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Ripples of Connection: The Cat Is the Answer

Export Case   Ripples of Connection: The Cat Is the Answer     2026.09     Where the Connection Began   Nabiclub returned to the 〈K-Book Copyright Market〉 this year. Overseas publishing markets diverge from domestic ones, and it is precisely within those differences that new possibilities emerge. This discovery is the fundamental reason we participate. What works differs from country to country, press to press, buyer to buyer. That is only natural, since the vitality of publishing comes from diversity. The primary purpose of attending is to identify and cultivate those points of intersection, whether through a market, a theme, a publishing house, or an individual editor.   When Nabiclub first attended the Market in 2025 to establish its identity as a press specializing in Korean mystery fiction, we achieved a modest yet deeply meaningful milestone: securing a rights contract with Yilin, a ...
  • VOL.98 / 2026.09
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Programs Supporting Korean Books Abroad, with a Focus on Translation Support

Knowledge   Programs Supporting Korean Books Abroad, with a Focus on Translation Support     2026.09     Connecting K-Books to the World Through Translation and Export Support   Kim Soi, Assistant Manager, Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA)   The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) supports the growth of the domestic publishing industry and helps build a reading ecosystem. Its mission is to build a publishing and reading ecosystem that grows together, and its vision is to be an institution that enriches people's lives through reading and leads the cultural industry through publishing. As K-culture spreads and overseas demand for Korean publishing content shows clear growth, the Agency has set “creating future growth engines for K-Books” as one of its four strategic goals, putting its resources and effort into securing global competitiveness...
  • VOL.98 / 2026.09
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Korean Publishing Market in 2025 Through Statistics

Knowledge   Korean Publishing Market in 2025 Through Statistics     2026.08     Industry Statistics and Management Information Statistics   Publishing industry statistics are broadly classified into industry statistics and management information statistics according to the perspective and purpose. Industry statistics are statistics on general industry status that look at the overall publishing industry, which are useful for industry analysis and policy formulation. On the other hand, management information statistics break down book classifications and comparison items, making them primarily useful for the business activities of publishers and bookstores. Depending on the content of the statistical information, industry statistics and management information statistics are divided into general statistics, production statistics, distribution statistics, and consumption statistics.   ...
  • VOL.97 / 2026.08
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Export Case: One Day a Cat Came to Me - Interest in K-Culture: Expanding Beyond Pop Culture and into Spiritual Culture

Export Case   Export Case: One Day a Cat Came to MeInterest in K-Culture: Expanding Beyond Pop Culture and into Spiritual Culture     2026.07     This book shares the wisdom of life learned from “Nyangi,” a cat encountered by chance at a mountain hermitage where the author settled after wrapping up ten years of life in Seoul. It captures the cat’s philosophy of living “earnestly yet casually” to the absolute fullest. From late 2025 through the first half of 2026, publishing rights for Bokyeong Sunim (Venerable Bokyeong)’s cat essay series comprising One Day a Cat Came to Me, Time to Read a Cat, and Happiness Brought by a Cat: Joyfully and Cheerfully were successfully contracted for export across 11 different linguistic regions worldwide, including the UK, Germany, Spain, and France. Although Bokyeong Sunim had...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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The Evolution and Growing Pains of the Seoul International Book Fair

Knowledge   The Evolution and Growing Pains of the Seoul International Book Fair     2026.07     We live in an era where depressing indicators of an ongoing publishing recession and a declining reading population have become all too familiar. Paradoxically, however, the scene at the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) held every June, where people gather through books, is more vibrant and dynamic than ever. Even in the midsummer heat, the long lines of readers and the lively energy within the publishers’ booths never cease. It demonstrates that the inherent power of books as a medium remains entirely valid.   The success of the SIBF in recent years has been nothing short of peerless. Since 2023, the book fair has gradually shed its traditional character as a mere market for...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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The Evolution of “Space-Based Healing Fiction” and Global Export Trends

Export Case   The Evolution of “Space-Based Healing Fiction” and Global Export Trends     2026.06     The Global Expansion of Healing Narratives in the Post-Pandemic Era   Over the past three years, Korean “space-based healing fiction” has firmly established itself as a distinct export genre in the international literary market. This movement aligns with shifting global reading trends in the wake of the pandemic. Following COVID-19, readers who experienced anxiety and isolation began actively seeking out “feel-good fiction” that offers emotional stability and a sense of restoration.   While rooted in familiar, everyday settings such as convenience stores, laundromats, and neighborhood bookstores, Korean space-based healing novels address universal themes of human relationships and the renewal of community, successfully forging a deep emotional connection with reader...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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A New Vision Rooted in Tradition: The Evolution of Korean Picture Books

Topic   A New Vision Rooted in Tradition:The Evolution of Korean Picture Books     2026.05     Who is searching for Korean picture books?   The Korean Pavilion at the 2026 Bologna Children’s Book Fair was consistently bustling with publishing professionals from around the world. In addition to those visiting the booth for pre-scheduled copyright consultations, it was not uncommon for visitors to be drawn in by the on-site author talks or workshops and request a meeting on the spot. On the second day of the fair, at the Networking Day hosted by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, participants were asked about the strengths of Korean picture books. They remarked that the books are not only delicate in their expression but also diverse in their thematic approaches, providing readers with a "challenging reading experience." This is a remarkable turnaround compared to the early ...
  • VOL.94 / 2026.05
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Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations     2026.03     For the March issue Special Project, we feature a total of four non-fiction books on emotions, with one title selected by a critic representing each of the four generations. The theme of this issue focuses on emotional exploration, introducing a curated selection of books that delve into seclusion and isolation, the journey toward self-identity, the process of reaching adulthood, and various narratives regarding the human body.         The 20s Perspective – Sollim Lee, Cultural Critic   “Faint, Yet Not Gone: Existential Presence”   Faint Existences   Emotions harden when left untended. Left unexplained ...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Global Mourning for Baek Sehee, Author of "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" - Social Media Condolence Messages Shared for International Readers

  Knowledge   Global Mourning for Baek Sehee, Author of "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" - Social Media Condolence Messages Shared for International Readers     2026.02     As the year draws to a close,the most memorable events of the past twelve months falsh through the mind.While there were moments of joy, surprise, and sorrow, one of the most heartbreaking events of 2025 was the news of the sudden passing of Baek Sehee, author of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki.   I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a global bestseller, published in over 25 countries with more than 500,000 copies sold in Korea and another 500,000 internationally. However, beyond the sales figures, the book’s true significance lies in how it transcended language and borders to unite...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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A City Cold Yet Warm at Heart: Moscow

Special Project   [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ⑬] A City Cold Yet Warm at Heart: Moscow   2026.01.05       Famous cities around the world tend to carry images of their own. Paris, the city of romance; New York, the center of popular culture; and Rome, often regarded as the very heart of ancient European culture?each city’s name becomes an icon and an object of aspiration. In this way, Moscow, the capital of Russia, the largest country in the world, has long been perceived as the center of the “Iron Curtain.” The term “Iron Curtain,” used during World War II by Nazi propaganda minister Paul Joseph Goebbels, referred to the closed nature of the Soviet Union and the communist states of Eastern Europe at the time. It portrayed the Soviet Union’s isolationist policies and police-state system as an “impenetrable barrier.” In 1946, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill also expressed...
  • VOL.90 / 2026.01
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