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International Human Rights Expert, Professor Chung Chin-Sung

Special Project [Korean Scholars ⑬] International Human Rights Expert, Professor Chung Chin-Sung Determined Research and Responsible Practice 2023.01.02 Is our society getting better? To find the answer to this question, professor Chung Chin-Sung - a sociologist and international human rights expert - has been taking a great interest in human rights status and resolving relevant issues around the world. Particularly engaged in studying the responsible practice in human rights and women, professor Chung served as the president of the Korean Sociological Association (KSA), the Korean Association of Women’s Studies (KAWS), the Korean Association of Human Rights Studies (KAHRS), and the SNU Human Rights Center. Her various books and activities are recognized in the global community as well; she was a member of the UN’s Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and the adviser at the Commission on Human Rights. She was als...

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Namsan Public Library

Book Trip [Book Space in Korean Media ④] Namsan Public Library A 100-Year-Old Treasure Chest 2023.01.02 In Namsan, which boasts beautiful scenery in the center of Seoul, there is a treasure chest that preserves valuable materials. It is a 100-year-old Namsan Public Libary, which has storage for invaluable materials, the first public library built in Seoul. West of Namsan Mountain, where Namsan Public Library is located, there are Ahn Jung-Geun Memorial Hall and Baekbeom Square, making it a perfect place to explore history together with the library. Also, along with the “Samsoon Stair” nearby, Namsan Public Library was used as the background for the drama “My Lovely Sam Soon” and “Encounter.” Now, let’s dive into Namsan Public Library and catch two birds ? a historical and drama tour ? with one stone! A Cultural Space in the Library As the reference room and the cultural space are separated by a stairwa...

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Elementary School Teacher’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes Elementary School Teacher’s Pick 2023.01.02 Children’s books heal not only children’s hearts, but adults’ hearts as well. The first children’s book I would like to introduce today is a picture book titled Magic Candies (Bear Books Inc.). Have you ever imagined reading other people’s minds? Have you ever been upset by your parents for not loving you? The first appearance of Dongdong, the main character in the book, starts with a scene where he plays alone. Dongdong tries to pretend he’s alright, but he’s not alright. He could go up to his friends and ask them to play with him, but he is shy and is not familiar with thinking about others’ minds or expressing his thoughts. One day, Dongdong goes to a stationery store to buy some marbles, and he finds sweet candies that are different in color and size. Oh, no! After eating one, he starts to hear weird things ? he could hear what ot...

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2023 Future Science Trends

New Books 2023 Future Science Trends 2023.01.02 The best scientists in Korea have chosen: 2023 Future Science TrendsToday’s science becomes a promising industry for the next 3 years!From basic science to cutting-edge technologies, The Gwacheon National Science Museum shares its know-how for the new future science project! How do you make cultured meat?Why is the commercialization of A.I. taking so long?Has humanity succeeded in conquering Alzheimer’s Disease? Science Insight! presents science technologies that we will meet in our daily lives a step ahead!Are you interested in learning about science trends coming up in 2023, and the core of the science technologies that are in the early stage of industrialization? Come take a look at the book!A book that presents the keywords of technological transformation in 2023, fore...

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1st Week, December 2022

Best Sellers 1st Week, December 2022 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2023.01.02 For the first week of December, books that warm up our hearts in cold winter became best sellers in Korea. For example, the Common Siblings (titled Hunhan Nammae in Korean) series, which has been loved for its humorous stories about daily life, returned with a new volume. The no.1 best seller, Common Siblings 12, includes 12 episodes and fun activities such as psychological tests and mazes, making children’s hearts flutter ahead of the winter vacation. Meanwhile, psychoanalyst Kim Hye-Nam released If I Were to Re-live My Life, which is a special edition of the book The Reason Why Life is Interesting (Gallion) published in 2015, commemorating 100 thousand copies sold. Through the book, Kim urges the readers to live their lives joyfully by doing things they like, along with stories she wanted to tell her patients. Also, Mapo Agricultural and Mari...

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Sandy Joosun Lee

Korean Translator Sandy Joosun Lee 2023.01.02 Profile ? Korean-English translator ? E-mail: sandy.joosun.lee@gmail.com Educational Status ? Graduated from the University of California, San Diego (majored in Literature/Writing) ? Atelier class at Literature Translation Institute of Korea Career ? Currently full-time translation/interpretation team lead at Studio Mir Book Translation ? Almond by Won-pyung Sohn (HarperVia, 2020) Almond, Sunrye House &n...

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#2022 K-Book Copyright Market

#K-Book #2022 K-Book Copyright Market KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2023.01.02 Hostages Trial 1. Publication Details Title | Hostages TrialAuthor | Park Eune-wooPublisher | GOZKNOCK ENTPublication Date | 2017-10-20ISBN | 9791188504169No. of pages | 403Dimensions | 145 * 210 2. Copyright Contact Name | Seung-il YoonEmail | gozknock@naver.comPhone | +82-2-6269-8166 3. Book Intro The MasqueradeAt Mount Cheonggye, the third-generation heir, Jo Seong-ju of the powerful J Group is throwing a party. Not only the thirty or so guests, but even the host and the staff are all wearing different kinds of masks. During the party, a bartender in a fox’s mask pulls out a gun and points it at the people. The party is over, and now begins the hostage situation.The Start of a Hostag...

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[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.01.02 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 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ...

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“Trend Forecasters” Dominate Bookstores in Korea

Topic “Trend Forecasters” Dominate Bookstores in Korea 2022.12.05 When the new year is just around the corner, something unique happens in bookstores in Korea ? they all put out various “trend books” that provide predictions for the new year on the most conspicuous shelves they have. The consumers who are curious about what will happen in the new year ? or even tomorrow ? all have their eyes focused on those books. This attention pushes “trend books” up the list of best-selling books. For example, when you search “trend” on any online bookstore you can find, you will get roughly 1,200 books. And even if you cut it down to “New Year,” there are about 800 books in the fields ranging from business, social sciences, humanities, and self-help. So, what implication is behind such an end-of-year trend, or what is the hidden secret? Books about the Trends of the New Year are generally published from October So, these tre...

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Art Critic Professor Yu Hong-June

Special Project [Korean Scholars ⑫] Art Critic Professor Yu Hong-June Steps Taken Alongside the Beauty of Cultural Heritage 2022.12.05 Korea has a long enough history for the world to be surprised. Its history dates back to B.C. 2333, when the first nation on the Korean peninsula, Gojoseon, was founded. For a long time, Korean ancestors left countless cultural heritages to their descendants, and people of the current era find a beautiful legacy and enjoy the mood and glimpses of the past. Professor Yu Hong-June, who has visited many historic sites and published books on them, is a representative art historian and critic of Korea. He is also renowned as the author of the best-selling humanities book series My Exploration of Cultural Heritage (Changbi). From 2004 to 2008, professor Yu served as the 3rd director of the Cultural Heritage Administration. He is now working as a professor of Art History at Myongji University. In addition to his My Exploration of ...

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