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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art 2020.10.05 The prominent characteristics of publications in the fields of comics and art are strong visual elements, imagination, and artistic messages embedded within. The traditional landscape of comics publications in Korea has significantly changed due to the evolution of ICT technologies and smartphones. Yet, webcomics (online comics) have noticeably risen above the surface and taken the center of comics distribution. However, fine comics that gained popularity on the webcomics platform and have gotten their artistic value recognized are often officially published as paper comics. Books in the art field come in different genres and types, ranging from academic books for fine art, design, music, plays, movies, and fashion, to popular practical books such as a guide for exams and coloring books as a pastime activity. Comics and art publications are usuall...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey

2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey 2020.10.05 Outline The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) conducted the 2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey under article 16.5 “Factual Surveying and Statistical Surveying of the Publication and Culture Industry.” The survey conducted from June to December 2018 for the period between January 1st to December 31st, 2017, includes Copyright Export Statistics Survey.The 2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey used a structured survey format (questionnaire) to research areas such as basic business information, general status, organization status, distribution status, business index and prospects, and other comments, where the researchers collected relevant information via phone calls, fax, e-mail, and offline surveys.The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) said that the objective is to identify the current status of businesses engaging in publishing, estimate their ...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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The publications magazines of Korea

The publications magazines of Korea 2020.09.07 The publications magazines of Korea Do You Want to Get Recent News and Information on publishing in Korea? The fastest way to hear stories from the Korean publishing industry and publishers!We would like to introduce to you Publication-specialized Korean magazines! Unparalleled publications magazine of, and for Korean publishers!Planning Meeting, Korean Publishing Marketing Research InstituteThis bi-weekly magazine specialized in publications provides useful information, on-the-ground interviews of publishers, and stories with much to take away, delivering various news from the Korean publishing industry and setting the stage for new discussions.Subscription & Inquiry : www.kpm21.co.kr, +82-2-336-5675 Pursuing a healthy ecosystem of books as a leading publications magazine in Korea!Publishing J...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home 2020.08.03 There is a wide variety of practical books that provide tips for diverse fields necessary in our daily life. So, this part divides the section into two: practical books for making homes and living a good social life. The former type mainly includes areas important at home such as raising children, cooking, keeping fit, and hobbies, while the latter type includes language books and traveling guides that are needed in living a social life. Books that feature tips for maintaining a good social relationship and those for expanding financial property can belong to the latter part as economics and business administration books. Today, we would like to first touch upon the publication of practical books for home. The number of titles in the field of family & living is decreasing, but other fields are seeing a rising number of publica...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books

Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books 2020.08.03 〈Contactless Online Business Meeting〉 held by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea for active copyright export of Korean books COVID-19 is showing no signs of abatingGlobal publication industry is undergoing difficult times with canceled international book fairs and limited traveling across borders If you are an overseas publisher planning to import Korea’s publications, this is your chance! “Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books” ▶ Contactless business matching between publishers- Introduce K-Books to the global market- Help overseas publishers’ copyright import #Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books- For publishers wi...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑥ Self-Development Publications

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑥ Self-Development Publications 2020.07.13 Self-development books in Korea are referred to as those related to the know-how on social relationships, success, skill cultivation, and educational tips. Put in other words, they are like guide books to live a better life. Among general books published for adult readers, self-development books are regarded as the low-level genre for practical books. As they are not specified to a particular genre, some books of this kind are put on the boundary between different fields or have several genres mixed in them. The reason readers choose to read self-development books is to pull themselves up to the next level through behavioral changes and positive mindsets and to carry out a successful social life. As such, these books give courage and hope to their readers encouraging them that they can do whatever they resolve to do. The sales revenue of self-develop...

VOL.24 / 2020.07

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.07.01 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...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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2nd Week, May 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, May 2024 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.06.03 May is known as the month of family in Korea, as there are many big and small holidays, such as Children’s Day and Parent’s Day. The 2nd week of May, especially with Children’s Day, was a great time to catch up on the books people have been meaning to read. As such, the integrated list of best sellers on major online bookstores in Korea for the week was dominated by business, self-help, and humanities books.The first book on the list is No. 3, How to LIVE Your Life, about the writer’s belief that investing can bridge the gap between the rich and poor and reduce social inequality. The book is divided into 3 chapters, covering investment strategies, methods, and attitudes. Another self-help book by football coach Son Woong-Jung, the father of football player Son Heung-Min, who has been excelling at home and abroad, entered the top 10. Featuring Son...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

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Integrated K-Book Platform

Integrated K-Book Platform 2020.07.13 Introduction_English Introduction_Chinese Introduction_Spanish The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea presents “Integrated K-Book Platform,” a data archive of Korean Books!Integrated K-Book Platform is now open to help exporters of K-Book copyrights! #Features- Able to search through a total of 12 categories and various hashtags- Able to search Korean authors, publishers, and agencies- Able to send inquiries to publishers and agencies Due to COVID-19, International book fairs including Bologna Children’s Book Fair are turning their eyes to online platforms.KPIPA has jumped in, too! We are planning to utilize the Integrated K-Book Platform and host business 1:1 matching programs to support the export of p...

VOL.24 / 2020.07

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑤ Science & Technology Publications

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑤ Science & Technology Publications 2020.06.01 Science & technology publication is one of the major pillars of a generation. It is because, for readers who have to adapt to the rapidly changing environment and seek survival strategies amidst the advent of the fourth industrial generation, those books are essential. Now a perception that science is only reserved for scientists and technology is something to do with robots is no longer acceptable. We need knowledge that can help us make decisions by ourselves in this changing world. We need knowledge that we can actively make use of. Therefore, books that professionals wrote in an easier language are like a guide that fills the knowledge gap of the readers. Adding to the traditional way of publishing paper books, science books have become widely popular though entertainment programs on TV or Social Media. This phenomenon has led to the m...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

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