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Types of Korean Magazines based on Keywords

Publishing Industry Types of Korean Magazines based on Keywords 2022.05.02 "The child plays because it plays. Reason does not exist in its play. (The editor-in-chief of Magazine B Tiktok)." This is a quote from Heidegger. Unlike books, magazines are like amusement parks as it is hard to expect what will unfold in the following pages. That is why it is okay to replace the word magazine with play from Heidegger's quote. A brand magazine Magazine B quoted Heidegger. The gap is the fun in magazines. Magazines neutralize the differences and show the unexpected of the world unpredictably.I used to work at a weekly magazine publisher. Once, I heard the president of a magazine publisher say, "You refer to books the most as you write one." So, likewise, magazines are what you refer to as you write one.The ones who visit The Magazine Club, a magazine bookstore located in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, are primarily editors. The co-founder of The Magaz...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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Newsletter of Korean Publishers

Publishing Policy Newsletter of Korean Publishers 2022.05.02 A Pleasant Book Letter in My Mailbox, Publishers’ NewsletterPublishers’ Newsletter - Newsletters popular for their high-quality content about books, which has gone beyond the purpose of promoting sales. ? Introduction of new titles ? Knowledge and information ? Editors’ stories ? Creation of a book community ? Two-way communication If you are a reader, don’t miss out on fresh news about books!We introduce you to the newsletter of Korean publishers! #Minumsa #Hanpyeon - A letter of humanities in everyday life shorter than books#Munhakdongne #WeLovePoems - Two poems a week for poem lovers#UU_press #BoreumUU - The behind-the-scenes of those working in the world of books ...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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#History

#K-Book #History KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.02.17 Wind Blowing on Mudeungeewat 1. Publication Details Title | Wind Blowing on MudeungeewatAuthor | Kim younghwaPublisher | IYAGIKOT PUBLISHINGPublication Date | 2022-08-08ISBN | 9791192102115No. of pages | 80Dimensions | 148 * 209 2. Book Intro ‘Jeju 4·3’, what should we do to avoid repeating the sad history of innocent people dying? Memories and records…. The stories of?‘A Gift from a Lost Village’ and ‘The Wind Blowing on Mudeungeewat’ are told so that people here and now can remember the people there and then. See more details Kind Korean History 1. Publication Details Title | Kind Korean HistorySubtitle | The History Study From My Point of ViewAuthor | Shim YonghwanPublisher | SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD.Publication Date | 2022-05-27ISBN |&...

VOL.79 / 2025.02

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KPIPA Organizes “Korea Rights Centre” at the 2025 London Book Fair

Info KPIPA Organizes “Korea Rights Centre”at the 2025 London Book Fair 2025.02.17 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) is running the project “Participation in Overseas Book Fairs in 2025” to promote the export of Korean publishing content and support the capacity building of Korean authors and publishers.This March, The Korean Rights Centre will be organized at the London Book Fair, the biggest international book fair of its kind in the English-speaking world. The Centre, organized to support Korean books’ advancement into English-speaking markets, will assist Korean publishing companies’ with export consultations and promotional activities. Korea Rights Centre at the 2025 London Book FairObjective: Boost export of Korean publishing content and support capacity building of Korean authors and publishersSchedule: March 11 (Tue.) - March 13 (Thurs.), 2025 (3 days)Venue: ...

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2025.02.17 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ...

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Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons

Publishing Industry Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons Why is Dasan Books starting an entertainment business? 2022.04.04 With the global mega-hit of “Squid Game” on Netflix in 2021, the world began to take a greater interest in Korean content. Other webtoon-based dramas, including “Hellbound” and “We Are All Dead,” are seeing good records as well, and Korean webtoon platforms such as Piccoma, Line Manga, and Tapas are rapidly growing in the global market. Now webtoons are rising as the next driver of Korean content, or K-content, which has been represented by K-pop.Korean book publishers are also greatly interested in webtoons and webnovels. General publishers such as Woongjin Thinkbig, Dasan Books, and Wisdom House have shown a clear movement in this regard. It also seems that those that have not yet started a relevant business are paying heed to the webnovel and webtoon business, the newly emerging field in the content industry. ...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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PLATFORM P

Publishing Policy PLATFORM P An Open Space for Creators and Readers 2022.04.04 PLATFORM P?PLATFORM P is a creative space designed to support various creators in the publishing industry, including small-sized publishers taking their first steps.From curations and project exhibitions for readers, to various programs and rental areas for creators! PLATFORM P connects those writing, making, and reading books in various ways! ? Spaces: Neighborhood bookstore curations, book & lounge, book culture exhibitions, and work spaces ? Programs: Educational programs, mentoring programs, networking seminars, international exchange programs, publishing culture symposiums, and publishing research meetings (and also many other various programs are held!) PLATFOR...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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2022 Overseas Publication Grants

Publishing Policy 2022 Overseas Publication Grants 2022.03.07 01. 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 November 1st, 2021 to October 31th, 2022 - Such books must be published in the time period and be submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (“KPIPA”) by November 7th, 2022 (Monday). ▶ 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 ▶ Grant-winning work of the 〈Ov...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

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1st Week, December 2024

Best Sellers 1st Week, December 2024 Best seller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2025.01.06 The first week of December marks a time to stand at the year’s end and reflect on the time that has passed. It’s also a good time to curl up with a nice book, review the year, and prepare for the new year ahead. In Korea, the excitement over Han Kang’s Nobel Prize in Literature has yet to fade. Readers continued to celebrate Han’s award this month, and the reading fever has never stopped. The book, Trend Korea 2025, which came in at No. 4 despite the competition with Han’s works, has been on the best seller list since its publication, showing readers’ interest in new year trends.Meanwhile, Happy Birthday, which came in at No. 8, is a book by Baek Hee-Na, winner of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, which is regarded as the Nobel Prize for children’s literature. It is a picture book that tells an extraordinary story of re...

VOL.78 / 2025.01

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#Family

#K-Book #Family KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.01.06 My Beautiful Grandma 1. Publication Details Title | My Beautiful GrandmaAuthor | Sim Yun KyungPublisher | SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD.Publication Date | 2022-08-19ISBN | 9791160949643No. of pages | 224Dimensions | 121 * 188 2. Book Intro The writer, Shim Yun Kyung, who has been beloved by many readers for her work, ‘My Beautiful Garden’, and ‘Seol-Yi’, has finally published her first essay. She said that the model of good adults in her novels are all ‘grandmas’. This book is filled with what the main character, Grandma, realized while raising her children and how she loved them. Her wise parenting approach filled the small soul with quiet love, which the small soul couldn’t even notice. This would be a good guide for most parents these days, who f...

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