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Book-Stay, a Romantic Night with Books Time to read as many books as you like 2020.09.07 Book-stay refers to spending a night reading books. A cozy room with books filling one corner… How romantic and perfect does it sound? Most of the book-stays in Korea are run by bookstores, where it is unique that they are organized by small bookstores in local neighborhoods. Even though the rooms may not be as fancy as those in a 5-star hotel or resort, they are cozy and neat enough to read as many books as you like.As traveling abroad has become nearly impossible due to the coronavirus, extraordinary domestic trips ? such as book-stays ? are trending in Korea. People are searching for a good place to do a book-stay across the country to spend a special day with family, friends, lovers, or even themselves away from their busy life. This part introduces some book-stays in Korea for those that have not set up a plan for a vacation or those in need of spending time re...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

[TREND / TOPIC]

Books with Discourses on the Post-COVID-19 Era in Korea

Books with Discourses on the Post-COVID-19 Era in Korea The world after the pandemic 2020.08.03 Now, we can no longer live in the way we lived before. With the outbreak of COVID-19 across the world, people have begun to divide the era into two: BC (Before Corona) and AD (After Disease). This new infectious disease did not just kill innocent people , but is severing physical movement and interpersonal interaction. With the emergence of a contactless society, a massive shift is taking place in the society, economy, and politics.In the face of the pandemic, publishers are busy planning exclusive books about the COVID-19 era. Since March this year, books featuring the virus have been newly filling the shelves, adding new lines to the discourse so-called “post-COVID-19.” For faster publication of books, publishers chose to make them in the omnibus style, where writings of several specialists are combined in a single book. The unprecedented spread of the vi...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

K-Movie

K-Movie Books and movies are powerful cultural products 2020.08.03 Movies and books are alike each other in that regardless of their different production methods, they are records with stories embedded in them. Korean movies have never stopped advancing, and the Korean film industry is marking its 101st anniversary this year. Korean movies once were marginalized in the global film industry, but with all the hard work and passion of the filmmakers to push into the global market, their reputation has grown significantly on the global stage. In particular, “Parasite” from director Bong Joon-Ho recently won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, the Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay, the Academy Award for Best Director, and even the Academy Award for Best Picture, winning a total of four honors at the 92nd Academy Awards. This is truly a milestone achievement in the history of Korea’s film industry.In addition, books have often...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Kidari Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Kidari Publishing Co. Ever Captivating Picture Books that Fascinate Readers 2021.09.06 The best thing about picture books is that they can be appreciated by any age group, from kids to adults. Furthermore, they can be interpreted differently, not to mention give different impressions depending on the age of the readers, gender, and background. Kidari Publishing produces a variety of fun picture books that give pleasure across the generations from 0- to 80-year-olds through its brands “Kidari,” “MoraeR,” and “A Very Good Day.” Following is an interview with Kim Sang-Il, president of Kidari Publishing Co.. This publisher has been growing up with its readers since 2004 as a midsized publisher of picture books that presents fun books to children and gives adults a break and adds comfort to their demanding lives. Please introduce Kidari Publishing Co. Kidari Publishing Co. was founded in 2004. We published about 10 titles a ...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, November 2020

2nd Week, November 2020 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.12.07 In the ranks of bestsellers announced by four major online bookstores in Korea for the second week of November, books that are keeping their place since last year catch our eyes. For example, the top bestseller See What They Mean, Say What You Mean is a reality-based guide book for parents to have the right conversations with their kid written by doctor Oh Eun Young, a national mentor for child-raising. And the second to the top was Trend Korea 2021, which has selected upcoming trends for 2021 with a sub-title “What is the strategy against the pandemic crisis?” Ranked third was Dollargut Dream Department Store, a fantasy novel about stories in a dream department where only those asleep are allowed to enter. As such, it is notable that the top three bestsellers are from different fields.Meanwhile, some books are steady-sellers as well on the list. For example, The Prop...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Traditional Culture(Picture Books)

#Traditional Culture(Picture Books) KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2020.12.07 Setting the Table 1. Publication Details Title | Setting the TableAuthor | Joo YounghaPublisher | BORIM PRESSPublication Date | 2013-05-15ISBN | 9788943309107No. of pages | 60Dimensions | 285 * 225 2. Copyright Contact Name | Park SunjooEmail | sunjoo@borimpress.comPhone | +82-10-9214-4801 3. Book Intro Korean food is usually called as "hansik." We talk about the uniqueness and excellence of "hansik" by mentioning the efficacy or nutritional balance of some foods, such as kimchi and "jang" (Korean pastes). However, the uniqueness of our food culture should be seen in more broader perspective, for example, how to look for foods in the environment of the Korean Peninsula over many years, how to prepare meals, how to serve, how to eat, etc. That is...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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Sokcho, Gangwondo Province

Sokcho, Gangwondo Province An embroidery of beautiful scenery 2020.08.03 The vast-open East Sea shining cobalt blue, a tranquil lake, and Seoraksan Mountain with a jaw-dropping view; these are just some of the many charms Sokcho boasts throughout the year. Plus, the delicacies presented by the Sokcho Central Market are enticing more gourmet travelers to Sokcho today. The book Winter in Sokcho (Book Recipe) even chose the sophisticated feeling of cities that stands on the border of thrilling excitement and sentimental recollection for its background. Now, let’s dive into Sokcho, a place whose name makes you want to take to the road. Winter in Sokcho Sokcho Tour, Fisheries Market (Jungang Market), an emerging shrine for gourmet travelers Sokcho Tour, Fisheries Market (Jungang Market) Inside the Sokcho Tour, Fisheries Market (left),...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Soo-hyun

Korean Authors Writer Kim Soo-hyun 2021.09.06 Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, I am Kim Soo-hyun the author of I Decided to Live as Me (Woods of Mind’s Books) and Comfortably Without Trying Too Hard (Dasan Books). Why did you choose the profession of writer? In my case, I had a strong feeling that I had to ‘live like other people’ for some unknown reason. I tried very hard to adhere to this belief but it didn’t really work out, so I started thinking ‘if this is how its going to be’ it would be better to spend my energy on things I really want to do and put my effort into such things.’ So I quit my job and started writing about what I really wanted to talk about with some seriousness - and this became the book you know as I Decided to Live as Me. What kind of person do you think writers are? Writers are ‘Process is mentee’, ‘Result is mentor’ is what I think. Many people might feel ...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

[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

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

3rd Week, October 2020

3rd Week, October 2020 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.11.02 If we take a look at the integrated list of bestsellers announced by the four major online bookstores in Korea for the third week of October, some books catch our attention as they have ranked even before their publication. The first example is Diligent Love by Lee Seul-Ah, who has been greatly loved by Korean readers with her Daily Lee Seul-Ah Essay Collection (Hey Uhm) and My Face Becomes Like My Mom Whenever I Cry (Munhakdongne). This book, with the subtitle “Lee Seul-Ah’s Writing Room for Studying Body and Mind,” talks about what the writer has taught and learned through her writing classes. Also, See What They Mean, Say What You Mean by doctor Oh Eun Young, a so-called national mentor for childcare, offers a kind explanation about how to teach and deliver a clear message to your kid without exhibiting anger. It seems the fame of these writers has put their books ...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

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