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Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2020.02.03 The Strange but Extraordinary Cat Detective Vol. 2 1. Publication Details Imprint | Gana Publishing Co., Ltd.Title | The Strange but Extraordinary Cat Detective Vol. 2Subtitle| Where did mom disappear to?Author | Ko HeejungIllustrator | matssssalGenre | Children’s bookFormat | 175×235Binding | Hard coverPages | 128pagesISBN | 9788957362495 2. Contact Name | Lee JungsoonPhone | +82-70-4398-2221Email | 94sooni@gmail.comURL | http://www.ganapub.com 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Cat detective; mystery story for kids; realistic fiction for kids; mom; family; great detectiveTarget Readership | Ages 9?12 4. About the Author and Illustrator Author - Ko HeejungWith deep interest in things happening around the world, Author Ko Heejung enjoys writing stories which are mo...

VOL.19 / 2020.02

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Overseas Publication Grants

Overseas Publication Grants 2018.05.30 Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) requests yourinterest and participation in our "Overseas Publication Grants," a project that promotes export of Korean publications to overseas markets. 1. Project Overview ? Purpose : upport the overseas publication of outstanding Korean works in order to lay the groundwork for a "Korean Wave" in the publishing industry. ? Summary : Provide partial grants to overseas publishers that have published or will publish Korean works in 2018 under acopyright agreement with a Korean publisher. 2. Project Details Category Details Eligibility Overseas publishers that imported a copyright of a Korean book Publishers who have published or will publish in 2018; must be able to submit a dummy book(...

VOL.9 / 2018.05

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Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company

Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company Flowing through the village like a slow, clear stream Creating books that know me, that know the world 2017.11.01 It has been nearly 18 years since two sisters started operating an independent publishing company together in a corner of an animal hospital. Seeking the nature of things that are not always visible, rather than things tangible and in this process, creating books that know 'me' and the world is what Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company tries to pursue. We are in the age of competition amongst independent publishers. The following is a Q&A with Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company, operated with unique individuality. KPIPA We'd like to ask you to introduce your company to our readers in South Korea and abroad. CEO Hyun-jung Kim (Kim from below) Risu Publishing Company is a business run by a family and even the name comes from my firstborn child. 'Risu' means 'the village's water'. From a long...

VOL.6 / 2017.11

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Great places to meet South Korean books

Great places to meet South Korean books Platforms for Korean books 2019.10.07 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has been managing an online platform since December 2018 through which users outside South Korea can search for Korean published content and use the information. Called 'K-Book', this platform has selected books determined to be well suited for global readers and provides detailed information on those books in English. When it first went online in December last year, it offered 1,147 book entries, and the number has been growing since. www.k-book.or.kr When 'K-Book' first went online in December last year, it offered 1,147 book entries, and the number has been growing since. To maintain sustainable expansion of the K-Book platform, referencing other countries' methods in providing information on publishing content may prove to be fruitful. Countries like the United Kingdom, Fr...

VOL.16 / 2019.10

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South Korean bestsellers in November

South Korean bestsellers in November Bestsellers at South Korea's biggest online bookstores, Kyobo Book Centre and Interpark 2019.12.09 The bestseller lists for the third week of November from South Korea's biggest online bookstores Kyobo Book Centre and Interpark were nearly identical, showing a clear trend in reader demand as the year-end wanes closer. In addition to Trend Korea 2020 which topped both lists last month, books like 8, The Longevity Paradox and Ji-young Kim, Born in '82 were popular at both bookstores, showing South Korean readers were into a number of subjects in November like economics/management, self-development, health and novels and not just focused on one category. However, if one category has shown consistent strength on South Korean bestselling book lists, that would be essays. On both top 10 bestseller lists were Geulbaewoo's Either Tired or Nothing You Like and Ven. Pomnyun's Now Is Good As Is while at Kyobo, I Want To Be a Good Person Only...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2019.12.09 The world is beautiful even with tears 1. Publication Details Imprint | Bulkwang MediaTitle | The world is beautiful even with tearsSubtitle| Buddha's teachings on how to love painAuthor| Venerable BokakGenre | Humanities: social scienceFormat | 150×214Binding | PaperbackPages | 336pagesISBN | 9788974796730 2. Contact Name | Choi ChanghoPhone | +82-2-420-3200Email | pepsichoi@naver.comURL | http://www.bulkwang.co.kr 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Buddhims; Buddhist preceptsTarget Readership | Young adults and up 4. About the Author Venerable Jeongnyeom took his vow under the guidance of Venerable Huichan, also known as the Forever Changing One. Venerable Jeongnyeom graduated from Joong-ang Sangha University, and he was ...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2018.01 Farewell 1. Publication Details Imprint | SANZINI Title | Farewell Subtitle | Learning about Death Author | Ki-Sook Lee Format | 188*257 Binding | Paperback Pages | 262pages ISBN | 978-89-65454-37-3 2. Contact Name | Haneulbada Park Phone | +82-51-504-7070 Email | ehreh1111@daum.net URL | http://www.sanzinibook.com 3. Marketing Information Issued Copies / Bestselling Ranking | 1,000 copies Topic | Life and death Target Readership | General public Media Review and Advertisement | The study of death deals not with death but with life. ? Psychologist Robert Kastenbaum 4. About the Author Lee was born in Busan in 1950. She retired from her position as professor of family and elderly welfare at Silla Univer...

VOL.8 / 2018.01

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South Korea's budding publishing experts

South Korea's budding publishing experts 2018.01 University education inside South Korea to create experts in the publishing industry peaked in the 1990s. This was reflected in how even regional universities outside the capital area created new majors for this purpose while more than 10 two-year community colleges also did the same. There were also several locations that used the title "electronic publishing". Currently there is only one four-year university that has a publishing related major(Semyung University) and two two-year colleges(Shingu College, Seoil University). In today's modern world where job education is key, the number of majors at universities might as well be a barometer for how successful that field is. And this change shows well how things have greatly changed from 20 years ago when there was a surge of those working in the publishing industry. On the other hand, there is a need to note not many publishers require their workers to ...

VOL.8 / 2018.01

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Interview with author Soon-won Lee

Interview with author Soon-won Lee Pure Korean Literature, Shining Lyricism 2017.11.01 Works by novelist Soon-won Lee are pure, traditional and nature-centric. He has lived some 30 years as a novelist and his writing at times has been published in textbooks or produced into short television films. His works, known for their deep Korean narratives, are now garnering attention overseas. There is a saying that the most traditional things are usually the most global, which would explain why his pure, Korean writing has been gaining interest outside of the country. We spoke to the novelist on his recently exported the whale who returned to the sea, where he gets his inspiration from, what Korean literature needs now and going forward among other things. KPIPA We are delighted to feature you on our webzine. Could you introduce yourself for our readers? Soon-won Lee Hello, I am Korean novelist Soon-won Lee. I am 60 years old and I have been writing novels from when...

VOL.6 / 2017.11

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2019 South Korea-China Publishing Copyright Exchanges Event

2019 South Korea-China Publishing Copyright Exchanges Event 2019.12.09 Currently, in 2019, many South Korean publications can be seen throughout the world regardless of genre, including literature, books on hobbies, learning languages and children's books. Thanks to the efforts of many publishing experts and professionals inside and outside the country, South Korean publications have now started to become known overseas. However, exchanges came to a standstill after active engagement for many years with one country. This country was China. After political conflict arose between the two countries over the deployment of an anti-missile system called THAAD in South Korea in 2016, bilateral publication copyright deals were also affected. Three years after this issue presented itself, relationships were mended for the first time in three years at the “2019 South Korea-China Publishing Copyright Exchanges Event”. One-on-One Business Matching Between South Korea...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

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