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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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Sanzini

Sanzini Breaking through Limitations as a Local Publisher and into the World   2021.02.08       Sanzini. Sanzini, in Korean, refers to a kind of hawk that inhabits the forest and can fly at the highest altitude for a great distance. Publisher Sanzini is an all-round publisher that produces books of various genres, and is a local publisher that represents Busan, Korea. Regardless of its big fanbase, it sometimes faced limitations as a local publisher, but with deliberate efforts and ambitious spirits, it managed to fly higher with stronger wings. Currently, the books of Sanzini are being translated and published in nine countries. Following is the interview with publisher Sanzini, who is flying freely into the world.   Please introduce us to publisher Sanzini.   Publisher Sanzini is a local publisher based in Busan. We aim to be an all-round publisher that covers various genres, including humanities, society, literature, children, and practical...
  • VOL.31 / 2021.02
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The Flower of Korea, “Mugunghwa,” Blooms

Image of K-Book   The Flower of Korea, “Mugunghwa,” Blooms   2025.03.10     Korea’s National Flower, the Mugunghwa     There’s a special flower in Korea: mugunghwa (hibiscus, rose of sharon). The mugunghwa, which won the most votes in the “Which flower/plant reminds you of Korea?” survey by K-Book Trends, is not just a plant, but an important symbol of Korea’s history and spirit. The mugunghwa is a flower that means “blooming eternally.” It symbolizes the perseverance and strong spirit of Koreans as it constantly blooms new flowers from summer to fall every year. Koreans have long used it to express their national identity and pride. Most recently, it has gained more attention worldwide when the popular Netflix series “The Squid Game” featured a game called “Mugunghwa kkochi pieotseupnida (무궁화꽃이 피었습니다, meaning ‘mugunghwa f...
  • VOL.80 / 2025.03
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2020.04.06   A Sad Goodbye (New Edition) 1. Publication Details Imprint | NEXUS Co., Ltd.Title | A Sad Goodbye (New Edition)Subtitle| Seventeen stories about love and partingsAuthor | Hwang Kyung SinGenre | LiteratureFormat | 127×188Binding | PaperbackPages | 272pagesISBN | 9791157525201   2. Contact Name | Chung, Hyejin JinnyPhone | +82-2-330-5529Email | copyright@nexusbook.comURL | https://www.nexusbook.com:446/   3. Marketing Information Keyword | Novel; Essay; Love; Parting; LifeTarget Readership | Adults   4. About the Author Born in Busan, South Korea, Hwang Kyung Sin graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature at Yonsei University. Hwang is the author of I Started with a Single Lemon, A Picturesque World, A Happy Ending for Everyone, The Chocolate Post Office, S...
  • VOL.21 / 2020.04
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2017.6.30   Laziness Is a Habit 1. Publisher Sigongsa Co. Ltd.http://www.sigongsa.com/main/main.php   2. Publication Title | Laziness Is a HabitAuthor | Myeong-gi Choi   3. Book Details Pages | 264Format | 146?215 (mm, width?length)Binding | PaperbackPublication Date | January 5, 2017ISBN | 9788952777768   4. Point of Contact Name | Sunju Jung Phone | +82-2-2-46-2895 E-mail | alliswell1224@sigongsa.com   5. Marketing Information Rights Sold | Thailand, Indonesia Copies Printed, Sales Rank | A best seller in the self-help category Subject | Escaping from lethargy and short-lived resolutions and reclaiming control over one’s life Target Readers | Anyone who wants a complete hold on their life Media Reviews & Advertisement Copy | Putting things off only to regret it later: the problem is your emotions! How to fix the habit of procrastination, which cannot b...
  • VOL.1 / 2017.06
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South Korea’s Library Status

South Korea’s Library Status   2018.07.31   Libraries form the base of the public’s reading activity. They also play a role in the publication market as they buy various reading materials to provide to the public. According to the 2017 South Korean Library Almanac by the culture ministry and the Korean Library Association, there were three national libraries in South Korea as of end-2016, 1,010 public libraries(92 children’s libraries), 5,914 small libraries, 48 libraries for the disabled, 53 libraries in correctional facilities, 1,877 adjunct libraries(check), 461 university libraries(221 in four-year institutions), 11,625 libraries in elementary, middle and high schools(6,132 in elementary schools, 3,152 in middle schools and 2,341 in high schools) and 602 specialized libraries. In total there were 21,593 libraries nationwide.   If you look at just the numbers they may seem large, but there is a Korean aspect that needs to be considered. Aside South Korea’s basic l...
  • VOL.11 / 2018.07
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2018.06.28   Operate the Chefbot of Hamburger Castle 1. Publication Details Imprint | Hanbit Media Title | Operate the Chefbot of Hamburger Castle Author | Kyungsun Yoo Illustrator | Misun Kim Format | 183*235 Binding | Paperback Pages | 76 pages ISBN | 978-89-684-8870-2     2. Contact Name | Seungmo Cho Phone | +82-2-2128-8748 Email | marketing@hanbit.co.kr URL | http://www.hanbit.co.kr     3. Marketing Information Issued Copies / Bestselling Ranking | 5,000 copies Subject | Fairy Tale for Children Target Readership | Ages 7-10 Media Review and Advertisement | Learning computational thinking by reading stories     4. About the Author [Author - Kyungsun Yoo]M.A. in computer science education   [Illustrator - Misun Kim]Illustrated several books including Ding Dong Ding Dong, Colorful Colors, and Lullabies for Babies.     5. About th...
  • VOL.10 / 2018.06
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Translated and Published in Taiwan, Meet Chin-Myong Kim's THAAD

Translated and Published in Taiwan, Meet Chin-Myong Kim's THAAD The Novel that INK Publishing Recognized First!   2017.6.30   Chin-Myong Kim, who is one of the most respected writers in Korea with his powerful novels, The Rose of Sharon Blooms Again and Goguryeo was interviewed by in commemoration of the translation of his work first published in 2014.     The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea(hereafter KPIPA) Congratulations on Taiwan translation to THAAD, which recently completed 28 prints, 200,000 copies. Please give us some comments.   Chin-Myong Kim (hereafter Kim) It is a great pleasure to receive attention from many readers. However, I have a concern that the interest in THAAD represents Korea’s difficulties. Faced with a series of situations, I have realized the fact that "the writer should not ignore the issues of the times" and have also been convinced that only those who try to understand history can become the subjects of history. I ...
  • VOL.1 / 2017.06
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K-Books Blossoming in Central America

K-Books Blossoming in Central America South Korea's picture book exhibit at the Guadalajara International Book Fair, Traveling book fair in Central America   2018.01   The joy of discovery, South Korea's picture book exhibit   From Nov. 25 to Dec. 3 in Mexico, the 31st Guadalajara International Book Fair was hosted. Spain participated as the guest country of honor while more than 2,000 publishers from around 40 countries took part in the book fair, cementing the fair's status as the largest of its kind in Central America. With the support of the South Korean culture ministry, KPIPA also participated with KBBY and operated a picture book exhibit at the book fair. It was the third year for the picture book exhibit, which began in 2015.     The theme of this year's exhibit was 'El deleite de descubrir' reflecting the joy of discovering new, excellent South Korean picture books. A total of 57 books were on display, including Hyde and Me (Ji-min Kim), Mom's Pr...
  • VOL.8 / 2018.01
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Seoul's Tongin-dong

Seoul's Tongin-dong The power of messages that transcend time, in remembrance of poets Yi Sang & Yun Dong-ju   2019.12.09     This issue's “Book Trip” begins at Sejong Village, just outside of Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station in Seoul. Sejong Village is where King Sejong's former residence was, and the region was given its name in 2010 out of respect for King Sejong's achievements. In the Joseon Dynasty, this area was where the ordinary people lived their lives in harmony while in contemporary Korea, artists and writers like Lee Jung-seob, Pak No-su, Yi Sang and Yun Dong-ju show off their talent. Currently, some 600 hanok (traditional Korean houses) call the place home while unique stores are nestled in all the alleyways in between.West of Gyeongbokgung Palace lies Hangeulro, a street given a special name to expand awareness on King Sejong's achievements and the excellence of Hangeul, the Korean language. Walking down this path will lead visito...
  • VOL.18 / 2019.12
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