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Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market

Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market 2020.12.07 Violet The publication rights of writer Shin Kyung-Sook's third full-length novel Violet (Munhakdongne) were sold to Weidenfeld & Nicolson in Britain in November 2020. This publisher released Please Look After Mom (Changbi) of writer Shin in April 2011, and in the following year, the writer was honored with the Man Asian Literary Prize. Violet is Shin Kyung-Sook's second full-length novel to be published in Britain after Please Look After Mom. The title "Violet" has multiple implications; it is a type of flower, a color, and a metaphor for a shy woman. And at the same time, the feeble image is naturally linked to "violence." The writer blends such various meanings embedded within the story through several illustrations and metaphors. Violet is a story of distorted desire and a rotation of all writings where the frustration of all desires and desires for writing follow one after another into the nov...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

[TREND / TOPIC]

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

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Sang-Wook

Korean Authors Writer Kim Sang-Wook A recommendation for a science book that all can enjoy, while retaining its essence 2022.01.03 Regardless of the sector, it is meaningful to lower the entry barrier to make it more accessible and give a sense of closeness to the general public. Books are great enablers in those efforts. It goes the same for science, which people often find challenging to approach. Let's suppose science is made more accessible and friendly through writings that take different approaches, closing the distance. In that case, people will find it fun to read science books. This is what writer Kim Sang-Wook tried as he broadens the horizon of science books based on his public awareness. Would you please introduce yourself to the readers? Hi, I am Kim Sang-Wook, a physicist. It is an honor to get an interview with K-Book Trends. I saw it as an excellent opportunity to let readers in other countries learn about Korean...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

[EVENT / IMAGE OF K-BOOK]

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

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

A Small Habit That Awakens Your Face

Let’s Try A Small Habit That Awakens Your Face 2025.11.03 [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! The Miracle with Gua Sha For Facial- Written by Song Jin-hee, published by Brave Kkachi Publishers With just one “gua sha,” your face can come alive -your glow, your mood, and even your energy! In today’s world, “diet” has become more than a quest for losing weight. It’s a lifestyle, a way to take care of yourself and become visually fit as well, inside and out. However, strict diets and gym routines can be tough to keep up with, as they require a significant amount of time and energy. That’s why this small tool, a si...

VOL.88 / 2025.11

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

The Joy of Running Through Seoul

Let’s Try The Joy of Running Through Seoul 2025.10.02 [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! Run Seoul: Exploring Every Corner- Written by Sung Sang-Hyun, published by Musicartsportspub Even an ordinary street can turn into a beautiful running course!Here are themed courses that make running in Seoul genuinely fun. Running has taken off across Korea. Marathons are held nationwide, and sports brands host their own races as part of their promotional campaign. Part of the appeal is how accessible running is. You can lace up a pair of sneakers and get moving anytime, anywhere. It clears your head as much as it works your bo...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

[INFORMATION / INFO]

2021 Overseas Publication Grants

2021 Overseas Publication Grants 2021.02.08 Overview of grants ▶ Qualification Overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights - Books that have been published or are to be published in local markets, beginning January 1st, 2021 to October 31st, 2021 - Such books must be published in the time period and submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea by November 8th, 2021. ▶ Scope of selection Around 40 books will be selected, and grants will be provided in amounts varying by region - Europe and North America: USD3,000 - China and Japan: USD2,500 - Other countries: USD2,000 Application method ▶ Application period - ...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, November 2020

2nd Week, November 2020 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.12.07 In the ranks of bestsellers announced by four major online bookstores in Korea for the second week of November, books that are keeping their place since last year catch our eyes. For example, the top bestseller See What They Mean, Say What You Mean is a reality-based guide book for parents to have the right conversations with their kid written by doctor Oh Eun Young, a national mentor for child-raising. And the second to the top was Trend Korea 2021, which has selected upcoming trends for 2021 with a sub-title “What is the strategy against the pandemic crisis?” Ranked third was Dollargut Dream Department Store, a fantasy novel about stories in a dream department where only those asleep are allowed to enter. As such, it is notable that the top three bestsellers are from different fields.Meanwhile, some books are steady-sellers as well on the list. For example, The Prop...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

[INFORMATION / INFO]

K-Book Copyright Fair Online

K-Book Copyright Fair Online All about K-Books 2020.12.07 Poster of the online seminar The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are set to host the K-Book Copyright Fair Online for publishers at home and abroad from August 25th to December 11th. The online fair, which aims to provide new export opportunities in this new environment brought by the coronavirus, distributed videos from the online seminar prior to the event to better advertise Korea’s publication content. The online seminar is divided into five topics where publication experts in Korea will join and carry out discussions: “Publishing Trends in K-Books (August 28th)”, “Exporting Copyrights of Korean Children’s Books (September 4th)”, “Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2020: South Korea’s Top Killer Content Books (September 11th)”, “K-Books We Should Focus on in 2020 & Why (October 16th)”, and “Publish...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

[INFORMATION / INFO]

K-Book Copyright Fair Online

K-Book Copyright Fair Online All about K-Books 2020.11.02 Poster of the online seminar The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are set to host the K-Book Copyright Fair Online for publishers at home and abroad from August 25th to December 11th. The online fair, which aims to provide new export opportunities in this new environment brought by the coronavirus, distributed videos from the online seminar prior to the event to better advertise Korea’s publication content. The online seminar is divided into five topics where publication experts in Korea will join and carry out discussions: “Publishing Trends in K-Books (August 28th)”, “Exporting Copyrights of Korean Children’s Books (September 4th)”, “Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair 2020: South Korea’s Top Killer Content Books (September 11th)”, “K-Books We Should Focus on in 2020 & Why (October 16th)”, and “Publish...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

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