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Korean literature spreading across the world

Korean literature spreading across the world 2020.05.04 Full-length novel Lemon Author Kwon Yeo-Sun ⓒShin Nara, Lemon The global publishing market is eyeing Lemon (Changbi), a full-length novel written by Kwon Yeo-Sun. The book’s “World English Language Rights” were sold to Other Press in the US in 2019, while it could meet British readers after the rights were sold to British publisher Head of Zeus last March. The book Lemon sold translation rights to six countries until today including Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Russia. It is expected that the book will be further exported to other countries when the translation into English is completed. The book is a full-length novel published in 2019, 3 years after Kwon Yeo-Sun attracted readers by winning the 47th Dong-In Literary Prize in 2016 with her short story collection Hello, Drunkard (Changbi). Kwon Yeo sun’s writing demonstrates a unique sense of dignity ...

VOL.22 / 2020.05

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Songpa, Seoul

Songpa, Seoul “How To Love Books” of a Big City 2020.05.04 The 123-storey-high Lotte World Mall, Olympic Stadium where the 88 Seoul Olympics were held, Lotte World and Seokchon Lake, which are always crowded throughout the year. With such places to go and see, the time in Songpa-gu flows fast just like other big cities. Named after the lush pine trees growing in the city, Songpa-gu is now filled with high buildings and big apartment complexes ? there are so many that the city is often called a “Building Forest.” Yet, if you look a little bit deeper inside, there are still places where you can find relaxation in your life. Discover joy among old and worn books Once you exit Jamsillaru station (line 2 of Seoul Subway), you will see a low but long building. It is “Seoul Treasure Den for Books”, a secondhand bookstore built by the Seoul Metropolitan City last March transforming an unused space. ⓒSeoul Treasure Den for Books &...

VOL.22 / 2020.05

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Books and Book Clubs

Books and Book Clubs Talks Bridged by Books 2020.04.06 Book clubs are where book lovers naturally gather to read books together and share ideas. As more people share each other’s preferences and hobbies, the number of book clubs is also increasing today. Book clubs in Korea receive applications for both free and paid memberships, and members usually read selected books for a certain period and have regular on and offline meetings. The hosts of book clubs vary from big bookstores and independent bookstores to regional bookstores, publishers, libraries, and individuals.Below are the stories of three representative book clubs in Korea: Book N Us, Agreable Bookclub, and Check N Grow. Let’s look at the characteristics of each, and what kind of books they recommend. Members of typical book clubs in Korea read selected books for a certain period and have regular meetings. Meet & Talk with Books: Book N Us (...

VOL.21 / 2020.04

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2020 Korea-Indonesia Online Meeting

2020 Korea-Indonesia Online Meeting K-Book Platform turns into a networking channel for Korean publications’ advancement into overseas markets 2020.09.07 The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister: Park Yang-Woo) and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA; President: Kim Soo-Young) hosted the 2020 Korea-Indonesia Online Meeting in the COEX Conference Room in Seoul from June 29th (Mon.) to July 1st (Wed.) to reinvigorate the publishing industry struggling with restricted exports due to the recent pandemic. Icon of “Visiting Korean Book Fair 2020” The two organizations have been hosting the “Visiting Korean Book Fair” since 2015 to support the export of domestic publications. Publishers have been visiting 3 to 5 promising new overseas markets and carrying out 1:1 business meetings each year. This year, it was the third fair held in Indonesia after 2017 and 2018, but due to the recently imposed restrictions on immi...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

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#Science and Humanities

#Science and Humanities KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2020.06.01 Chemist in My House 1. Publication Details Title | Chemist in My HouseSubtitle | Professor Kim Min-Kyung’s Story of Chemistry in our LivesAuthor | Kim MInkyoungPublisher | Humanist Publishing Group Inc.Publication Date | 2019-03-08ISBN | 9791160802160No. of pages | 248Dimensions | 150*220 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kim Ju-WonEmail | kjw2001@humanistbooks.comPhone | +82-70-7842-9401 3. Book Intro If you understand chemistry (theory), you can see chemistry (risk)!Professor/walking chemistry encyclopedia Kim Min-Kyung’s story of chemistryIssues and accidents caused by chemicals happen one after another in Korea, from humidifier sterilizers that led to heavy casualties, to pesticides found in eggs, and sanitary pads and mattresses containing carcinogens and radon… Terms such as “controvers...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2017.6.30 Laziness Is a Habit 1. Publisher Sigongsa Co. Ltd.http://www.sigongsa.com/main/main.php 2. Publication Title | Laziness Is a HabitAuthor | Myeong-gi Choi 3. Book Details Pages | 264Format | 146?215 (mm, width?length)Binding | PaperbackPublication Date | January 5, 2017ISBN | 9788952777768 4. Point of Contact Name | Sunju Jung Phone | +82-2-2-46-2895 E-mail | alliswell1224@sigongsa.com 5. Marketing Information Rights Sold | Thailand, Indonesia Copies Printed, Sales Rank | A best seller in the self-help category Subject | Escaping from lethargy and short-lived resolutions and reclaiming control over one’s life Target Readers | Anyone who wants a complete hold on their life Media Reviews & Advertisement Copy | Putting things off only to regret it later: the problem is your emotions! How to fix the habit of procrastination, which cannot b...

VOL.1 / 2017.06

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2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’

2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’ Expand Your Thinking and World Through Books 2018.07.31 The annual Seoul International Book Fair, now in its 24th year, was held for five days from June 20 to 24 at COEX, Seoul with the theme ‘New Definition’. At the fair’s local exhibitions 234 companies participated, while in the international booths 91 companies from 32 countries including France, the United States, Japan and China took part in the festivities. The guest country of honor for this year’s fair was the Czech Republic. In line with the theme ‘New Definition’, there was a variety of seminars, conferences, special programs, events and exhibits. Just inside the fair venue were shelves of books, unique booths, events and lectures by famous participants that caught your eye. There were many different programs to satiate all kinds of book lovers at the Seoul International Book Fair. This piece delves into this year’s book fair that aime...

VOL.11 / 2018.07

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Fly High: Independent Bookstores near the Gimpo International Airport

Fly High: Independent Bookstores near the Gimpo International Airport A crossroads of books linked by texts and culture 2020.03.02 Gimpo International Airport is a gateway to Korea where many travelers leave and arrive. The airport has recently been surrounded by various shopping sites and cafes with unique moods where people stop by excited to travel. Visit the place before and after your trip, or whenever you feel like having a break, and enjoy the time to the fullest solely by yourself. An observatory is located in Gimpo Airport in which you can see the wide and long runway in one view; Seoul Botanic Park is open to visitors with greenhouses where you can enjoy the gardens of 12 cities in the world, wetland, lake garden, and various themed gardens including Windy Garden and Meditative Garden. Apart from these, Seoseoul Lake Park, an eco-friendly park with the theme of “water” and “regeneration”, Ujangsan Mountain, and Yangcheon Hyanggyo (the Confucian ...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

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2020 Online Meetings with Indonesian Publishers

2020 Online Meetings with Indonesian Publishers 2020.06.01 Photos from the “I Love Korea, I Love K-Book 2018” The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) was planning to host the “I Love Korea, I Love K-Book 2020” in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was picked as one of the major markets for Korean publishers. However, as border measures were strengthened across the world due to COVID-19, the planned offline meeting was changed to a video conference. This is the first time for the book fair to be conducted online. Major Indonesian publishers, including Kompas Gramedia Group and Mizan Group, are set to join the online meetings. Purpose To support Korean publishers having difficulty exporting publications due to the spread of COVID-19, and to promote export of Korean publication contents...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

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Agencies talk actual copyright export cases

Agencies talk actual copyright export cases 2018.01 It is a well known fact South Korea's copyrights are being exported actively throughout the globe. However, it is difficult to know in detail what books are being sold into which countries and how. This is because the information is directly connected to the business operations of agencies that are involved in intermediating export deals. It is also because so many books are being exported to other countries simultaneously.In our January webzine, we will look at what kinds of content have been exported so far including literature, children's books, practical books, series, comics, webtoons and language education workbooks. Through these detailed examples from agencies, readers will even be able to find tips they would not have found out about without having gone through the export process themselves. Table of Contents 1. Literature - Joseph Lee, President of KL Management 2. C...

VOL.8 / 2018.01

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