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The Korean Book Importing Success Story of Diamond, a Japanese Publisher

The Korean Book Importing Success Story of Diamond, a Japanese Publisher   2021.07.05   Why Diamond acquired the publication rights of the book, I Almost Lived Too Hard   It was April 2019 when I heard about the book I Almost Lived Too Hard (Woongjin ThinkBig) (Japanese title: あやうく一生懸命生きるところだった). As soon as I saw its appealing title and theme, I was convinced that it would also sell in Japan. Books related to emotional sicknesses such as depression and stress were trending in the Japanese publishing market around that time, and there was already the atmosphere among the public that the book’s topic of “not living to the fullest” might be accepted. As I also had a time when my mind was very distressed, I wanted to present this book to people with “exhausted minds.”Besides, it was around that time that another bestselling Korean book, I Decided to Live As Myself (Woods of Mind’s Books) (Japanese title: 私は私のままで生きることにした) began ...
  • VOL.36 / 2021.07
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Writer Kim Bo-Young

Korean Authors   Writer Kim Bo-Young The Strongest SF Writer   2023.04.03   Writer Kim Bo-Young, one of the representative SF writers in Korea, has had a significant influence on newly-debuted SF writers since the 2000s with her flexible ideas and wonderful imagination. She was the first Korean writer to introduce her short story ? An Evolutionary Myth - in Clarkesworld, an SF magazine in the US. Also, she has been a popular writer among international readers, as seen in the publication of her book in the US by Harper Collins, a big publishing house in the country. Writer Kim Bo-Young is known to dedicate herself fully to writing stories with the mindset that every work is her last story to be shown to the world. Following is an interview with writer Kim, who has been going across boundaries in the literary world beyond SF.       It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please briefly introduce...
  • VOL.57 / 2023.04
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Hugo Publishing

Korean Publishers   Hugo Publishing Where Various Voices are Heard   2023.03.13   Each of our lives has different stories. As we grow up in society, there are moments of happiness and sadness, and encounters with things that are beneficial to us and things that are not. There’s a publisher that cherishes and highlights things that we drop or lose while we race on the track of life. Hugo Publishing focuses on capturing the voices of each and everything that is easy to be forgotten. Following is an interview with Hugo Publishing, which values the connection between individuals and the numerous entities surrounding them.   Logo of Hugo Publishing     It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce yourself to our international readers.   Two editors began publishing in 2013, releasing the first book, The Purpose of Boys. Since then, we’ve been publishing liberal arts books, starting with books about p...
  • VOL.56 / 2023.03
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Balgeunmirae Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers   Balgeunmirae Publishing Co. Children’s Laughter is Our Bright Future   2023.02.20   Laughing children are strong enough to make people around them feel happy. Like the phrase “children’s laughter is the bright future of our time,” one publisher has been giving children a big smile, building a brighter future with their books - Balgeunmirae Publishing Co. Since it was founded in 2005, Balgeunmirae Publishing Co. has released many books for children until now, hosted contests and meetings with readers, and published its content through diverse platforms. Let’s take a moment to listen to a story of Balgeunmirae Publishing Co., which makes children smile with tales they are familiar with.   The logo of Balgeunmirae Publishing Co.     Welcome. It’s a pleasure to have you on K-Book Trends. Please tell our overseas readers what Balgeunmirae Publishing Co. is and its m...
  • VOL.55 / 2023.02
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2nd Week, August 2021

Best Sellers   2nd Week, August 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2021.09.06   It’s August in Korea ? the breeze has replaced the hot heat of the air. There has also been a fresh breeze in the Korean publishing industry. The no.1 book in Korea’s four major online bookstores, Dollagoot Dream Department Store 2 implies that fantasy novels are no longer a minority interest among Korean readers. The infinite love of readers can be seen in the numbers as its previous volume, Dollagoot Dream Department Store 1, made its way into the leading ranks of bestsellers. If you want to be empathetic and feel consoled by the story of Penny, the employee of the dream department store, try reading the series, volumes 1 and 2.The integrated bestsellers list also indicates what Korean readers are wrestling with these days. While the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated readers’ economic challenges, new economic and business books are being published in t...
  • VOL.38 / 2021.09
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#Preference & Hobby

#K-Book   #Preference & Hobby KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.09.06   Classic Music of the Day 1. Publication Details   Title | Classic Music of the DaySubtitle | Music alone doesn’t comfort youAuthor | Cho HyunyoungPublisher | HYEONAMSA PUBLISHING Co., Ltd.Publication Date | 2020-10-15ISBN | 9788932320861No. of pages | 344Dimensions | 128 * 188   2. Copyright Contact   Name | Cho Eun MiEmail | bscrap@hyeonamsa.comPhone | +82-2-323-5051   3. Book Intro   The daily joy of classical music.On the commute home, or on a sunny weekend afternoon, or on a quiet autumn night stroll... If you feel like listening to different music from your usual playlist, this book is perfect for you. It recommends Edvard Grieg’s “Morning Mood” to set the mood on your way to work, Friedrich Gulda’s “Concerto for Cello” for afternoon cocktail hours, Igor Str...
  • VOL.38 / 2021.09
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Discussing the Current Status of Korean Picture Books

Discussing the Current Status of Korean Picture Books   2021.06.07   A visual language that captivates all generations   From the beginning of the 2000s, Korean picture books have been displaying a dramatic change in their identity, and it is even difficult to predict their next transformation. In the background was the growth of authors who have been honing their professional illustrating skills since the 1990s and the introduction of new authors in the field influenced by them. Also, the expansion of the readership has influenced the trend as generation Z has begun to recognize picture books as a new media. The most distinctive characteristic of Korean picture books is that there’s not only an increasing number of aesthetic aspects but also metaphoric and experimental attempts. Picture books with rich expressions and aesthetic mechanisms are becoming a new tool for communication that reaches all generations.   Picture books are growing their readership a...
  • VOL.35 / 2021.06
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Writer Lee Byung-Ryul

Korean Authors   Writer Lee Byung-Ryul A Traveler that Sings About Love   2023.02.20   Traveling gives you the hope that something new will begin, as you walk away from monotonous daily life and meet new people and new things, in a fresh environment. There is a writer looking to live an adventurous life, traveling and embracing the unknown experiences that travel offers. Writer Lee Byung-Ryul sometimes comforts readers with poems and prose touching the emotional realm, and sometimes he sings about love. Following is an interview with writer Lee Byung-Ryul, who hopes to tell more people that love is absolute and is a necessity in our lives.       It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce yourself to our subscribers.   Hello, everyone. I’m Lee Byung-Ryul. I write poems and prose and take photographs, too. I’m a person that prefers doing things on the desk to things that involve having to move a lo...
  • VOL.55 / 2023.02
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Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest

Info   Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest   2021.09.06   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.38 / 2021.09
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Agency list

Agency List   Agency list   2021.09.06   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 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA         Agency ...
  • VOL.38 / 2021.09
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