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K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event

Publishing Policy   K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event   2022.01.03                       The K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event was held in 12 Cultural Centers and 2 Culture and Information Officers to spread the values of Korean books and boost public awareness.   The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong ran a Korean booth at the “2021 Hong Kong Book Fair,” the biggest fair in Hong Kong, promoting outstanding Korean books and culture.Also, the Korean Cultural Center in Turkey screened the animation “The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly” and hosted a Meet & Greet session with writer Hwang Sun-Mi.The Korean Cultural Center in South Africa held a K-Book Book Fair inside the center.The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden opened an exhibition of picture books, illustrations, and videos, with the theme “Konst f?r Barn - Art as a form of children’s bo...
  • VOL.42 / 2022.01
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Current Status of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System (BookNet Korea)

Publishing Industry   Current Status of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System (BookNet Korea) Start-Challenge-Change-Global   2021.08.02   In terms of the market volume, Korea is the 6th largest publishing powerhouse in the world, following the United States, China, Japan, Germany, and Great Britain, who are leaders of the global publishing market, publishing more than 65 thousand titles each year. Various excellent K-books have been recently mesmerizing international readers alongside K-pop, K-drama, and K-movies as well.   Start   However, let’s look into the environment surrounding the distribution of publications in Korea. Information exchanges among publishers, distributors, and local bookstores are not active, hampering systematic marketing activities. The reality in the distribution part is failing to catch up with the advancement of the publishing market. Also, as publishers, distributors, bookstores, and libraries set up their ow...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
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Book Funds and Publication

Book Funds and Publication   2021.07.05   From support and cooperation to investment and profit   It is impossible to trace the origin of book funds. They would have existed from the infancy stage of the publishing industry as one of the various ways of publication. Certain stories could be deemed good stories necessary for the world, but for them to be published in the market as a product called books, you need capital. Funds might have been used as a means to raise money. Indeed, the nature of funds in the past would have been closer to support and cooperation (of course, I cannot look into what those fund-raisers had in mind), whereas funds today are more focused on investment and profit-sharing (people might have different thoughts as well but most of the funds I participate in are supportive and cooperative).In the Korean publishing industry, book funds only account for a small proportion, both in terms of attempts and size of investments. It was the early 21st cent...
  • VOL.36 / 2021.07
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1st Week, November 2024

Best Sellers   1st Week, November 2024 Best seller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2024.12.02   It’s the first week of November in Korea, where the late fall scenery is at its peak. In the midst of a great season for reading, the overall reading boom has been spearheaded by Han Kang, an acclaimed writer in Korea. The afterglow of her Nobel Prize in Literature has hardly faded, and her novels have continued to dominate the best seller lists this month following on from last month. For example, readers’ hearts have continued to be mesmerized by Human Acts, which hit the number one spot in all 3 online bookstores following last month. This was followed by The Vegetarian, which was adapted into a play in France and attracted even more attention, and We Do Not Part, the most up-to-date title, came in third. In addition, her The White Book, I Put the Evening in the Drawer, and Greek Lessons, which sparked a reading frenzy, also made the best ...
  • VOL.77 / 2024.12
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#Imagination

#K-Book   #Imagination KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.12.02   Waiting for Mom 1. Publication Details   Title | Waiting for MomAuthor | Lee Taejoon; Kim DongsungPublisher | BORIM PRESSPublication Date | 2013-10-30ISBN | 9788943309725No. of pages | 40Dimensions | 220 * 240   2. Book Intro   A very young boy is waiting for his mom at the tram stop. Each time a tram approaches, he asks “is my mom coming?” His nose is red due to the cold weather, but he keeps waiting for his mom. The famous Korean novelist Lee Taejoon, who is known for his simple and crystal-clear writing style, wrote this short story, and Kim Dong Sung illustrated it to make this picture book. The book delivers the heartwarming and heartbreaking affection of the boy for his mom. The intersecting background images of the 1930s’ Korean landscapes and the boy waiting for a tram add special charm to t...
  • VOL.77 / 2024.12
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2nd Week, October 2024

Best Sellers   2nd Week, October 2024 Best seller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2024.11.04   It is fall in Korea, a time of year that seems to fly by so quickly that it feels even more precious. In this season, perfect for reading, Han Kang’s winning of the Nobel Prize in Literature has caused a huge sensation in the Korean publishing market. As the first Korean and second Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang’s literary success immediately translated into her books becoming best sellers. The jubilation, excitement, and compliments were expressed in the form of “Read Han Kang” by readers. With the festive vibe sweeping through the publishing industry, an unprecedented phenomenon happened: a single author’s works began to dominate the best seller lists. Readers’ interest in Han Kang’s works led tomost of her books selling out, and the excitement of winning the Nobel Prize in Literature was so intense that it overwhe...
  • VOL.76 / 2024.11
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#Growth

#K-Book   #Growth KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.11.04   Aro and the Complete World 1. Publication Details   Title | Aro and the Complete WorldAuthor | Kim HyeJinPublisher | Baram BooksPublication Date | 2004-10-20ISBN | 9788990878113No. of pages | 528Dimensions | 148 * 210   2. Book Intro   New fantasy for upper-level elementary school students!This adventure story features an ordinary girl, Aro who gets transported inside a book and travels through twelve countries on a quest to find a copy of a book that tells the story of the “Complete World.” The writer’s imagination paints a picture of twelve countries that are each distinctive and fascinating. In addition, the writer gives birth to unique characters whose internal minds are captured in meticulous detail.Aro is just an ordinary girl, like any other children, but through this adventure of constant challen...
  • VOL.76 / 2024.11
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The Translation Academy of the LTI

The Translation Academy of the LTI   2021.06.07                       The Translation Academy of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) was established to foster translation professionals in the next generation!Since its establishment in 2008, 1,100 students have graduated from the Translation Academy as of 2020!A vast majority of them are currently working in the field of Korean literature and cultural content.   CoursesRegular Course - Provides lectures on Korean literature and culture, mainly through Korean literature translation classesSpecial Course - Offers a retraining opportunity for students to become translatorsTranslation Atelier - Provides an opportunity for new translators to obtain knowledge and gain experience to work as professional translatorsAdvanced Course in Cultural Contents Translation - Fosters professional translators of Korean cultural content (films, cartoons (web-...
  • VOL.35 / 2021.06
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The Standard Contracts for Publications

The Standard Contracts for Publications   2021.05.03                 The first step to a fair publishing industry!Standard Contracts for Publications   Gathering opinions from various parties in the publishing industry, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has revised and implemented Standard Contracts for Publications!Check out the formats and guide videos on the website of the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA)!Also, among the Standard Contracts for Publications, the Copyright License Agreement (for overseas use) is provided in English, Japanese, and Chinese.     The Standard Contracts for Publications are open for public use!Join in and make the publishing industry fair and transparent!  
  • VOL.34 / 2021.05
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2024 Korea Picture Book Award

Info   2024 Korea Picture Book Award Announcement of the Winners and the Awards Ceremony   2024.11.04                 The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) have organized the 2024 Korea Picture Book Awards for Korean picture books to continue flourishing on the world stage. Following are the winners of the 2024 Korea Picture Book Awards and information about the awards ceremony.   Winners   Grand Prize   ? Fiction: How to Be a True Friend (written and illustrated by Park Hyun-Min, published by Changbi Publishers) ? Non-fiction: The First Day When A Little Wolf Got A Pair of Glasses (written and illustrated by Yoon Jung-Mi, published by Sakyejul Publishing) * K-Book Trends Vol. 76 ? Go to the interview with writ...
  • VOL.76 / 2024.11
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