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Bookstore Manager’s Pick: Books for Teens

Bookstore Manager’s Pick: Books for Teens 2021.06.07 “Mom, I like this book so much! Is there another book written by this author?” My daughter, second-grade in middle school, exclaimed, “I’m gonna be her fan from now on!” as she flipped over the last page of You-won (Changbi Publishers, Inc.) written by author Baek On-Yu. She said the author’s style of writing sentences was particularly attractive. Not so long after, my daughter heard the news that the writer had won the “Author of the Day Award,” and she cheered as if she herself was the winner. Even though it is my job to recommend books to people, I was especially happy to see how much my daughter loved the book that I had recommended to her.You-won, the winner of the 2020 Changbi Prize for Young Adult Fiction, is a novel about the life of high-schooler You-Won, who survived a tragic fire that happened when she was young. Imagine th...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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Books Written by Koreans Born and Living Overseas

Books Written by Koreans Born and Living Overseas Stories that Flower and Bloom from Korean Roots 2021.05.03 Last year, Korean American poet Choi Don-Mi and Korean Japanese novelist Yoo Mi-Ri won the National Book Award with DMZ Colony (Wave Books) and JR上野驛公園口 (It means Tokyo Ueno Station) (河出書房新社) respectively. The National Book Award is one of the most prestigious book awards in the United States, which grants awards in the four categories of novel, non-fiction, poetry, and children’s literature. The good news continued this year. Writer Tae Keller’s When You Trap a Tiger (Random House USA Inc) won the John Newbery Medal and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for children’s literature. Also, Anna Kim’s children’s book Danbi Leads the School Parade (VIKING) was chosen as the picture book of honor. As such, works by Korean authors are blooming across the world, proving their value. Many works by Korean authors living over...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Writer Kim Yeon-Su

Korean Authors Writer Kim Yeon-Su Playing the Happiness of Every Moment 2022.12.05 We all dream of living a happy life. What is a happy life? Some might say that it is achieved through social success or economic wealth. But there’s no guarantee that they will lead to true happiness. Here’s an interview with writer Kim Yeon-Su, who writes when he is happy and wants to cherish the happiness that comes from each moment, realizing that feeling joy is more important than making success or pleasing people. Perhaps that’s why his writings always deliver positive energy to people, no matter how long ? 28 years since his debut ? he has been writing. Following is the story of writer Kim Yeon-Su, who writes as if he is playing an instrument with full affection toward writing. ⓒ Channel Yes It is an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our subscribers and give a b...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

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Songsongbooks

Korean Publishers Songsongbooks The Place that Holds Everyday Stories With Upbeat Sound 2022.11.07 There is a publisher who focuses on small things in our daily lives and delivers them in an upbeat sound, like ‘pasongsong gyerantak (파송송 계란탁, the sound of chopping green onions and cracking eggs when making noodles).’ Songsongbooks find minor but common events taking place around our lives, change them into stories, and give joy to readers. The publisher selects light but fun topics rather than solemn and grave ones and publishes interesting books. As a former comics magazine editor, Songsongbooks’ director Kim Song-Eun loves drawings and images. She sometimes invites writers to hold signing events and book talks. She even becomes a character in the book and meets readers to deliver happiness. Let’s hear Songsongbooks’ stories as it meets readers in diverse forms and finds joy in their daily lives. Logo of Songsongbooks...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

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Writer Eun Hee-Kyung

Korean Authors Writer Eun Hee-Kyung A Genre Created through Continuous Innovation 2022.11.07 People all look at the world from their own viewpoints and ways of thinking. For that matter, one’s thoughts and notions play important roles in viewing and judging others. Of course, it is not easy to change a deeply rooted mindset. Still, some continue to innovate and move along with the changes in the world. Writer Eun Hee-Kyung, who emphasizes relations and communication with others and looking beyond prejudices, debuted 27 years ago. Still, she does not hesitate to make changes. This time, we met writer Eun Hee-Kyung who delivers warm stories in a slightly cold-blooded manner and has established her works as a unique genre. ⓒ Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) It’s an honor to have you on our webzine. Please say hello to our readers and introduce yourself. Hello, everyone. I am a novelist, and I d...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

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Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest

Info Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest 2021.08.02 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) hosts the 〈2021 K-Book Translation Contest: Reading Korea, Bridging Cultures〉 in a novel attempt to provide a space of cultural exchange through publication and increase the international attention to and base of Korean culture and publication. The contest is open to the general public. Therefore, much attention and participation of resident foreigners in South Korea who are interested in Korean culture will be appreciated. Purpose of the Contest ? To expand international exchange/cooperation and increase attention on Korean books through the K-book Translation Contest in connection with commemorative establishment of diplomatic relations. Outline of the Contest ? Contest title : 2021 K-Book Translation Con...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.08.02 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Region...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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Kanki Publishing’s Successful Import Cases of Korean Books

Kanki Publishing’s Successful Import Cases of Korean Books The Korean Books Japanese Readers are Looking for 2021.05.03 Current status of the publishing market in Japan It began with writer Cho Nam-joo’s Kim Ji Young, Born 1982 (Minumsa) published at the end of 2018, which was then translated by Saito Mariko and published by Chikuma Shob? in Japan, that Korean literature started to see positive outcomes in Japan. Korean books that have been translated and published in Japan for the past 3 years are Almonds (Changbi), I Decided to Live as Myself (Woods of Mind’s Books), I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki (Heun), I Almost Lived Too Hard (Woongjin Thinkbig), Every Moments Were You (Wisdomhouse), and I Look at You Like a Flower (Ji Hye). As various Korean novels, essays, and poem collections are steadily translated into Japanese, the two countries’ languages and cultures seem to get closer. The books mentioned earlier share one common thing ? ...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Subscription Models of Local Bookstores

Subscription Models of Local Bookstores The “Extra Special” Service Provided by Local Bookstores 2021.05.03 Local bookstores are making colorful and fresh changes. From mere bookstores that sell books, they are transforming to become cultural hubs that represent the culture and art in their region. With large and small gatherings such as book clubs and transcription meetings, local bookstores serve as the main gathering spots in their neighborhoods. They are also loved as cultural complexes that run unique cultural art events such as exhibitions and music concerts. However, the situation local bookstores are going through nowadays is not as good as it used to be due to the pandemic. Bookstore managers have been mulling over how to break through the challenging time, and one solution they came up with was adopting a subscription model. Let’s take a look at some of the fine books and the “extra special” service that local bookstores have introduced. Hopi...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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3rd Week, June 2021

3rd Week, June 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.07.05 One book topped the bestseller lists of four major online bookstores in Korea in the third week of June 2021. It is Cho Kuk’s Time, written by Cho Kuk, former Senior Secretary to the President for Civil Affairs. It includes outspoken stories about political affairs he experienced during his term in office. It seems that readers’ curiosity towards the candid feelings of Cho Kuk surrounding several disputes has been the driving factor for its rising popularity. Other books about politics and society joined the bestsellers’ list as well. For example, Illusion of Correction is a book written by “The Guy Who Reads Youtube,” one of the major Youtube channels that introduced Jordan Peterson, the famous writer of Beyond Order, to Korea. It has been gaining great sympathy from male readers in their 20s with stories about the era where the real and fake are mixed up in chaos.Non-fic...

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