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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Korean Authors Professor Choe Jae-Chun The world of an ecologist, in which all things are beautiful for being alive 2025.06.02 There are a number of people who argue that humans are inherently selfish and that life is a struggle of every man against every man. A growing number of people even recognize that it is wise to choose individual survival over coexistence. However, there is a biologist who believes that humans, and indeed all life, can never live alone. His observations over the years have given people great solace and hope. Through scientific evidence that we are, after all, “dependent beings.” It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers along with a brief introduction of yourself. I have been spying on other animals all my life, running into the mountains, fields, oceans, and rivers to see what they are doing. I am also a scholar studying animal behav...

VOL.83 / 2025.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Finger Publishing

Korean Publishers Finger Publishing Picture books that serve as a springboard for all 2025.05.07 As children grow up reading picture books, they learn to explore the world, share emotions, and communicate. The same goes for adults, which is why picture books are shared across generations. Finger Publishing, a picture book publishing house based in Chuncheon, has been publishing series of picture books that convey the power of empathy by knocking on readers’ hearts. Each series covers a variety of topics and plants the seeds of thought, allowing readers to experience a wider world and nurture their minds through books. Especially in May, the month of Children’s Day in Korea, there is no better time to discover Finger Publishing’s books that expand children’s dreams through picture books. Following is an interview with Cho Mi-Ja, CEO of Finger Publishing, where she shares more about the company. The logo of Finger Publishing ...

VOL.82 / 2025.05

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.06.07 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...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[TREND / TOPIC]

2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award Winner Suzy Lee's Books

Topic 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award Winner Suzy Lee's Books Lee Suzy, Children’s Book Artist, is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2022.04.04 On March 21, 2022, the winner of the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA) given by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) was announced at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Lee Suzy from the Republic of Korea was the recipient for illustration of this prestigious award. The Hans Christian Andersen Award is the international prize of distinction that is regarded as the Nobel Prize for children’s literature. It is the highest international honor given every other year to a living author and an illustrator of children’s books whose complete works have made “an important, lasting contribution to children’s literature.” The criteria used to assess the nominations include aesthetic and literary quality as well as the freshness an...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

K-BOOK Import Case in Germany

Export Case K-BOOK Import Case in Germany The start of a new story 2022.04.04 In 2017, when a colleague at our publishing house came across the title The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down (Suo Books) by Haemin Sunim and suggested we buy the German rights, no one thought that this would be the beginning of a new era. Of course, we assumed that the book would sell well ? why else would we want to publish it? Nevertheless, we were surprised how quickly the first edition sold out. In the meantime, over 40,000 copies have crossed the counter and the 7th edition has just been printed. One reason for the great success in Germany was certainly Haemin Sunim's reading tour, which we organised in 2018, as well as his activity on social media, where he has millions of followers. Another is that Korean culture has become increasingly visible in Europe in recent years and interest in Korean literature has also grown in this country. ...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Choi Deok-Kyu

Korean Authors Writer Choi Deok-Kyu Breaking down language barriers and encompassing generations 2025.04.07 Picture books, a combination of pictures and words, are more than just children’s books; they can be a window to intergenerational communication. With this belief, writer Choi Deok-Kyu has been expanding the form of picture books and creating works that blend humanistic narratives with visual art. He believes that picture books can resonate deeply with children and adults who read them, and dreams of the butterfly effect that picture books can create. As a writer and the head of a one-man publishing house, he continues to dedicate himself to encouraging more people to empathize and communicate through picture books. Thank you for accepting the interview. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself. It’s a pleasure to meet readers from ma...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Goraebaetsok

Korean Publishers Goraebaetsok A playground of stories that stimulate readers’ imaginations through books 2025.03.10 Books are a playground for the imagination. Children can grow stronger as they experience the world, develop their imaginations, and interact with each other by reading a variety of books. Books are a valuable medium that opens up a wide world of opportunities to explore. Goraebaetsok is a publishing house that produces original picture books and children’s books, provides opportunities for emerging authors, and collaborates with public libraries to expand access to picture books in many ways. The publishing house has also been participating in many international book fairs, expanding the horizons of Korean picture book publishing. Following is an interview with Kim Gu-Gyoung, the recently appointed president of the Korea Picture Book Publishers Association, on how Goraebaetsok, a publishing house that goes beyond just being...

VOL.80 / 2025.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Noran Sangsang Books

Korean Publishers Noran Sangsang Books Fostering imagination and critical thinking to broaden the world children dream of 2025.01.06 Books are a valuable guide in everyone’s life. For children, they are especially important as they are a magical tool that allows them to expand their thoughts and imagination. Noran Sangsang Books, which aims to empower children to think by fostering their imagination, has been making quality picture books that help them learn about social relationships and open their eyes to the world. Though small in size, Noran Sangsang Books aspires to be big in its dreams, and is expanding an environment where children can grow up happily and healthily through the good influence of books. Following is an interview with Noran Sangsang Books, which publishes books that support children’s growth, books that children can enjoy, and picture books that are both beautiful and artistic. ...

VOL.78 / 2025.01

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Words Without Heart

New Books Words Without Heart 2022.05.02 A small garden of people with many hearts in mind, Words Without HeartWinner of the Young Writer’s Award in 2021 and 2022, and the writer who unanimously won the 2018 Munhakdongne Rookie of the Year Award!A new writer at the center of the literary circle’s attention ? Kim Ji-Yeon!Her first short-story collection is available right now! From her debut novel Determination to At a Park and The Act of Love, the winners of the Rookie of the Year Award, nine carefully-chosen stories are waiting for readers. _ From the “Author’s Note.”To me, these days, writing is like crying out loud. If possible, I want to cry as hard as I can, so that I can do the rest of the work with a lighter heart. And I want to take a moment to look back and see if anyone is crying by themselves. I hope there’s no one that cries with nobody by their side. Meet ...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INFORMATION / INFO]

Seoul International Book Fair 2022

Info Seoul International Book Fair 2022 “One Small Step” 2022.05.02 Seoul International Book Fair 2022(SIBF)With the topic of "One Small Step", we would like to look at the path we should take with authors who have made art, putting wisdom in books. Period: June 1, 2022 (Wed.) - June 5, 2022 (Sun.)Venue: Hall A, COEX, Gangnam-gu, SeoulHost: Korean Publishers Association (KPA)Organizer: Seoul International Book FairSponsors: Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST), Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), and Korean Publishing Foundation (KPF) Scheduled Programs Program Major content Main programs on the topic Book exhibitions, lectures, and seminars BBDK Awards ceremony for “Best Book Design ...

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