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[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Export Case Korean Books Loved by German Readers 2021.08.02 K-pop and K-drama are hot in Germany as well. According to a news article released by Yonhap News Agency on February 9 this year, the number of freshmen choosing to study Korean Studies at the Free University of Berlin, Germany, increased from 25 in 2008 to 350 in 2021. Also, we are receiving almost 200 applicants for the Korean class open at the Language Center of the Technical University of Munich each semester where I’m teaching students. On top of these two cases, I can also recall the days where we struggled and worked so hard to find a publisher that would accept our first translated book in 1993. This is why the recent boom in Germany about Korean culture, including the language and literature, is more vivid to me.Korean literature has been translated and published in Germany mainly with the support of the Daesan Foundation and the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. It received at...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do

Book Trip Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do A city of daily leisure 2021.08.02 Dangjin-si, or Dangjin City, located in the northernmost cove area of Chungcheongnam-do, got its name from the region’s history of a harbor city that used to be the gateway to Tang during the Silla Dynasty. It neighbors Asan and Seosan of Chungcheongnam-do to the East and West respectively. As it faces Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do Province, to the North, it is the first region people reach when they ride down the Seohaean Expressway out of the province. The vast ocean spreads out to the South, and you can have a good time on the foreshore by renting gear at local stores. Waegok Village is the only place in Korea where you can enjoy sunrise, sunset, and moonrise at one spot, making it the perfect place to relish leisurely time. As such, Dangjin-si has recently become a rising star on the west coast, offering various things to see and enjoy. Every part of Dangjin-si is full of ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Anonbooks

Korean Publishers Anonbooks A Publisher that Makes Books to Enrich Quiet, Peaceful Time 2023.05.02 People say that literature is the window to a beautiful world. Literature has been portraying human life, evolving anywhere where there’s language. Some literature has been developing vibrantly with its own distinct color. And there’s a new publishing house that specializes in such literature. It is Anonbooks, established in 2021. Since its establishment, Anonbooks has been focusing on publishing fiction and non-fiction, concentrating on producing modern Korean literature, involving authors from all careers, be they professional or newly debuted. Following is an interview with Anonbooks, a 2-year-old publisher that hopes to give readers a quiet, peaceful time with their tranquil literature. Logo of Anonbooks It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Anonbooks to our international readers,...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Son Bo-Mi

Korean Authors Writer Son Bo-Mi I write like I make small steps forward every day 2023.05.02 Writer Son Bo-Mi has swept various literary awards in Korea and is highly recognized in the literary world ? she has won the most Young Writer’s Awards as well as the grand prize of the 45th Yi Sang Literary Award in 2022. She is also loved by her readers for her encouraging, consoling, and sympathizing works. Writer Son being recognized for both her literary work and popularity seems to be driven by her constant attempts to take on challenges, a warm perspective towards the world, and the humble and diligent attitude that the author has towards her works. It’s already her 14th year as a writer ? writer Son has never been idle in writing, diligently keeping up with the planned amount that she sets every day. Following is an interview with writer Son Bo-Mi, who has been steadily making progress with her work, and not distracted by the outpouring of com...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Adolescent Literature

#K-Book #Adolescent Literature KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.10.05 Yujin and Yujin 1. Publication Details Title | Yujin and YujinAuthor | Lee Geum-yiPublisher | Prooni Books, Inc.Publication Date | 2004-07-10ISBN | 9788957980132No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Lee HyojinEmail | copyright@prooni.comPhone | +82-2-581-0334 3. Book Intro Lee Geum-yi has previously published children’s books and novels that contain realistic portrayals of social reality. In Yujin and Yujin, she deals with the serious social issue of child sexual abuse.Through the delicate portrayal of the psychology of Big Yujin and Little Yujin, who were raped together when they were little, Lee follows their daily lives while at the same time exploring the grave subject mat...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.10.05 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Region...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

A Summer Trip with Books

A Summer Trip with Books The hot summer could be cool in another way! 2021.07.05 Spring, summer, fall, and winter. Summer has come again to tell us that half of the year has passed. In Korea, summer beings in June and lasts until August. The scorching sunlight could blind us, but most Koreans long for summer throughout the year. Students and office workers all wait for their summer vacation. Summer has a surprisingly charming point everybody loves as the season of relaxation. It makes you think of the color crimson red that resembles the sunlight under the sizzling weather, but it also makes you think of the color blue that recalls the cool waves of the ocean where we go to evade the summer heat. However, people are yet careful to go on a summer vacation this year, as the pandemic remains unsolved. Then, how about going on a “book-cation (book-reading + vacation)” with books filled with the summer vibe? Following is an introduction of charming summer books that eve...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hugo Publishing

Korean Publishers Hugo Publishing Where Various Voices are Heard 2023.03.13 Each of our lives has different stories. As we grow up in society, there are moments of happiness and sadness, and encounters with things that are beneficial to us and things that are not. There’s a publisher that cherishes and highlights things that we drop or lose while we race on the track of life. Hugo Publishing focuses on capturing the voices of each and everything that is easy to be forgotten. Following is an interview with Hugo Publishing, which values the connection between individuals and the numerous entities surrounding them. Logo of Hugo Publishing It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce yourself to our international readers. Two editors began publishing in 2013, releasing the first book, The Purpose of Boys. Since then, we’ve been publishing liberal arts books, starting with books about p...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Cho Kwang-Hee

Korean Authors Writer Cho Kwang-Hee A Lawyer, Writer, Novelist, and scriptwriter...Cho is Breaking Down the Boundary 2023.03.13 Writer Cho Kwang-Hee is a lawyer, writer, novelist, and scriptwriter for musicals and dramas. He has been breaking down the boundaries between fields and genres and walking on his own distinct path. It would be normal to feel overwhelmed by doing one thing, but he says he is eager to spend more time as a writer. He says he feels so happy when his stories are reborn as a new genre. Following is an interview with Cho, who never stops taking on new challenges, as can be seen in his preparation for the upcoming meet & greet with international readers in April. It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our subscribers and briefly introduce yourself. Hello, everyone. I’m writer Cho Kwang-Hee. The title “writer” is still a...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Preference & Hobby

#K-Book #Preference & Hobby KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.09.06 Classic Music of the Day 1. Publication Details Title | Classic Music of the DaySubtitle | Music alone doesn’t comfort youAuthor | Cho HyunyoungPublisher | HYEONAMSA PUBLISHING Co., Ltd.Publication Date | 2020-10-15ISBN | 9788932320861No. of pages | 344Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Cho Eun MiEmail | bscrap@hyeonamsa.comPhone | +82-2-323-5051 3. Book Intro The daily joy of classical music.On the commute home, or on a sunny weekend afternoon, or on a quiet autumn night stroll... If you feel like listening to different music from your usual playlist, this book is perfect for you. It recommends Edvard Grieg’s “Morning Mood” to set the mood on your way to work, Friedrich Gulda’s “Concerto for Cello” for afternoon cocktail hours, Igor Str...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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