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Writer Taesoo

Korean Authors   Writer Taesoo Happiness, Found Despite It All   2026.01.05   It is easy to find research results claiming that Social Media lowers people’s happiness. When we compare ourselves to others, even what we already have can start to feel small. And yet, there is someone who says that through the very same Social Media, happiness can be surprisingly ordinary?and therefore easier to notice. Rather than chasing grand success, writer Taesoo lives by his own standards of satisfaction. Even when life is difficult, he speaks of a life that remains happy nonetheless. Following is an interview with writer Taesoo.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers along with a brief introduction of yourself.   Hello. I’m Taesoo, a writer who writes about ordinary moments in life. Somehow along the way, I came to write 1cm Diving (FIKA), Home In Home (PIKA), and most recently...
  • VOL.90 / 2026.01
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Overseas Publication Grants 2021

Overseas Publication Grants 2021 Grants awarded in 2021   2021.07.05   The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has carried out this year’s “Overseas Publication Grants” to promote the overseas advancement of Korean publications. The “Overseas Publication Grants 2021” has provided partial grants to overseas publishers who have published or are planning to publish Korean content under contract with Korean publishers. Criteria for assessment were quality of contents, marketability, and ability of the publisher. Different amounts of grants will be provided depending on the region (Europe, US, UK, China, Japan, etc.). Following is the grant-winning work of the “Overseas Publication Grants 2021.”     Where is Grandma? Writer | An EunyoungPublisher | A thousand hopeGenre | Children’s bookTranslated Language | Traditional ChineseAwarded Publisher | Alvita Publishing Co., LtdISBN | 97898...
  • VOL.36 / 2021.07
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3rd Week, May

3rd Week, May Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2020.06.01   If we look at the bestsellers of four major online bookstores in Korea for the third week of May, books written by Youtubers will catch our attention. New Yorker This Month that hit the top list the day after its publication is about the episodes which Hong Se-Rim - a Youtuber with 600K subscribers (channel name: Serim’s Life) - experienced when she was living in New York for a month. Also, COVID-19: Investment War written by three Youtubers of an economy channel “the Three Professionals TV” talks about their opinion on the changing economic landscape after the outbreak of COVID-19. This book was a sensation among Korean readers that it even became the bestseller in bookstores with only the pre-sales. Youtube is a hot market in Korea nowadays, and it seems that such a trend has also affected the publishing market.One other thing that catches our eyes is that essays, economics &...
  • VOL.23 / 2020.06
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2nd Week, April

2nd Week, April Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2020.05.04   In the second week of April 2020, Korea welcomed another year of warm spring, but social distancing was ongoing due to COVID-19. People refrain from going out and are staying longer at home; amidst such situation, the number ten integrated best seller Lower-body Balance Stretching catches our eyes. Published in March last year, this book introduces simple stretching movements that readers can easily follow indoors. It seems that Korean readers are reading books related to health and exercise tips that they can follow at home, as outdoor activities and workouts are limited.Along with this book, the integrated list of bestsellers of four major online bookstores in Korea includes books that have been steadily keeping their place on the list and newly added books as well. 1cm Diving, When the Weather is Fine, You’re Right, and Seol Min-Suk’s Great Adventure in Korean History 13 have ...
  • VOL.22 / 2020.05
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2nd Week, March

2nd Week, March Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2020.04.06   Due to the globally threatening virus COVID-19, Korea is campaigning for “Social Distancing.” Kindergartens and schools are postponing the new semester, and office workers are refraining from going outside, working at home, having a time-out moment from their busy lives. What books are Korean readers reading while overcoming the tough situation today?The top best seller for the 2nd week of March in the four major bookstores in Korea was The Plague, a famous novel written by a French author Albert Camus. This book became a hot issue again after having been introduced in a TV program “Book Reading for You (tvN).” The book is mainly about a city devastated by an infectious disease called “The Plague.” Due to its background similar to the situation of Korea currently struck by COVID-19, it was highly relatable to many readers which is why it seems to be ranking top on the li...
  • VOL.21 / 2020.04
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