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Book Trip [Celeb’s Book Spot ④] Chaeg Bar A Healing Space Where Books and Liquor Harmonize 2023.05.02 The area in front of Hongik University, where restaurants, bars, and clubs are focused, is known as an area for young people. Walk along the Yeonhuiro road, past the crowded street, and you will find a bar that shows off a unique concept - “Chaeg Bar.” Chaeg Bar, which is like finding treasure hidden deep inside an alley, is a “drinking bookstore” - a bar and a night bookstore - like its name suggests (chaeg means book in Korean). A bar and a bookstore seem like an awkward mix, but Chaeg Bar has been getting word of mouth as it was introduced by movie director Jang Hang-Jun, writer Kim Young-Ha, Kim Sang-Wook, and RM of BTS (idol group). It might not be easy to find the place as it is located between stores in a narrow alley, but it proudly says that “there might be people that have never visited us, but there is no one t...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.05.02 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.58 / 2023.05

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#SF

#K-Book #SF KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2023.04.03 The 2035 SF Mystery 1. Publication Details Title | The 2035 SF MysteryAuthor | Cheon Seonran et alPublisher | NabiclubPublication Date | 2022-01-14ISBN | 9791191029406No. of pages | 308Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Bae Jeongeun - Greenbook Agency, Foreign RightsEmail | jeongeun@grb-agency.comPhone | +82-02-2676-2201 3. Book Intro A convergence of science fiction, a genre that contemplates the future of humankind at the forefront of the era, and a mystery that studies the depth of humanity. The project stemmed from the idea to have writers representing each of their fields imagine the near future where the aftermath of COVID-19 has come to an end. At its basic themes, the book illustrates what could happen if factors such as human clones, refugee accommodat...

VOL.57 / 2023.04

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Namhansanseong Fortress

Special Project [Book & Media ②] Namhansanseong Fortress To Surrender, or to Fight until the Last Minute, That is the Question 2023.03.13 The King of Joseon and His Aides Besieged by the Qing Dynasty Army after Retreating to Namhansanseong Fortress.Life-or-Death Debate on whether to Surrender or Fight until death.Enemy Troops Approaching amidst Depleting Supplies. Byungjahoran (the Qing’s invasion of Joseon in Byungja year, 1636-1637) is a war that broke out in 1636 between Joseon and the Qing dynasty of China. The Qing invaded Joseon in anger at Joseon’s pro-Ming policy (a foreign policy favoring the Ming dynasty). Consequently, the then ruler of Joseon, King Injo (r. 1623-1649), fled the royal palace and retreated to Namhansanseong fortress (Namhansanseong is a historical mountain fortress city 25km southeast of Seoul, South Korea), where he resisted. As such, Byungjahoran marks a watershed event in the...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

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2023 Overseas Publication Grants

Info 2023 Overseas Publication Grants 2023.04.03 KPIPA provides Overseas Publication Grants for the overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights. 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, 2022 to October 31th, 2023 - Such books must be published in the time period and be submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (“KPIPA”) by November 13th, 2023 (Monday) - Publishers can apply up to only 5 titles maximum ? Scope of selection: Around 40 books will be selected, and grants will be provided in amounts varying by region -&n...

VOL.57 / 2023.04

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.04.03 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.57 / 2023.04

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Korean Books Published by Haru Publisher Indonesia

Export Case Korean Books Published by Haru Publisher Indonesia 2023.03.13 Twelve years ago, there were only a few translated Korean books in Indonesia. Most of them were literature books and project books (Project books are usually published with the budget from the author/institution (sometimes it's 50:50 with the publishers, depending on the agreement). It's not only textbooks/study books, but every book needed by the organization and they reach out to the publisher asking to publish their books.) from certain institutions, for example, collections of poetry or collections of literary studies. So Haru Publisher, which was founded in 2011, saw this as an opportunity, besides that the editors had a great interest in Korean culture.Our first book, So, I Married an Antifan (Terrace Books), was published in 2012. A few months before this book was published, we started promoting it on social media. We partnered up with communities to promote thi...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

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The Future of Korean Novels: Gen-MZ Writers

Topic The Future of Korean Novels: Gen-MZ Writers 2023.02.20 There is a new wind blowing into Korean literature. With the emergence of new media, we hear that literature will soon face its demise every time. However, even in the era of YouTube and Netflix, Korean literature still keeps its blood young with the inflow of new writers. At the center of the new flow stands the so-called Gen-MZ (Millennials + Gen Z) writers, born in the 1980s and 1990s. Gen MZ writers, such as Choi Eun-Yung, Chung Se-Rang, Jang Ryu-Jin, Park Sang-Young, Kim Cho-Yeop, and Cheon Seon-Ran, are highlighted as the future of Korean literature. As the new year 2023 loomed, many publishers released a list of books to be published, which includes Gen-MZ writers' names. Writer Choi Eun-Yung, Park Sang-Young, and Chung Se-Rang (ⓒMunhakdongne Publishing Group)...

VOL.55 / 2023.02

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.03.13 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...

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[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Helen Cho

Korean Translator Helen Cho 2023.02.20 Helen Cho is a freelance translator and interpreter based in Seoul and London. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from University College London, UK. She won the 46th Modern Korean Literature Translation Commendation Award in Fiction, and multiple Translation Grants from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. She has translated numerous literary works, films, plays, and musicals. As an interpreter, her areas of expertise include literature, art, film, performing arts, culture, media, and education. PROFILE ? Korean-English translator/interpreter ? solongoshelen@gmail.com EDUCATION ? 2009: University College London, UK - Master of Arts in English ...

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