing life stories that are ordinary yet one of a kind. Logo of Storyseller It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you ...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

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Writer Seo Hyun

Korean Authors Writer Seo Hyun There is always laughter in imagination 2025.10.02 Technology develops, and the world advances for a more comfortable life, but we are living so busily that we barely have time to look up at the sky. Just as we have grown distant from books that are read slowly and savored, we have grown closer to videos that we flip through quickly. So, what about picture books? Picture books may be quicker to read than texts, but they keep us on the page longer than videos, offering a leisurely kind of reading that helps us look at the world more warmly. And, this is not just limited to children. Picture books introduce children to a rich new world and help adults regain the leisure and laughter they have lost. And, there is a tender-spirited author who touches our hearts with such picture books - Seo Hyun. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers wit...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

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Zeen Scene

Korean Publishers Zeen Scene The true essence of everyday moments hidden in authentic scenery 2025.08.04 When we encounter a rare or exceptional moment or scene, we often say, “I’ve encountered something authentic.” In a literal sense, it refers to something rarely seen, but when interpreted through emotion, the term conveys both delight and joy. Perhaps that’s why books from the publisher ‘True Scenery’ spark the curiosity of readers simply by their existence. Those who open the books may find themselves encountering the true essence of spaces, objects, and daily life. In this issue of K-Book Trends’ Korean Publishers, we spoke with Zeen Scene’s CEO, Kim Jin-Hee, about the reality she sees and how she hopes to convey it through her books. The logo of Zeen Scene It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce to our international readers about...

VOL.85 / 2025.08

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Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2022 (Results)

Info Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2022 (Results) 2022.08.01 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) provides publication grants to promote the export of Korean publications. The grants offer partial financial aid toforeign publishing companies that have published or intend to publish Korean content based on copyright agreements.For this year’s grants, we selected a total of 40 titles from 33 publishing companies across 11 countries, and they are: 脆弱的假自尊 ?何再??努力, 內心仍然空虛不安? English title | Don't Hurt Yourself: False Self-Esteem and True Self-EsteemAuthor | Chun Mi-KyungApplicant | ACME Publishing GroupCountry (published language) | Taiwan (Traditional Chinese) 願望年?屋 1~3: 說好話的?言蜜語?, 不再膽小的勇敢龍?, 讓時間倒轉的糖? English title | Manbok’s Rice Cake Shop, Janggoon’s Rice Cake Shop, Wish Rice Cake ShopAuthor |&n...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

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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...

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