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Agency List Agency list 2025.10.02 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.87 / 2025.10

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The End of Summer, or the Beginning of Change

Best Sellers The End of Summer, or the Beginning of Change Bestseller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstoresin Korea for the 2nd week of August, 2025 2025.09.04 By mid-August, students’ summer vacations come to an end, and the holiday season for adults begins to wind down. People feel “a sense of reward for having endured the summer heat,” while looking forward to the cool weather of autumn. Yet with climate change and the recurring notion that “this year may be the coolest summer we will have,” the end of summer brings not only relief but also unease. The August bestsellers reflect this ambivalence, featuring both titles that hold steady in the rankings and others that signal the start of change.On the overall bestseller list, Sung Hae-Na’s Honmono continues to firmly hold the No. 1 spot. At the same time, the debut novel Grapefruit Apricot Club by Han Roro?a Korean singer-songwriter who debuted in 2022?draws attention. The novel, which explor...

VOL.86 / 2025.09

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2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York

Info 2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York K-Books Go Global 2025.09.04 Korean publishing goes worldwide! Another Bold Leap Forward. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) supports copyright and IP exports of K-Books at overseas B2B book fairs, discovering new markets and boosting global competitiveness. This time, it will be held in New York, the heart of publishing in the world! The Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming to New York to present the unique appeal of Korean books. Period: Sept. 4 (Thu.) - 5 (Fri.), 2025Venue: NYC Seminar & Conference Center Fifteen Korean publishers will participate in the fair, meeting with around 50 U.S. companies, including publishers, agencies, and IP firms, and showcasing more than 100 Korean books. Major programs① 1:1exportconsultations: Personalized meetings...

VOL.86 / 2025.09

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2025.09.04 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 : +82-2-707-21...

VOL.86 / 2025.09

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Today and Tomorrow of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System

Publishing Industry Today and Tomorrow of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System 2023.09.04 Current status of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System (KOPDS) When Song-In Books, a large South Korean book wholesaler, went bankrupt in 2017, many publishers were left in a state of chaos. Publishers suffered a lot of losses because they were unable to keep track of which books were in which bookstores, and how many copies were in stock and sold. This prompted the creation of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System (KOPDS), which was built in accordance with the Fourth Five-Year Plan for the Promotion of Publishing Culture, reflecting the need to build an advanced distribution system for the publishing industry. The system was launched in Sept...

VOL.62 / 2023.09

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Book Pricing Strategies in Korea

Publishing Industry Book Pricing Strategies in Korea 2023.07.03 Average list price of books sold in 2022 was 17,869 Korean won In Korea, books are usually sold at a fixed price. It’s because the “fixed book price policy” is implemented as the book price policy in accordance with the Publishing Industry Promotion Act. According to the Korean Publishers Association’s statistics, the average fixed price of books in Korea in 2022 was 17,869 won, 4.4% up from the previous year (17,116 won). This isn’t a sharp increase considering the international pulp prices and domestic labor costs that have been driving prices up in recent years because publishers sell books at a “competitive price” as they fiercely compete with multiple titles in the market.In the Korean publishing market, the hardback, paper...

VOL.60 / 2023.07

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Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2025

Info Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2025 2025.08.04 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) provides publication grants to promote the export of Korean publications. The grants provide partial financial assistance to foreign publishing companies that have published or intend to publish Korean content in accordance with copyright agreements. This year’s grants were conducted only for non-literary books. And they selected a total of 31 titles from 21 publishing companies across six countries, and they are as follows: 爆爆超人的驚奇科學探險1 English title | Supppperman hidden science 1Author | SuppppermanApplicant | Azoth Books Co., LtdCountry/Published language | Taiwan/Complex Chinese Oh My God 科學偵探1: 戴面具的核能怪人 English title | Oh My God Victor the Monster and Nuclear EnergyAuthor | Kwon Yong chanApplicant | Azoth Books Co., Ltd...

VOL.85 / 2025.08

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2025.08.04 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.85 / 2025.08

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Translation and Publication Support Projects in Korea

Publishing Policy Translation and Publication Support Projects in Korea 2023.07.03 Good news for international publishers planning to translate and publish Korean books! - Translation and Publication Support Projects in Korea Various institutions in Korea have been running translation and publication projects to support international publishers planning to publish Korean books with an aim to promote Korean books to overseas markets. Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) - 〈Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers〉 LTI provide grants for translation and publication of Korean books to extend the global reach of Korean literature. ? Eligible Applicants: Overseas publishers that have acquired the rights to Korean literary, humanities, ...

VOL.60 / 2023.07

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The 2025 K-Book Market in Taipei: Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming up!

Info The 2025 K-Book Market in Taipei:Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming up! The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) andK-books are coming to Taiwan 2025.07.07 KPIPA has been supporting the global advancement of Korean publishing content in various ways, such as: translation support for contents, participation in international book fairs, and establishment of an international publishing network.This July 2025, the K-Book Market in Taipei, hosted by KPIPA, is set to be held in Taipei, Taiwan. Period: July 9 (Wed.) - July 10 (Thu.), 2025Venue: Courtyard By Marriott Taipei Taiwan is one of the key markets for K-book exports! Taiwanese readers’ interest in Korean books continues to grow, and Taiwan is a country with a high level of cultural affinity.At this year’s K-Book Market in Taipei, we look forward to accelerating t...

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