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The Rise of Literary Agencies 2021.06.07 There are not many literary agencies in Korea. Most of the publishers prefer working directly with authors over cooperating with agencies. It was common for publishers to think that it is safer to pay more of an advance to overseas writers who have already finished writing their manuscript or are expected to finish them soon rather than domestic writers who have not yet completed their manuscript.The most significant characteristic of the Korean publishing industry would be “diversity.” The system in which up to 6 thousand small- and medium-sized publishers make more than 80 thousand physical titles each year has greatly diversified the types of books published in Korea, but the limited average sales of each title was an expected outcome. In such an environment, it is difficult to invest a sufficient amount of development fee for each title. Hence, even though the literary agent succeeded in discovering fine manuscripts or o...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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The Translation Academy of the LTI

The Translation Academy of the LTI 2021.06.07 The Translation Academy of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) was established to foster translation professionals in the next generation!Since its establishment in 2008, 1,100 students have graduated from the Translation Academy as of 2020!A vast majority of them are currently working in the field of Korean literature and cultural content. CoursesRegular Course - Provides lectures on Korean literature and culture, mainly through Korean literature translation classesSpecial Course - Offers a retraining opportunity for students to become translatorsTranslation Atelier - Provides an opportunity for new translators to obtain knowledge and gain experience to work as professional translatorsAdvanced Course in Cultural Contents Translation - Fosters professional translators of Korean cultural content (films, cartoons (web-...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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2nd Week, October 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, October 2024 Best seller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.11.04 It is fall in Korea, a time of year that seems to fly by so quickly that it feels even more precious. In this season, perfect for reading, Han Kang’s winning of the Nobel Prize in Literature has caused a huge sensation in the Korean publishing market. As the first Korean and second Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang’s literary success immediately translated into her books becoming best sellers. The jubilation, excitement, and compliments were expressed in the form of “Read Han Kang” by readers. With the festive vibe sweeping through the publishing industry, an unprecedented phenomenon happened: a single author’s works began to dominate the best seller lists. Readers’ interest in Han Kang’s works led tomost of her books selling out, and the excitement of winning the Nobel Prize in Literature was so intense that it overwhe...

VOL.76 / 2024.11

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#Growth

#K-Book #Growth KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.11.04 Aro and the Complete World 1. Publication Details Title | Aro and the Complete WorldAuthor | Kim HyeJinPublisher | Baram BooksPublication Date | 2004-10-20ISBN | 9788990878113No. of pages | 528Dimensions | 148 * 210 2. Book Intro New fantasy for upper-level elementary school students!This adventure story features an ordinary girl, Aro who gets transported inside a book and travels through twelve countries on a quest to find a copy of a book that tells the story of the “Complete World.” The writer’s imagination paints a picture of twelve countries that are each distinctive and fascinating. In addition, the writer gives birth to unique characters whose internal minds are captured in meticulous detail.Aro is just an ordinary girl, like any other children, but through this adventure of constant challen...

VOL.76 / 2024.11

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.11.04 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 ...

VOL.76 / 2024.11

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K-Book Promotion Grants Offered by KPIPA & LTI

K-Book Promotion Grants Offered by KPIPA & LTI 2021.04.05 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) and the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) are providing grants for K-Book promoters!Check out! KPIPA’s Export Community & the LTI’s nternational Exchange Program and PR & Marketing Grants for Overseas PublishersFor those aiming to spread out Korean literature into the world, here’s your chance to receive grants for:Various domestic & international events, the establishment of an online platform, promotional marketing, and more! #Eligible Parties- Export Community : Organizations that host events to promote Korea’s publishing content in overseas markets- International Exchange Program : Event hosts, agencies, and individuals that hold events such as literary festivals, including ove...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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1st Week, September 2024

Best Sellers 1st Week, September 2024 Best seller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.10.07 It’s the first week of September in Korea, where the fall has technically arrived, yet the summer heat hasn’t entirely left. With Korean fiction dominating the top of the best seller lists, it seems that readers are eager to spend the fall with books. The book If We Look at the Same Star One Day, which topped the best seller lists of all three major online bookstores, was written by actor and author Cha In-Pyo. Featuring the story of women forced into sexual slavery, it was also invited to the 1st Oxford Korean Literature Festival. Having been selected as a must-read book at Oxford University, it has become known in Korea as a work that first became known overseas. Korean readers have recently been immersed in the book's story, which reads like a movie.Following behind were Kim Ae-Ran’s full-length novel One of Them is a Lie and Jeong Yoo-J...

VOL.75 / 2024.10

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#Meeting

#K-Book #Meeting KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.10.07 SWEET DREAMS, AND SEE YOU IN THE MORNING 1. Publication Details Title | SWEET DREAMS, AND SEE YOU IN THE MORNINGAuthor | Hwang Ui-jeongPublisher | ScienceBooksPublication Date | 2022-11-11ISBN | 9791192107738No. of pages | 276Dimensions | 120 * 190 2. Book Intro Author Hwang Ui-jeong gives her all to her giant retriever, Dushik. After visiting her husband, who was working on a construction project in Jeju, she falls for the brilliance of Jeju’s scenic views and wishes she could share these sights and sounds with Dushik. Realizing that her time with Dushik is not infinite, she makes a brave decision to leave her city life and move to Jeju, where her family can enjoy gorgeous walks and an idyllic country life.But life doesn’t always go according ...

VOL.75 / 2024.10

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.10.07 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 ...

VOL.75 / 2024.10

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#Sports

#K-Book #Sports KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.09.02 Geography As Seen Through Sports 1. Publication Details Title | Geography As Seen Through SportsAuthor | Choi JaeheePublisher | Humanist Publishing Group Inc.Publication Date | 2021-10-04ISBN | 9791160807141No. of pages | 216Dimensions | 135 * 200 2. Book Intro This book looks at 15 different fields of sports such as soccer, surfing, rock climbing, paragliding, and marathons from the perspective of geography. Difficult concepts such as valley winds and temperature inversion layers are transformed into interesting stories through questions such as: “What kind of wind do we need for paragliders to fly higher and faster?” “How high can paragliders go?” The movements of the Earth’s crust during the Paleozoic Era were influential in forming Europe’s professional soccer league, while the Himalayan Alp...

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