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Topic Travelers Return After COVID-19 2023.06.05 The trend of travel books in Korea before and after COVID-19 After the Korean government lifted the bar for overseas travel in 1989, the major driver behind the growth of the travel book market in the 1990s was guidebooks, which mainly delivered information about the destination country. The introduction of the Across the World (RH Korea Co., Ltd., formerly published by Random House) series, which was the translated version of the magazine How to Walk on Earth published by Diamond Big in Japan, opened the first generation of travel guidebooks in Korea. In the late 1990s, the second-generation guidebooks such as the Centuplicate Your Joy (RH Korea) series and the Just Go (Sigongsa Co., Ltd.) series published, which the foreign rights were bought from Japanese publishers and translated in Korean. Since then, those series developed along with the revised editions and Korean writers began to actively engag...

VOL.59 / 2023.06

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, May 2023

Best Sellers 2nd Week, May 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2023.06.05 Books that deeply observe others’ lives and experiences caught the eyes of readers in May across various genres. First up, in the midst of the self-help book craze, writer Song Hee-Gu, who drew attention with the Story of Department Head Kim, Who Has a House in Seoul and Works at a Large Company (Seosamdok) series, returned with a new title My Rich High School Friend. Featuring a story where the protagonist reunites with a successful friend and gets a glimpse into the secrets of success in his life, the book freshly took the format of a novel while being a self-help book. Meanwhile, the book Lee Ji-Sung’s 10,000 Kilometers is non-fiction that talks about the journey of a North Korean defector, which is not commonly known among the public. This book tells the story of North Korean defectors’ harrowing escapes from their country through the eyes of ...

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[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.06.05 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...

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[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

The Library of Mystery Literature

Book Trip [Celeb’s Book Spot ⑤] The Library of Mystery Literature The World of Mystery on Dalmajigil Road 2023.06.05 When people think of Busan, the first thing that comes to their mind is the sea. Then, Haeundae pops up, as it is the best beach in Busan. There’s a hill named “Dalmaji-gil Road” in one corner of Haeundae beach. Also known as the Dalmaji Hill among the local residents, the street was given the name “dalmaji (meaning ‘welcoming the full moon’ in Korean)” as you can see the ocean down the steep hill and the moon rising above the sea. On this hill, which gives off a unique vibe just by its name, there’s a hidden place that only a few know. It is “The Library of Mystery Literature,” which is said to be the one and only library specializing in mystery fiction in both Korea and the world. The combination of the moon, sea, hill, and mystery makes us feel as if we have come inside a novel already. Excited to find out what kind of ...

VOL.59 / 2023.06

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2nd Week, April 2023

Best Sellers 2nd Week, April 2023 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2023.05.02 As if reflecting the concerning economic status in Korea these days, business books have been selling well in bookstores in April. For example, Edible Economics, no.2 on the bestsellers’ list, is the first new title written by economist Jang Ha-Joon in 10 years. The writer, who the world pays attention to, gives easy and fun explanations about economics related to various cooking materials such as garlic and chocolate. Another book, Introduction to Presidential Studies, is a practical guide for corporate presidents written by Kim Seung-Ho, known as the “CEO-teaching CEO” traveling across the world. It offers answers to various questions from CEOs and to-be CEOs. As it asks questions about finding initiative in one’s life beyond being a mere introduction to the methodology, it is a good read for anyone even those who are not even ...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.05.02 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...

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[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Chaeg Bar

Book Trip [Celeb’s Book Spot ④] Chaeg Bar A Healing Space Where Books and Liquor Harmonize 2023.05.02 The area in front of Hongik University, where restaurants, bars, and clubs are focused, is known as an area for young people. Walk along the Yeonhuiro road, past the crowded street, and you will find a bar that shows off a unique concept - “Chaeg Bar.” Chaeg Bar, which is like finding treasure hidden deep inside an alley, is a “drinking bookstore” - a bar and a night bookstore - like its name suggests (chaeg means book in Korean). A bar and a bookstore seem like an awkward mix, but Chaeg Bar has been getting word of mouth as it was introduced by movie director Jang Hang-Jun, writer Kim Young-Ha, Kim Sang-Wook, and RM of BTS (idol group). It might not be easy to find the place as it is located between stores in a narrow alley, but it proudly says that “there might be people that have never visited us, but there is no one t...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

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2nd Week, March 2023

Best Sellers 2nd Week, March 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2023.04.03 It’s March - spring has come in Korea, but the weather is yet chilly. Here, heartwarming books that soothe readers’ hearts have been receiving much love. For example, professor Kim Joo-Hwan, the first person to discuss the norm of “resilience” in Korea, introduces ways to prevent our minds from being hurt through the book Inner Communication. With scientific evidence for training mental muscles that help us easily overcome failure, the book suggests the path to a happy life. Also, writer Kim Sang-Hyun’s You Can Do Anything, After All, made an astonishing sales record of 100 thousand copies, proving its popularity among readers. This book offers warm condolences to those frustrated by failure and trials and errors.Meanwhile, a book of an entirely different genre stood among the top 10 best sellers with a cute cat on its cover. The book Jeju Cat...

VOL.57 / 2023.04

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#SF

#K-Book #SF KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2023.04.03 The 2035 SF Mystery 1. Publication Details Title | The 2035 SF MysteryAuthor | Cheon Seonran et alPublisher | NabiclubPublication Date | 2022-01-14ISBN | 9791191029406No. of pages | 308Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Bae Jeongeun - Greenbook Agency, Foreign RightsEmail | jeongeun@grb-agency.comPhone | +82-02-2676-2201 3. Book Intro A convergence of science fiction, a genre that contemplates the future of humankind at the forefront of the era, and a mystery that studies the depth of humanity. The project stemmed from the idea to have writers representing each of their fields imagine the near future where the aftermath of COVID-19 has come to an end. At its basic themes, the book illustrates what could happen if factors such as human clones, refugee accommodat...

VOL.57 / 2023.04

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.04.03 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...

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