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[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countries in Cooperation with Korean Agency

Export Case   Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countriesin Cooperation with Korean Agency   2022.10.04   Amid an unprecedented wave of interest in Korean content, through my agency, I have the privilege of helping children’s, YA, and crossover Korean books across all genres to spread beyond Korea’s borders and into new markets outside of Asia. Korean fiction for adult readers is gaining significant attention and experiencing a real boom in many Western markets, including English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. But children’s books are lagging behind that trend, perhaps because publishers often look for familiar settings that they think parents and children will recognise and identify themselves more easily within. But the movement toward a more diverse publishing list is reaching across all reading ages and helping open up catalogues to more and more works in translation. As a result, many of the Korean titles I have sold were t...
  • VOL.51 / 2022.10
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Fandom and Publishing

Topic   Fandom and Publishing Trend in the Korean publishing market in 2022   2022.09.05   I have talked with a number of editors from publishing companies about “profitable books.” They all said, “The results are mostly determined by how influential the author is. How many readers it can attract is also one of the key points of signing a contract.”While fewer people are reading books, more people hope to write books today. So, among the manuscripts flooding in, the writers who sign the contract at the end are those who are influential. The marketing capacity of the publisher is indeed important. But, in this market where capital decides the marketing power, it is more likely that you must bring in “people that don’t read” to make a book go best seller. Thus, it is clear that a publishing company prefers to publish books by those with a strong fandom, created before publication.      ...
  • VOL.50 / 2022.09
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

TURTLENECK PRESS: The Delightful Challenge of a Solo Publisher

Korean Publishers   TURTLENECK PRESS:The Delightful Challenge of a Solo Publisher     2026.06     TURTLENECK PRESS is a solo publishing house founded by veteran editor Kim BoHee. Although recently established, it has quickly become a rising star in the publishing industry, notably releasing the bestseller Editorial Thinking. The name itself playfully evokes the image of avid book lovers sitting for hours until their necks bend forward like turtles. True to its unique name, the publisher also runs a newsletter called “The Turtleneck Letter.” We sat down to hear about the vision and dreams of TURTLENECK PRESS, a company that does truly special things.   Q. Your publishing house has such an intriguing name. Why “TURTLENECK PRESS”?   TURTLENECK P...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Author Baek Heesung: The Architect Who Infuses Spaces with Memory and Designs for Humanity

Korean Authors   Author Baek Heesung:The Architect Who Infuses Spaces with Memory and Designs for Humanity     2026.06     Fantastic Thoughts, The One Who Writes   Heesung Baek is both an architect and a writer. He has authored works that deeply explore the relationship between architecture and humanity, including Fantastic Thoughts, The Invisible House, Where the Light Leads, and The One Who Writes. As an acclaimed author whose books are currently preparing for international publication, how did he first begin his journey into writing? Above all, Baek’s architectural work shares a profound similarity with his writing. He creates architectural spaces centered around the theme of “memory” and weaves narratives into them. We sat down to listen directly to the insights of this architect, who infuses physical spaces with the warmth of human ...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Kepler49: Opening the Future of K-Popup Books

Korean Publishers   Kepler49: Opening the Future of K-Popup Books     2026.05     Kepler49 is a pioneer in the popup book market, a field that is still unfamiliar in the domestic market. They create popup books that comfort the sensibilities of not only children but also adults, including titles such as Garden, Zoological, Zhuchka, Kudryavka, Laika, Dokdo, The Isle of Rocky Waves, and Fly, Baby Songbird. In this May 2026 issue, we delve into Kepler49’s unique vision, the reasons why they create popup books, and the future of the popup book medium.   Publisher Kepler49 ⓒKepler49         Q. First, could you give us a brief introduction to your publishing house? Tell us about the types of books Kepler49 publishes.   Kepler49 is a publisher that hopes popup books can be both books and toys that provide a brief ...
  • VOL.94 / 2026.05
[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Self-Esteem

#K-Book   #Self-Esteem KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.10.04   A Society That Fabricates Self-Esteem 1. Publication Details   Title | A Society That Fabricates Self-EsteemSubtitle | Finding Our True Self-Esteem Through Psychological StudyAuthor | Tae-hyung KimPublisher | galmaenamuPublication Date | 2018-01-08ISBN | 9788993635874No. of pages | 240Dimensions | 152 * 225   2. Copyright Contact   Name | Cha YunoEmail | yuno.cha@grb-agency.comPhone | +82-2-2676-2201   3. Book Intro   These days, books about self-esteem have become best sellers in succession, and people are looking for ways to respect themselves without desperately seeking the recognition of others. Why do so many people get distressed and suffer regarding the issue of self-esteem? Is it true that low self-esteem is a personal problem?Why are Koreans obsessed with self-est...
  • VOL.51 / 2022.10
[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library

Book Trip   [Korean Libraries with Themes ④] Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library A Unique Library Alongside Choo-Choo Railways   2022.09.05   “Railways” and “trains” are two words that excite and thrill some of us. One cannot talk about the many geeks around the world without mentioning railway geeks. This article introduces Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library located in the Daegu Metropolitan City of Korea to the railway geeks who visit extraordinary railways and trains wherever they are. In fact, the two libraries used to serve as stations, but were later renovated into libraries, attracting a number of visitors. Embodying a stream of Korea’s modern history, the “Small Libraries”* have been designated as the No. 270 and No. 303 Modern Cultural Heritage sites of Korea, and they are also popular among citizens. Let us take you on a book trip to ...
  • VOL.50 / 2022.09
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Master of Children's Literature Lee Geum-yi: Her Story on Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Korean Authors   Master of Children's Literature Lee Geum-yi:Her Story on Children’s and Young Adult Literature     2026.04     Lee Geum-yi   We are interviewing author Lee Geum-yi, who has been named a finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA)—often referred to as the "Nobel Prize for Children's Literature"—in the Writing category for the second time, following her 2024 nomination. Lee Geum-yi is a master of children’s and young adult (YA) literature representing Korea. Her extensive body of work includes beloved children’s books such as You Too Are a Twilight Lily and the Bamtee Village Story series, as well as the YA novel Yujin and Yujin and the Korean Female Diaspora Trilogy.   Yujin and Yujin / You Too Are a Twilight Lily         Q...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Darambooks Publishing: Approaching Korean Literature with a Fresh Perspective CEO Park Hye-jin, a Former News Anchor Turned Publisher

Korean Publishers   Darambooks Publishing: Approaching Korean Literature with a Fresh PerspectiveCEO Park Hye-jin, a Former News Anchor Turned Publisher     2026.03     What is the unique charm found within a book? A journalist who once led the main news for South Korea’s public broadcaster has embarked on a new challenge through books. This is the story of CEO Park Hye-jin, a former MBC news anchor. Darambooks is a house that communicates deeply with readers about the events and social phenomena that Korean society must not forget. Through CEO Park Hye-jin, we explore how Darambooks engages with the world and views society through its diverse catalog—from social issues seen through a journalist’s lens to works of science fiction.   Darambooks Publi...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Lee Kkoch-nim: The Voice of Teenagers, Illuminating the Shadows of Adolescent Anxiety and Loneliness Through Fiction

Korean Authors   Lee Kkoch-nim: The Voice of Teenagers, Illuminating the Shadows of Adolescent Anxiety and Loneliness Through Fiction     2026.03     There is a literary writer for the future of Korean literature who embraces the anxiety and loneliness of adolescents and the hearts of children. She won the Grand Prize at the Munhakdongne Young Adult Literature Award for I Will Cross the World to Get to You. We would like to hear the story of author Lee Kkoch-nim, an icon of Korean young adult literature who wrote The Girl You Want to Kill, The Girl You Want to Kill 2, A Bite of Summer, Of Course I Like You, Luck is Coming Your Way, and One night When I Wasn’t There.   Author Lee Kkoch-nim         Q. Your works are loved not only in Korea but also in various cultural spheres. What do you think is the power that allowed your nov...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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