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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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Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market

Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market   2020.12.07   Violet   The publication rights of writer Shin Kyung-Sook's third full-length novel Violet (Munhakdongne) were sold to Weidenfeld & Nicolson in Britain in November 2020. This publisher released Please Look After Mom (Changbi) of writer Shin in April 2011, and in the following year, the writer was honored with the Man Asian Literary Prize. Violet is Shin Kyung-Sook's second full-length novel to be published in Britain after Please Look After Mom. The title "Violet" has multiple implications; it is a type of flower, a color, and a metaphor for a shy woman. And at the same time, the feeble image is naturally linked to "violence." The writer blends such various meanings embedded within the story through several illustrations and metaphors. Violet is a story of distorted desire and a rotation of all writings where the frustration of all desires and desires for writing follow one after another into the nov...
  • VOL.29 / 2020.12
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Tabi Books

Korean Publishers   Tabi Books Delicious Books that Satisfy Your Curiosity about Food with Culinary Delights   2021.10.05   Food is one of the areas that is receiving much attention in various media today. Stories of food, which is an inescapable topic for all, are fun. They are mystically charming, too, as it opens up a new world that inspires curiosity. The name of the publisher “Tabi” comes from an agricultural tool. Since food began in agriculture, it has become the publisher’s name because it makes humanitarian books on food. Starting with the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010, publisher Tabi Books has been publishing books about food covering various and broadly relevant topics, telling stories about food that we must know or enjoy. Here’s a tasty interview with publisher Tabi Books.   Logo of publisher Tabi Books   Please introduce Tabi Books to overseas publishers.   Publishing the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010...
  • VOL.39 / 2021.10
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The book that most vividly illustrates the reality of housing in Korea: Luna’s Jeonse Reversal

Let's Try   The book that most vividly illustrates the reality of housing in Korea:Luna’s Jeonse Reversal     2026.04     [Event] Let's Try introduces useful books published in Korea every month. Don't miss the giveaway event linked to the featured book. Click the link at the bottom of this article to join the event. Let’s Try!   Hong In-hye, Luna’s Jeonse Reversal, Semicolon, 2023.   When people think of Korean culture, many first imagine its food, politeness, and K-content. However, to truly understand the depth of Korean life, one must look closer at the daily reality of Koreans. Among these realities, "house" is a crucial keyword for understanding Korean society. This is because where one lives, how one secures a house, and how safely that space can be protected are not just simple lifestyle issues—they are fact...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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#Mystery Thriller Crime

#Mystery Thriller Crime KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2021.04.05   The Ice Forest 1. Publication Details Title | The Ice ForestAuthor | Ha Ji-eun Publisher | Goldenbough Publication Date | 2020-03-20ISBN | 9791158886356No. of pages | 556Dimensions | 128* 188   2. Copyright Contact Name | Nam Michelle; Kim Dajeong Email | michellenam@minumsa.com; dajeong@minumsa.comPhone | +82-70-4261-9547   3. Book Intro "I knew by intuition. This person, this person's music will be forever." A masterpiece that has returned, the complete edition of 『The Ice Forest』 A masterpiece of fantasy novels that grabs readers with fluent sentences and a fascinating atmosphere. It is a monumental piece written by the author Ha Ji-eun. “The Ice Forest”, a mysterious fantasy based on classical music which is a rare writing subject in Korea is H...
  • VOL.33 / 2021.04
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#Trend & Marketing

#Trend & Marketing KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform   2021.01.04   Discovery of the Usual 1. Publication Details Title | Discovery of the UsualSubtitle | Usual Observations, Notes, Music, and UnderlineAuthor | Yoo ByoungookPublisher | Bookhouse Publishers Co.Publication Date | 2019-08-05ISBN | 9791164050321No. of pages | 280Dimensions | 128 * 185   2. Copyright Contact Name | Heo YoungsuEmail | ysheo7@paran.comPhone | +82-2-3144-2705   3. Book Intro How do copywriters spend their daily lives so that they can come up with such brilliant ideas? How do they spend time in free time? The book Usual Discovery talks about how the author as a copywriter and creative writer, usually spends his time, i, e, time spentin observing things, taking notes, listening to music, and underlining sentences. The author is a creative director of...
  • VOL.30 / 2021.01
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Book-Stay, a Romantic Night with Books

Book-Stay, a Romantic Night with Books Time to read as many books as you like   2020.09.07     Book-stay refers to spending a night reading books. A cozy room with books filling one corner… How romantic and perfect does it sound? Most of the book-stays in Korea are run by bookstores, where it is unique that they are organized by small bookstores in local neighborhoods. Even though the rooms may not be as fancy as those in a 5-star hotel or resort, they are cozy and neat enough to read as many books as you like.As traveling abroad has become nearly impossible due to the coronavirus, extraordinary domestic trips ? such as book-stays ? are trending in Korea. People are searching for a good place to do a book-stay across the country to spend a special day with family, friends, lovers, or even themselves away from their busy life. This part introduces some book-stays in Korea for those that have not set up a plan for a vacation or those in need of spending time re...
  • VOL.26 / 2020.09
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Books with Discourses on the Post-COVID-19 Era in Korea

Books with Discourses on the Post-COVID-19 Era in Korea The world after the pandemic   2020.08.03     Now, we can no longer live in the way we lived before. With the outbreak of COVID-19 across the world, people have begun to divide the era into two: BC (Before Corona) and AD (After Disease). This new infectious disease did not just kill innocent people , but is severing physical movement and interpersonal interaction. With the emergence of a contactless society, a massive shift is taking place in the society, economy, and politics.In the face of the pandemic, publishers are busy planning exclusive books about the COVID-19 era. Since March this year, books featuring the virus have been newly filling the shelves, adding new lines to the discourse so-called “post-COVID-19.” For faster publication of books, publishers chose to make them in the omnibus style, where writings of several specialists are combined in a single book.   The unprecedented spread of the vi...
  • VOL.25 / 2020.08
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#Feminism

#Feminism KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform   2020.11.02   Feminism at the Crossroads 1. Publication Details Title | Feminism at the CrossroadsSubtitle | 28,800 Seconds to Stop MisogynyAuthor | Korean Women LinkPublisher | Kungree PressPublication Date | 2018-11-18ISBN | 9788958204169No. of pages | 212Dimensions | 135 * 205   2. Copyright Contact Name | Byun HyohyunEmail | kungree@kungree.comPhone | +82-31-955-9818   3. Book Intro In 2016, a misogynistic murder occurred in Gangnam Station, South Korea. Afterward, heated discourse erupted in the middle of a street in Sinchon, Seoul. This book is an account of the eight hours of tranquility and intensity that followed. More than 40 women tell their tales of fear and anxiety (including some by proxy) as women living in Korea, from experiences of sexual harassment and assault to pr...
  • VOL.28 / 2020.11
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3rd Week, August

3rd Week, August Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2020.09.07   In the third week of August 2020, books written by famous figures drew popularity in Korea. For example, What Are You Living For? an essay written by JYP, a popular Korean singer, Reboot by the famous lecturer and Youtuber Kim Mi-Kyung, and The Reason for Living by film critic and celebrity Heo Ji-Woong topped the integrated list of bestsellers. In particular, The Reason for Living is a new essay eagerly written by someone who has gone through a significant struggle in life in 2018 - malignant lymphoma, which is a type of blood cancer - and has gotten a totally new perspective towards life. The writer offers warm consolation to readers who are fighting against their own struggles in life.Some books have become bestsellers on the back of their original TV drama's success. For instance, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” is a popular drama in Korea featuring the story of a children...
  • VOL.26 / 2020.09
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