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South Korea's publishing market and distribution structure

South Korea's publishing market and distribution structure   2019.12.09   South Korea's publishing market can be divided into three categories: book publishing (paper media publishing), educational publishing (textbooks and educational material publishing) and internet/mobile digital publishing and production. When taken as a whole, publishing sales stood at 4.0078 trillion won in 2010 and rose 8.2 percent to 4.3388 trillion won in 2017, showing an average growth of 1.1 percent each year in between. A characteristic of South Korea's publishing market is that educational content accounts for a huge piece of it. From 2010 to 2017, educational publishing has seen an average 1.8 percent in growth while paper book sales have seen an average decline of 2.6 percent over the same period. Meanwhile, e-books have seen sharp growth, with sales jumping 17 percent on average each year from 2010 to 2017.   A characteristic of South Korea's publishing market is that educational co...
  • VOL.18 / 2019.12
[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Namsan Public Library

Book Trip   [Book Space in Korean Media ④] Namsan Public Library A 100-Year-Old Treasure Chest   2023.01.02   In Namsan, which boasts beautiful scenery in the center of Seoul, there is a treasure chest that preserves valuable materials. It is a 100-year-old Namsan Public Libary, which has storage for invaluable materials, the first public library built in Seoul. West of Namsan Mountain, where Namsan Public Library is located, there are Ahn Jung-Geun Memorial Hall and Baekbeom Square, making it a perfect place to explore history together with the library. Also, along with the “Samsoon Stair” nearby, Namsan Public Library was used as the background for the drama “My Lovely Sam Soon” and “Encounter.” Now, let’s dive into Namsan Public Library and catch two birds ? a historical and drama tour ? with one stone!     A Cultural Space in the Library   As the reference room and the cultural space are separated by a stairwa...
  • VOL.54 / 2023.01
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Homilbooks Publishing Co. – The Pillar of Busan's Humanities and the Unique Stories

  Korean Publishers   Homilbooks Publishing Co. – The Pillar of Busan's Humanities and the Unique Stories     2026.02       Publishing from a region outside the capital is not simply a matter of one’s address. It is a matter of which voices to curate, which readers to envition, and the pace at which books are brought to the world. Based in Busan, Homilbooks Publishing Co. has steadfastly engaged with deep discourses across the humanities, sociology and the arts. From the philosophy behind the name "Homil" and the criteria for selecting titles, to the realities and opportunities facing regional publishing — Representative Jang Hyunjung shared his story with us.   Homilbooks Publishing Co.    ...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Nanda

Korean Publishers   Nanda Adding wings with books   2025.04.07   Publishing is more than just making books ? it’s about opening up new worlds to readers. Nanda, which started as an imprint of Munhakdongne Publishing and has since established itself as an independent literary publisher, is making a fresh wave in the Korean publishing industry by exploring the unique identity and tactile properties of books. Nanda’s name reflects its desire to give people invisible wings through books, which it publishes in a variety of genres, including non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. Following is an interview with CEO Kim Min-Jung, who is pushing the boundaries of literature through ingenious planning and experimental sensibilities.   The logo of Nanda     It’s a pleasure to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Nanda to our international readers and explain the meaning of the company’s name...
  • VOL.81 / 2025.04
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Choi Deok-Kyu

Korean Authors   Writer Choi Deok-Kyu Breaking down language barriers and encompassing generations   2025.04.07   Picture books, a combination of pictures and words, are more than just children’s books; they can be a window to intergenerational communication. With this belief, writer Choi Deok-Kyu has been expanding the form of picture books and creating works that blend humanistic narratives with visual art. He believes that picture books can resonate deeply with children and adults who read them, and dreams of the butterfly effect that picture books can create. As a writer and the head of a one-man publishing house, he continues to dedicate himself to encouraging more people to empathize and communicate through picture books.       Thank you for accepting the interview. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself.   It’s a pleasure to meet readers from ma...
  • VOL.81 / 2025.04
[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Layers of Korean Beauty

New Books   Layers of Korean Beauty   2024.10.07                       A Clear definition of “Korean beauty” in “K-Art” - Layers of Korean Beauty   With the heightening reputation of Korean culture around the world, a new paradigm called “K-Art” has emerged.But how can we define “Korean beauty” in “K-Art”?To the question, “What is Korean beauty?” the book Layers of Korean Beauty by curator Ahn Hyun-Jung answers, “The unique vibrancy of Koreans that has lived and prospered in this land.”   Divided into sections on ceramics, calligraphy, crafts, and architecture, cultural heritages are matched with contemporary artists and are organized in an interview format; the book Layers of Korean Beauty develops readers’ “visual taste” for Korean beauty.With 26 artists discussing 26 of Korea’s most iconic cultural treasu...
  • VOL.75 / 2024.10
[INFORMATION / INFO]

K-Book Promotion Event

Info   K-Book Promotion Event   2021.10.05                     Meet K-Books in every corner of the world!12 Cultural Centers and 2 Culture and Information Officers will be hosting the K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event between August and December with an aim to spread the values of K-Books and boost public awareness.   Region Country Asia Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Turkey Europe Belgium, Sweden (Culture and Information Officer), Spain, United Kingdom CIS Russia Africa Nigeria, South Africa (Culture and Information Officer) Oceania Au...
  • VOL.39 / 2021.10
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