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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art 2020.10.05 The prominent characteristics of publications in the fields of comics and art are strong visual elements, imagination, and artistic messages embedded within. The traditional landscape of comics publications in Korea has significantly changed due to the evolution of ICT technologies and smartphones. Yet, webcomics (online comics) have noticeably risen above the surface and taken the center of comics distribution. However, fine comics that gained popularity on the webcomics platform and have gotten their artistic value recognized are often officially published as paper comics. Books in the art field come in different genres and types, ranging from academic books for fine art, design, music, plays, movies, and fashion, to popular practical books such as a guide for exams and coloring books as a pastime activity. Comics and art publications are usuall...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey

2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey 2020.10.05 Outline The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) conducted the 2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey under article 16.5 “Factual Surveying and Statistical Surveying of the Publication and Culture Industry.” The survey conducted from June to December 2018 for the period between January 1st to December 31st, 2017, includes Copyright Export Statistics Survey.The 2018 Publication Industry Factual Survey used a structured survey format (questionnaire) to research areas such as basic business information, general status, organization status, distribution status, business index and prospects, and other comments, where the researchers collected relevant information via phone calls, fax, e-mail, and offline surveys.The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) said that the objective is to identify the current status of businesses engaging in publishing, estimate their ...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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Bad Books

New Books Bad Books 2024.07.01 Unsafe Books Make the World Safe - Bad Books “Bad books” Books that feel as if they would taint you or your family’s values with topics like homicide and immorality or change your identity the moment you read them.Bad Books by writer Yu Tae Kim takes us on a journey to the times of “bad books,” those that became widely known after being “banned” in human history for being unsafe.From the most well-known forbidden books in Korea ? Yi Mun-Yol’s Pilon’s Pig and Ma Gwang-Soo’s Destiny ? to 28 forbidden foreign titles... Can you believe that some of those books are still banned? All those who were afraid of “bad books” wanted our society to be “safe.” However, writers of banned books claim, “Unsafe books are what makes a society safe!” “A book filled with goodwill, contemplating the intangible boundary of ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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2nd Week, June 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, June 2024 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.07.01 As the heat arrived earlier than usual, the second week of June saw the emergence of several great books to read. Ranked 9th on the list is Two People’s International, a short story collection by Kim Ki-Tae, winner of the 2024 Young Writer Award. The title story has gone viral on social media, becoming the 3rd most viewed story in the history of Munjang Webzine, drawing significant attention to the collection. Meanwhile, the script book set for the popular drama “Lovely Runner” secured the 3rd spot, highlighting how TV popularity can translate into book sales. The series’ success was evident as the Lovely Runner script Book Set quickly hit the best seller list with a substantial number of pre-orders. * K-Book Trends Vol. 62 ? See books recommended by writer Kim Ki-Tae The No. 9 non-fiction book, At the Age of 50, I Decided to Live ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑧ Publication of practical books for social activities

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑧ Publication of practical books for social activities 2020.09.07 Among practical books that provide knowledge and information useful for daily life, those excluding “practical books for home” including areas such as child nurturing, cooking, healthcare, and hobbies were categorized as “practical books for social activities.” From the broader perspective, this category can include several publication genres such as economy & business administration (K-Book Trends Vol. 22), self-development (K-Book Trends Vol. 24), and others useful for carrying out social activities. This month, we would like to take a deeper look at foreign language and travel books, concentrating on the narrow spectrum of “practical books for social activities.” According to the sales statistics of Kyobo Bookstore, a representative bookstore both online and offline in Korea, foreign language books accounted for ab...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home 2020.08.03 There is a wide variety of practical books that provide tips for diverse fields necessary in our daily life. So, this part divides the section into two: practical books for making homes and living a good social life. The former type mainly includes areas important at home such as raising children, cooking, keeping fit, and hobbies, while the latter type includes language books and traveling guides that are needed in living a social life. Books that feature tips for maintaining a good social relationship and those for expanding financial property can belong to the latter part as economics and business administration books. Today, we would like to first touch upon the publication of practical books for home. The number of titles in the field of family & living is decreasing, but other fields are seeing a rising number of publica...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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#Star

#K-Book #Star KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.07.01 ON STAR-KNITTING 1. Publication Details Title | ON STAR-KNITTINGAuthor | Lee YeongdoPublisher | Minumsa PublishingPublication Date | 2020-10-22ISBN | 9791158887254No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 149 * 222 2. Book Intro A great alien civilization visits Earth from the outer space. They call themselves “Pan-galactic Cultural Exchange Committee” and match the planet Earth with another civilization called Witan. In the title piece of this short story collection On Star-knitting, Witanians seek help from Earthians: they need to find someone who can read and make constellations. Since they don’t have astrology in their culture, they start to work with an Earthian astrologist who calls himself a star-knitter. A Witanian astronaut and the Earthian star-knitter navigate the galaxies to find the right stars to ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Visiting Korean Book Fair in Jakarta to be held in 2024

Info Visiting Korean Book Fair in Jakarta to be held in 2024 2024.07.01 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) is implementing the ‘2024 Visiting Korean Book Fair’ project to expand the export of domestic publishing rights overseas.The fair this year will be held offline in Jakarta, Indonesia (Le Meridien Jakarta) in July.A total of 20 participating firms and 107 consigned titles were selected to meet Indonesian buyers at the fair. 2024 Visiting Korean Book Fair in JakartaObjective: Supporting the entry and expansion of Korean publications into new international marketsSchedule: July 10 (Wed.) - July 11 (Thu.), 2024 (2 days)Venue: Le Meridien Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia We kindly ask for your interest in the ‘Visiting Korean Book Fair in Jakarta’, which aims to promote the export of publishing content overseas by exploring new markets through copyright export consultations...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.07.01 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...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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My Don Quixote

New Books My Don Quixote 2024.06.03 A heart-warming story for all Don Quixotes around the world who have not given up on their dreams! - My Don QuixoteA new title by Kim Ho-Yeon, a writer beloved by global readers! The book My Don Quixote is for grown-ups who are young at heart, and in search of everlasting dreams and hopes. Main protagonist “Sol,” who goes back to her hometown after quitting work, realizes that “Don Quixote Video,” a video rental shop where she used to play with her friends during childhood, is no longer there. What’s more, Mr. Don, the owner of the shop and their spiritual leader, has gone missing! Sol tries to find Mr. Don, uploading videos on YouTube, but her friends do not seem interested in the issue “Where did he go, leaving all these traces of his dream behind?”“Have my friends forgotten our childhood memories as they grew up?” &nb...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

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