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2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF)

Topic   2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) Theme - 긋닛:斷續 punctuation   2021.08.02   The 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) is set open at S-Factory in Seongsu-dong for 5 days from September 8th to 12th under the theme of “긋닛:斷續 punctuation.” This year’s fair will have its role as “market” complemented, which was assessed to be lacking in last year’s fair when it was open online for the first time due to the pandemic. In addition, reflecting the readers’ demands for an offline meeting, this year’s fair will be more compact though smaller in size compared to last year.   긋닛:斷續 punctuationThe theme of the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair “긋닛” read as “gutnit” is an old Korean word meaning close to the state of “intermittent,” pausing and continuing repeatedly. It also has the meaning of comma (,) and full stop (.).Topic of 2021 SIBFAt this juncture, the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair approaches. While...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
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Protect the Ecosystem and Environment with Books

Special Project   Protect the Ecosystem and Environment with Books Earth, the planet we must protect   2021.08.02   Climate crisis, zero waste, and sustainability; these are keywords commonly found these days. They seem to have become more common after the outbreak of COVID-19, as more people are interested in environmental issues due to this unprecedented disease. Also, as the social distancing period is extended, the increasing amount of daily trash such as plastic and single-use products rose as a social issue. Alert consumers are actively participating in solving environmental problems by carrying out campaigns such as zero waste, using environment-friendly products, and carrying reusable containers instead to reduce single-use packages. Efforts continue in the publishing industry as well. With public interest, books about ecosystems and the environment increased greatly. Also, books about the environment and zero waste are published, interacting with readers. Follow...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
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Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do

Book Trip   Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do A city of daily leisure   2021.08.02     Dangjin-si, or Dangjin City, located in the northernmost cove area of Chungcheongnam-do, got its name from the region’s history of a harbor city that used to be the gateway to Tang during the Silla Dynasty. It neighbors Asan and Seosan of Chungcheongnam-do to the East and West respectively. As it faces Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do Province, to the North, it is the first region people reach when they ride down the Seohaean Expressway out of the province. The vast ocean spreads out to the South, and you can have a good time on the foreshore by renting gear at local stores. Waegok Village is the only place in Korea where you can enjoy sunrise, sunset, and moonrise at one spot, making it the perfect place to relish leisurely time. As such, Dangjin-si has recently become a rising star on the west coast, offering various things to see and enjoy. Every part of Dangjin-si is full of ...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
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Writer Lee Kyung-Hye

Korean Authors   Writer Lee Kyung-Hye Writing is About Getting the Thorns Out of Your Chest   2023.07.03   People say that books read during childhood and adolescence have a profound impact on later life. It’s because it’s when the ego develops, and life values are formed. Writer Lee Kyung-Hye, who has been writing and translating various fiction, is also known as the writer of steady-selling children’s and young adult fiction such as One Day I Died (Baram Books). She is a writer who describes not only unlimited, dreamy stories but also frustrating and painful stories like thorns stuck in your heart, through the language of young children and teenagers. Following is an interview with writer Lee, who shows her love for her readers and the world through her stories.       It’s an honor to have you with us for K-Book Trends. Please introduce yourself to our readers.   Hello, eve...
  • VOL.60 / 2023.07
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Human Cube

Korean Publishers   Human Cube From an Imprint to a Publisher, and Finally, a Publishing Group   2023.06.05   An imprint refers to a system where a publisher gives an independent brand or affiliate to an editor or others and entrusts them with the entire management of it. Many big publishing houses have several imprints in operation as it is like killing two birds with one stone ? skillful editors can receive the capital and know-how from the parent company, and the parent company can keep diversity in publications. Human Cube, which began as an imprint of a large publishing house Munhakdongne in 2012, gained independence in 2018. Since then, it has been growing at a fast pace, publishing various books based on the experiences cumulated during the years run as an imprint. Today, Human Cube has become a publishing group with three affiliates, cultivating competent publishers. Following is an interview with Hwang Sang-Wook, head of the publishing house Human Cube, ...
  • VOL.59 / 2023.06
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Wisdom House, Inc

Korean Publishers   Wisdom House, Inc Dreaming of Becoming the Most Reader-centric Publisher   2023.01.02   One publisher is running with its dream of becoming a big and reader-centric general publishing house. Wisdom House is the publisher that recently reshaped itself through brand renewal to get closer to its readers. The publisher pays close attention to readers’ tastes and interests and sometimes talks to its readers. Wisdom House prints books and has expanded its realm to web comics and novels. The company is already recognized as one of Korea’s most influential publishers, but it never ceases to publish books on diverse themes, strives to be near its readers, and tries new things. Today, we met Wisdom House and heard its stories.   Logo of Wisdom House     It’s an honor to have you here on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Wisdom House to our subscribers.   The general publisher Wis...
  • VOL.54 / 2023.01
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2nd Week, September 2021

Best Sellers   2nd Week, September 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2021.10.05   It’s September in Korea, and the warm sun and the cool breeze put smiles on people’s faces. As the traditional book-reading season of autumn approaches, fiction is showing its presence on the integrated list of bestsellers. Along with the continued popularity of the Dollagoot Dream Department Store series, which has brought about a fantasy fiction syndrome in Korea, writer Han Kang’s I Do Not Bid Farewell ranked first on the list. This book is the first new title from Han Kang in five years since she won the International Booker Prize in 2016 with The Vegetarian (Changbi) and has been gaining popularity among not only Korean readers but also foreign readers. The story I Do Not Bid Farewell depicts the memories of love that make human beings human in poetic sentences against the background of the Jeju April 3 Incident, a painful event in Korean histor...
  • VOL.39 / 2021.10
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Bestseller Keyword - Money

Bestseller Keyword - Money In 2020, Readers Chased After the Flow of Money   2021.02.08       The Asian Financial Crisis that broke out in 1997 may have sparked the recent publishing trend of “money” and “wealth” in Korea. At this time when all the conventional wisdom of getting a good job, earning money, and pursuing a stable life without debts has broken, books such as Rich Dad Poor Dad (Minumin) that suggest a new perspective that debt can also be an asset claiming that people need to study about money, and Who Moved My Cheese? (Jinmyoung) that gives a lesson that only those that have overcome fear and adapted to changes can go through challenges, caught readers’ attention. Then, the “get rich fever” in 2002, best represented by the commercial copy - “Hope you become rich!” - of a credit card company, strongly struck the publishing market. Readers, who became anxious due to restructuring in their company, early retirement, and the burden of inflation-dr...
  • VOL.31 / 2021.02
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Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021

Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021   2021.01.04       More consumers are purchasing books through their mobile phones or on the Internet in the aftermath of the pandemic   The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the entire world throughout the year and has brought about a drastic change in our daily life. Homes became the base camp for activities as people worked from home, and kids studied at home. Amidst the uncertain economic situation where nothing can be predicted, people began to be interested in grasping the opportunity to become rich. Such social change had a significant influence on the publishing industry. The number of online bookstore users and sales volume have jumped up by leaps and bounds. According to the settlement data announced by Kyobo Bookstore on June 8th for the first half of the year, purchases made both on mobile phones and on the online platform recorded 56.3% during the period surpassin...
  • VOL.30 / 2021.01
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3rd Week, May 2021

3rd Week, May 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2021.06.07   A keyword that can represent the first half of 2021 in Korea would be “money.” As economic uncertainty grew due to the spread of COVID-19, more people jumped into investing in the stock market and real estate. Hence, it is not surprising to see the rising popularity of business and investment books. For example, Trading and Son, You Must Study Money joined the top 10 bestselling books for the third week of May. Trading is a guide book about how to make a profit from buying and selling stocks in certain situations. Meanwhile, as you can guess from the sub-title “5 millionaire Dad’s Realistic Lecture on the Economy,” Son, You Must Study Money teaches basic economic principles and knowhow to accumulate wealth. Korean readers’ increased interest in “wealth” is expected to continue, as supported by books in the business and investment category hitting the bestsellers’ l...
  • VOL.35 / 2021.06
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