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South Korea's Fixed Book Price Policy 2019.08.05 Fixed book price policies are rules that set consumer prices for books at levels the publishers select. Countries where these policies exist, sell books at the same price anywhere you go. Instead of competition through prices at the commercial sale level, price competition takes place at the production stage between publishers, boosting the diversity of distribution channels and convenience of readers.The global publishing market is divided into countries that have fixed book prices and those that do not. English speaking countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, which all form one giant market do not have fixed book prices. Non-English-speaking advanced countries like Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands and Japan all have fixed book prices. Those that do have this policy have diverse ways to enforce it. For example, in Germany and France, the governments have passed special laws for fi...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

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South Korea’s Key Publishing Related Organizations

South Korea’s Key Publishing Related Organizations 2019.07.08 In South Korea's publishing industry, there are many private organizations. Inside these organizations are members who work for competing businesses, but inside the groups they seek interests and order for the greater good. They also help pass on voices from inside the industry to a larger audience. The following are organizations key to South Korea's publishing industry linked to production, distribution, sales and research. The most representative of publishers' groups would be the Korean Publishers Association, founded in 1947. Inside the group are all kinds of publishers, big and small. So far the association has worked towards creating an order for distribution within South Korea as well as resolving several issues related to the publishing environment. It has also been a driving force for projects aimed at developing the industry on a whole. The association has acted as a window for book de...

VOL.13 / 2019.07

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AI is Changing Our Everyday Life

Special Project [Book × AI] AI is Changing Our Everyday Life 2024.02.19 By their very nature, books are vessels of knowledge encompassing all fields. Endless topics can be written about depending on the material and message. In the [Book × _____ ] series, experts recommend Korean books in their respective fields that you’ve been curious about but had trouble discovering more about. Now, let’s jump into the infinite world of books through the collaboration of books with various fields. A new era is open with AI: What are the jobs newly born, and how should we make use of the technology? 47 Things Every AI Working With Humans Should Know There are books with a table of contents that just make you want to read the rest of the story. One such book is 47 Things Every AI Working With Humans Should Know (Hanbit Media) ...

VOL.67 / 2024.02

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Korean Picture Books Today

Topic Korean Picture Books Today Closing the 2023 Korea Picture Book Award 2024.01.02 In November 2023, the winners of the first Korea Picture Book Award, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), were announced. Eight titles and publishers were honored in the grand prize, special prize, and rookie prize categories for fiction and nonfiction. Considering the size of the prize and the diverse range of winning titles, it was a good start for a new award system. The “picture book” genre is not yet fully established in the Korean publishing industry. For example, in large bookstores, “picture books” are placed in a subcategory of the pre-school category. However, the fact that we were able to clearly recognize “picture books” as a single artistic genre and reach a consensus in the screening process to organize an “award for picture books” is thanks to the strong...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

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2024 Overseas Publication Grants: Guidance for Applicants

Info 2024 Overseas Publication Grants: Guidance for Applicants 2024.05.07 KPIPA provides Overseas Publication Grants for the overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights. Overview of grants ? Qualification: Overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights - Books that have been published or are to be published in local markets, beginning November 1st, 2023 to October 31th, 2024 - Such books must be published in the time period and be submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (“KPIPA”) by November 11th, 2024 (Monday) - Publishers can apply up to only 5 titles maximum ? Scope of selection: Around 50 books will be selected, and grants will be pro...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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2nd Week, November 2023

Best Sellers 2nd Week, November 2023 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2023.12.04 For the second week of November, books that have been the center of attention dominated the list of bestsellers. The book Reading Schopenhauer at Forty quickly rose to the top of the list after being recommended by actor Ha Seok-Jin on the popular Korean TV show “I Live Alone.” On the show, he was shown to be very dedicated to self-management - exercising, studying, and enjoying his hobbies - which likely inspired viewers to purchase the book. The book features 30 pieces of advice from philosopher Schopenhauer, who has inspired countless people. It offers wisdom for those entering their 40s with mixed feelings to realize the true meaning of life.Han Kang’s I Do Not Bid Farewell, published in 2021, won this year’s Medici Prize in France, again ranking 7th on the overall bestseller list. The Korean publishing industry is rejoicing ...

VOL.65 / 2023.12

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Enjoy the Taste and Scent of Korea With Genre Literature

Export Case Enjoy the Taste and Scent of Korea With Genre Literature 2024.01.02 February 11, 2024, will mark exactly 30 years since Korean writer Djuna uploaded his first short story to an online SF community on the PC communication service “HiTEL.” The story was titled A Butterfly that Traveled Back in Time, and it was Djuna’s first official release. Since his debut in 1994, Djuna has published a total of 170 novels, and it is almost 200 if you count his unpublished works as well. He is the most prolific and longest-running science fiction writer in Korea. Djuna is like a cornerstone of Korean SF, with many SF writers confessing to being his fans, saying that they were greatly influenced by him. However, it was only recently that Djuna was introduced to the international audience. It was in 2019 that the short stories The Second Nanny and The Bloody Battle of the Broccoli Plain were published separately as ebooks, audiobooks, and paperbacks...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

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Current Status and Prospects of Korean Literature in Arab Countries

Export Case Current Status and Prospects ofKorean Literature in Arab Countries 2023.09.04 Participating in the 65th Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) in June 2023, Sharjah showcased the literature, music, arts, and crafts of the United Arab Emirates through fascinating and extensive cultural programs, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the rich diversity of Arab culture. In particular, this year’s fair laid the groundwork for a more mature cultural understanding between the two countries through conferences and events where prominent authors, creators, and scholars from the UAE and Korean authors actively exchanged their ideas, experiences, and expertise.1 Korean readers have also shown interest in Arab literature, which was translated from Korean, throughout the fair. This raised expectations for how much Arabs will be interested in Korean literature showcased by Korea, the guest of honor, at the Sharjah International Book Fair scheduled to ...

VOL.62 / 2023.09

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Wrap-up Summary of the 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair: Korean Pavilion

Info Wrap-up Summary of the 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair:Korean Pavilion 2023.12.04 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair: Korean Pavilion - “Unlimited Imagination”Korea participated as the guest of honor at the Sharjah International Book Fair, which took place from November 1 to November 12, 2023.The Korea Pavilion introduced outstanding Korean writers and works under the theme of “Unlimited Imagination” and organized various programs. On the first day of the book fair, members of the publishing industry from both the United Arab Emirates and Korea gathered to kick off and celebrate the opening of the Korean Pavilion.Under the theme of unlimited imagination, the Pavilion showcased various books, including literature, humanities, webtoons, and picture books, introducing Korea’s excellent books.Programs such as themed seminars, le...

VOL.65 / 2023.12

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Sharjah International Book Fair 2023: Korean Pavilion

Info Sharjah International Book Fair 2023: Korean Pavilion Unlimited Imagination 2023.11.06 Korea will participate in the Sharjah International Book Fair in November this year as the guest of honor.With the theme “Unlimited Imagination,” Korea will take publishing professionals and authors with artistic creations to meet readers in Sharjah. Sharjah International Book Fair 2023: Korean PavilionPeriod: November 1, 2023 (Wed.) - November 12, 2023 (Sun.)Venue: Expo Centre Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesKorean Pavilion: Expo Centre Sharjah Hall 5&6 L11Host: Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)Organizer: Korean Publishers Association (KPA), Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)Sponsor: Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) Programs and Key Content of the Korean Pavilion ...

VOL.64 / 2023.11

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