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Korean Books Sought by Chinese Readers 2020.07.13 During the three years of China’s import ban on Korean content that began in August 2016, Korea’s export of general books was significantly hit. However, for complete children’s book collections, picture books, educational materials, and comics, Chinese publishers omitted imprints and left out the nationality part of the authors, not bringing a stop to the import of copyrights. It was because the demand was high. Around September last year, beginning with the Beijing International Book Fair, Korean books’ export to China enjoyed eased regulation across books for adults and children, continuing the recovering trend. Import of Korean Books The restriction on issuing ISBN on Korean books triggered by the THAAD incident was eliminated from 2019, and since then, marking the nationality of Korean writers and imprints has recovered to a normal level. There are many possible reasons for this.First,...

VOL.24 / 2020.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hubble

Korean Publishers Hubble The Happy Imagination of Tomorrow 2021.08.02 We are living in an era where Sci-Fi has become mainstream. The genre grew exponentially in Korea compared to 5 years ago, and the readership has become younger. Hubble, the Sci-Fi brand of publisher East Asia Books, stands as a leading publisher in Sci-Fi literature in Korea, hosting and organizing the Korean Science Literature Award. Following is an interview with publisher Hubble, which creates Korean-style Sci-Fi books that add stories of the marginalized such as the socially weak and minorities, to traditional Sci-Fi and interprets them from various perspectives. Logo of publisher Hubble Please introduce yourself to overseas publishers. Hi, I’m Kim Hak-Je, the lead editor at Hubble. We borrowed the name “Hubble” from the Hubble Space Telescope. Just like how the telescope observes “stars’ past” 100 million light-years away, publisher Hubble aims to ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Author-illustrator Yi Gee Eun

Korean Authors Author-illustrator Yi Gee Eun 2021.08.02 Please introduce yourself to our readers. I’m really grateful to be able to work so happily like this. My name is Yi Gee Eun, author of the illustrated books Iparapa Yamooyamoo (SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD.) and The Story How the Korean Shaved Ice Dessert was Born (Woongjin ThinkBig Co., Ltd.). Iparapa Yamooyamoo, The Story How the Korean Shaved Ice Dessert was Born Why did you want to be a writer? When I was young, I wasn’t very good at drawing. One day my father and mother told me that actually I was good at drawing so I should become a painter. I thought I should be a painter and then that became my dream. Because I always lived with a lot of hunger for painting, working on writing and painting was a natural choice for me. Your dog Kung-i is so cute, can you intro...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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Icons of Seoul: Namsan and the N Seoul Tower

Image of K-Book Icons of Seoul: Namsan and the N Seoul Tower 2025.07.07 N Seoul Tower, the representative landmark of Seoul Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a dynamic city where skyscrapers, ancient palaces, and the Han River coexist harmoniously. However, amid its bustling urban landscape, there is a place that symbolically embodies Seoul’s identity: Namsan and the N Seoul Tower atop it. Namsan is a mountain located in the heart of Seoul, standing at approximately 262 meters above sea level. It has long been cherished by Seoul citizens as a place of relaxation and a green oasis within the city. Its well-maintained walking and hiking trails make it a popular spot not only for locals but also for many foreign tourists. The natural scenery, which changes with the seasons, offers a sense of leisure and peacefulness that is difficult to experience in the busy urban world.Atop Nams...

VOL.84 / 2025.07

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Counsel Culture by Kim Hye-jin

I Read Counsel Culture by Kim Hye-jin 2025.07.07 This article is a review written by a Filipino reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com Counsel Culture (Minumsa Publishing) by Kim Hye-jin, translated by Jamie Chang, is a contemporary Korean novel that unfolds as a quiet, healing narrative. With themes that explore cancel culture, mental health, public shaming, and the arduous path to emotional recovery, this book offers a reflective and tender glimpse into the life of someone trying to rebuild herself after a societal fall. English and Korean covers of Counsel Culture The story centers on Haesoo, a therapist who becomes the subject of public judgment after making an insensitive remark about a person who late...

VOL.84 / 2025.07

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Koreans’ Soul Food: Tteokbokki

Image of K-Book Koreans’ Soul Food: Tteokbokki 2025.06.02 Tteokbokki, the soul food of Koreans Tteokbokki, which received a whopping 86% of the vote in the “What is the signature dish of K-Bunsik?” survey, is an iconic Korean bunsik (a generic term used to refer to inexpensive Korean dishes sold at small restaurants by the streetside) that blends tradition and modernity. The chewy rice cake with a spicy, sweet gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce is beloved by Koreans of all ages, and has permeated Korean life in many forms, from street stalls to franchised restaurants. Any K-drama fan will have seen it at least once. It may seem like a simple snack, but tteokbokki has evolved with the times. Since the first gochujang tteokbokki appeared in the 1950s, a wide variety of flavors have been developed to appeal to younger generations, in...

VOL.83 / 2025.06

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

1st Week, September

1st Week, September Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.10.05 September. Breezy Autumn has arrived in Korea. Welcoming the season of reading, new books from various fields have joined the bestsellers.First of all, A Country You’ve Never Experienced Before with rather a dramatic sub-title “How Democracy Dooms,” is a collection of dialogues on politics and society by one moderator and two experts. Meanwhile, another bestseller What is Studying by professor Kim Young-Min at Seoul National University who wrote A Reminder the Humans Are Mortal talks about how and what to know to become a matured citizen. Meanwhile, books about tips and guides to lead children to study in the right direction are also popular. For example, Mastery Learning Bible written by Lim Jakga of “Life Mentor Lim Jakga,” which is a famous YouTube channel with 110K subscribers, shares how to easily help your child to voluntarily master learning.Also,...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#K-Book Copyright Fair Online

#K-Book Copyright Fair Online KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2020.10.05 One Day 1. Publication Details Title | One DayAuthor | Sung Young-ranPublisher | KINDERLANDPublication Date | 2015-09-14ISBN | 9788956186856No. of pages | 44Dimensions | 220 * 230 2. Copyright Contact Name | Shin HaeminEmail | haemin@kinderland.co.krPhone | +82-10-2547-4738 3. Book Intro Things you can see again once you are alone. The world begins with seeing things. This means you will get to know a new world when you start to see things you couldn't before. The writer remembers the experiences of One Day as "special." A child suddenly hears a voice calling to her and gets to meet people who have disappeared again. A new world has opened up for the child. How was this possible? Perhaps the unfamiliar feeling, "I'm really bored," ...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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The Tiger: The Origin of Korea’s Symbolic Story

Image of K-Book The Tiger: The Origin of Korea’s Symbolic Story 2025.05.07 Tigers (called ‘호랑이(horangi)’ in Korean) symbolize Koreans’ strong spirit In the “What animal best represents Korea?” poll, the tiger received an overwhelming 83.1% of the vote. Tigers have long been deeply rooted in Korean history and culture, with Koreans referring to them as Sangun (山君; the king of the mountain), symbolizing the majesty and authority of nature. The Legend of Dangun is a classic example of the symbolism of the tiger. The legend explains the origins of the founding of Korea, where Dangun, the son of Hwanung, the god of the sky, founded Gojoseon. When Hwanung descends to rule the human world, a bear and a tiger begin training to become human by eating mugwort and garlic in a cave. However, the tiger leaves halfway through, and the bear, who persev...

VOL.82 / 2025.05

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Review of Seoul International Book Fair 2017

Review of Seoul International Book Fair 2017 Small and Clear Taste, Permeates Our Life Again 2017.6.30 The International Book Fair 2017 was held for five days from June 14th to 18th in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. The event was a lively scene, celebrating new trends in the Korean publishing industry with enthusiastic industry insiders and book-lovers. Beyond Huge Online Bookstores Online bookstores are sweeping around the world, following the trend started by Amazon. Due to this tremendous change, local independent bookstores in our town are closing one after another. People quickly get used to the convenience of online bookstores, left behind the memories of sitting down to read books in bookstores and returning to discover the rest of the stories. People pick up either recommendations or bestsellers from website as the trendy topics fill the streets, so our taste becomes more common place. After discovering that b...

VOL.1 / 2017.06

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