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Busan

Busan A City You Meet by walking its streets and crossing its bridges   2019.09.09     Busan. Frequently referred to as 'the second-largest city in South Korea' but these words don’t do the city justice. Of course, when it comes to objective data like population or the size of the economy, the description is true, but it would be regretful to leave the city's description at that single sentence, as Busan has its own unique culture. That uniqueness only grows in the oldest parts of the city. This is why one should walk through the streets and cross bridges to take a true look at Busan.     Travel into layers of time     The oldest and most cultural area of Busan is surely Bosu-dongA very old story that started during the time of the Korean War is continuing today.     For the longest time, Busan served more as an industrial city than a travel destination. It is a port city that leads to the Pacific...
  • VOL.15 / 2019.09
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South Korea's National Institute of Ecology - Known for publishing content acclaimed worldwide

South Korea's National Institute of Ecology - Known for publishing content acclaimed worldwide   2019.08.05   South Korea's National Institute of Ecology operated by the country's Ministry of Environment calls itself 'another little Earth' with its exhibits of various plants and animals from countries around the world, including South Korea. The institute also publishes a diverse range of books on the environment for everyone from children to experts. Recently, the institute exported publishing rights of 13 books to Vietnam and Turkey, and some of them have already been translated and introduced to the local markets there. This year, seven books including The Facts Within the Fairy Tales: Aesop's Stories of Nature will be released in Vietnam, while another called Exploring the World of Ant will be sold in Turkey. K-Book Trends spoke with the institute's publishing arm, NIE PRESS, to hear about the agency's book export cases and their passion for content.      ...
  • VOL.14 / 2019.08
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2019 Seoul International Book Fair - Arrival

2019 Seoul International Book Fair - Arrival The country's biggest book festival, a celebration of people who make, write and read books   2019.07.08   From June 19 to 23, the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) was held at Seoul's COEX. Themes for 2017 and 2018 had been 'transformation' and 'expansion' respectively, and this year's book fair had the theme 'arrival'. The theme 'arrival' for SIBF was given in reference to prospects for books to come, and those for the world beyond books. Visitors to the 2019 SIBF were invited to learn about the 'arrival' of South Korea's publishing industry and the country's society beyond their 'transformation' and 'expansion'.   Official posters for the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair   South Korea's biggest book festival; South Korea and the world meet through books     At the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair,there were many attempts to connect bookswith non-book items in line with the theme 'arrival' &nbs...
  • VOL.13 / 2019.07
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Author Kim Yun-jeong

Author Kim Yun-jeong A writer who sees children's futures, and touches adults' hearts   2019.12.09   When you hear the word 'book', what shape comes to your mind? Most likely a rectangular, straight, hard form where stories are told page by page. What about books that have transparent OHP film as pages instead of paper? And books you need to shine a light on to see the title? This writer is the author of those books. She is an author who attempts the creation of books that have diverse form, breaking away from conventional formats. This was our meeting with author Kim Yun-jeong, who also runs her independent publishing brand called YUN Edition, named after herself.     Please introduce yourself to our K-Book Trends readers.   I am children's book author Kim Yun-jeong, who used to write and illustrate books but now publishes them too.After having my child and spending much time with them, I naturally came to spend time with picture books. At first, the picture ...
  • VOL.18 / 2019.12
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Moonji Publishing Belongs to the Literary Community

Moonji Publishing Belongs to the Literary Community   2019.11.04   Moonji Publishing Co., Ltd is the publisher that owns the entire novel collection by Man Booker International Prize winner Han Kang. It is also the publisher of poetry collections by Kim Hye-soon, who received the Griffin Poetry Prize in Canada earlier this year. Even with just these two statements, it is easy to define Moonji Publishing as South Korea's top publisher of literature. The following looks at the treasure trove of Korean literature Moonji Publishing has and what values the publisher prioritizes when it releases books.   Moonji Publishing Co., Ltd    Please tell our readers what kind of publisher Moonji Publishing is.   Moonji Publishing is a South Korean publisher that specializes in literature and liberal arts books that was founded in 1975. For the past 45 years, we have published around 3,000 books, and most of these have been Korean poetry, novels,...
  • VOL.17 / 2019.11
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Author Kang Gyeong-su

Author Kang Gyeong-su In hopes his honest stories will reach readers   2019.11.04   The book The Stories Shouldn't Be True (Sigong Junior) was awarded a Ragazzi Award for non-fiction at the 2011 Bologna Children's Book Fair. This book, like its title, calmly tells the horrific story of some children's situations that seem like lies but are happening in reality. Explaining the motive behind the book, the author said he was incredibly shocked one day while watching a documentary to find children in terrible situations in other parts of the world that was beyond his imagination. K-Book Trends met with author Kang Gyeong-su who was compelled to tell their stories in a book.After making his name known as a picture book author through The Stories Shouldn't Be True, Kang has been continuously working on picture books, and from 2017, he has been publishing his Code Name (Sigong Junior) series. The Code Name series is a spy series loved by both children and their parents and ...
  • VOL.17 / 2019.11
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South Korea Book Exports

South Korea Book Exports Time Blossom and Magic Cafe That Cooks Dreams sold abroad   2017.11.01   In this month's issue, we gladly announce two South Korean books have been successfully sold abroad. The first would be time blossom, a heart-warming story for adolescent girls going through physical and psychological changes during puberty. The second is Magic Cafe That Cooks Dreams, a fairy tale on self-development that can plant hope and courage into children and teenagers who have unlimited potential.   Kyung-sun Lee's Time Blossom Sold Into France     Cover art for Time Blossom: Girl into Woman   Kyung-sun Lee is a design professor at Hankyong National University in South Korea and her book for adolescent girls Time Blossom was sold at the Frankfurt international book fair in Germany to be translated into French. The book is a beautiful piece of work with the subtitle, 'Girl into Woman' and is the perfect gift for girls reaching puberty from their ...
  • VOL.6 / 2017.11
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South Korea to Participate in 2017 International Istanbul Book Fair as Guest of Honor

South Korea to Participate in 2017 International Istanbul Book Fair as Guest of Honor Korean Books and Culture in Turkey!   2017.9.11   There is no better place to introduce South Korea's excellent books and pursue new book export contracts than international book fairs. As such, South Korea's publishers have been actively participating in international book fairs. This sojourn to market South Korea's books and culture will extend to Turkey in coming months.     ⓒ International Istanbul Book Fair's website     Cultural Exchanges to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties Between South Korea and Turkey   The 2017 International Istanbul Book Fair set to be held from November 4 to 7 at the TUYAP Fair and Convention Center will be a very special event. Not only will there be a special exhibit for South Korean picture books, South Korea will participate as the guest of honor at the fair. It is even more meaningful due to the fact that this year marks 60...
  • VOL.4 / 2017.09
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2017.8.18   It’s Because… 1. Publication Details Imprint | Bearbook Title | It’s Because… Author | Bonsoir Lune Format | 26.5*23.5 Binding | Hardcover Pages | 52pages ISBN | 979-11-5836-028-3   2. Contact Name | Choi, Hyun K. Phone | +82-2-332-2672 Email | bear@bearbooks.co.kr URL | www.bearbooks.co.kr    3. Selling Points ★2017 New Release ★Ranked as top 5 list during 8 weeks A child who is interested about everything in the world+ A mother who nurtures the curiosity of her child.   4. About the Author / Illustrator Majoring in visual design, she studied illustration in England. She is the author of Watermelon Swimming Pool, and Grandma’s Summer Vacation. With Grandma’s Summer Vacation, she received the 57th Korea Book Awards. Her lovely nostalgic drawings, and her fascinating stories are enjoyed by both children and adults.   5. About the ...
  • VOL.3 / 2017.08
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2017 Korea Book Fair in Vietnam

2017 Korea Book Fair in Vietnam K-Books Secure $6.5 Million in Prospective Contracts in Vietnam   2017.8.18   South Korea's traveling book fair recently landed in Vietnam, where hallyu has been booming. The traveling book fair aims to support Korean books' exports overseas, boost copyright sales abroad and bolster the international competitiveness of Korean publishers. The following provides a look into the publishing exchanges between the two countries which marked 25 years of diplomatic ties this year.From July 26 to 27, the Korea Book Fair washeld at the Lotte Hotel in Hanoi. This book fair, which was held in part by the cooperation of the Korea cultural center in Vietnam, achieved great success through seminars held for Korean and Vietnamese participants alike, addressing the publishing market in Vietnam and the publishing industry in South Korea.   Theopening ceremony for the 2017 Korea Book Fair in Vietnam Publishing officials and executives from both South Korea...
  • VOL.3 / 2017.08
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