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Korean Authors Writer Cho Ye-Eun New Stories Found in an Imperfect Reality 2025.11.03 People are drawn to different charms, but freshness and entertainment are universally appealing. Writer Cho Ye-Eun, regarded as one of the “next generation of Korean literature,” says she finds inspiration in complex realities and empty spaces. The following is an interview with writer Cho Ye-Eun, who weaves new and entertaining stories from an imperfect reality with her singular imagination. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself. Hello, I’m novelist Cho Ye-Eun. I write across a wide range of genres ? SF (science fiction), horror, fantasy, thriller, and mystery - always striving to make stories that are fun to read. You made your debut in 2016 with the short story, Overlap Knife, Knife, which...

VOL.88 / 2025.11

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Storyseller

Korean Publishers Storyseller A storyteller who delivers unique experiences to the public 2025.10.02 Just as words have power, a name that is spoken often should not only convey identity and vision but also carry a positive meaning. What if we employed homonyms, words with multiple meanings? Such a name, open to diverse interpretations depending on context and intent, also carries a sense of wit and delight. Storyseller (이야기장수; Iyagijangsu), founded by Lee Yeon-Sil, one of Korea’s most celebrated editors, fills its books with stories as diverse and engaging as the word jangsu (장수), a term that itself carries multiple meanings, including “seller.” More than just selling stories, Storyseller seeks to reach readers everywhere, sharing life stories that are ordinary yet one of a kind. Logo of Storyseller It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you ...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

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Window of Times

Korean Publishers Window of Times Pierce like a spear, reflect like a window, or sing like a singer 2025.06.02 Why do you make books? Every publisher will have a different answer to this question. Yet, every answer has its own value, and our lives are thus enriched. The publisher Window of Times continues to release books about beings and lives that we are familiar with, but know little about. From Marx to Chomsky, from farmers to convenience store part-timers, it delves deeply and uncomplicatedly into the stories of those we mistake for too distant or too familiar - to make books as a spear, window, or a song (창 in the publisher’s Korean name, “시대의창,” can be used in three different ways) to the world. The logo of publishing house Window of Times It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce to our international readers the publishing house along with the meaning of the com...

VOL.83 / 2025.06

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Nanda

Korean Publishers Nanda Adding wings with books 2025.04.07 Publishing is more than just making books ? it’s about opening up new worlds to readers. Nanda, which started as an imprint of Munhakdongne Publishing and has since established itself as an independent literary publisher, is making a fresh wave in the Korean publishing industry by exploring the unique identity and tactile properties of books. Nanda’s name reflects its desire to give people invisible wings through books, which it publishes in a variety of genres, including non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. Following is an interview with CEO Kim Min-Jung, who is pushing the boundaries of literature through ingenious planning and experimental sensibilities. The logo of Nanda It’s a pleasure to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Nanda to our international readers and explain the meaning of the company’s name...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

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Writer Choi Deok-Kyu

Korean Authors Writer Choi Deok-Kyu Breaking down language barriers and encompassing generations 2025.04.07 Picture books, a combination of pictures and words, are more than just children’s books; they can be a window to intergenerational communication. With this belief, writer Choi Deok-Kyu has been expanding the form of picture books and creating works that blend humanistic narratives with visual art. He believes that picture books can resonate deeply with children and adults who read them, and dreams of the butterfly effect that picture books can create. As a writer and the head of a one-man publishing house, he continues to dedicate himself to encouraging more people to empathize and communicate through picture books. Thank you for accepting the interview. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself. It’s a pleasure to meet readers from ma...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

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Korean Food Critic’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes Korean Food Critic’s Pick Korea's Food Books 2022.02.14 Food is the mirror of the past and present. Trending foods show the era's social structure and direction. Luxurious sushi restaurants that boast high popularity are often located in the Gangnam area. This shows Koreans' love of sushi but also disconnection from ties with Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with sushi restaurants, Korea's old Korean-Western restaurants located all over the country are cherished remnants of Korea's modern history after its independence. It also captures time in the place as people's old tastes remains in the meals they serve.Like Cho Yeong-Gwon's previous book Chinese Cuisine in Korea (CABOOKS), he recollects his experience visiting old Korean-Western restaurants in At a Korean-Western Restaurant. The writer has a unique job as a piano tuner, which is well reflected throughout his book. The food pi...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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Noran Sangsang Books

Korean Publishers Noran Sangsang Books Fostering imagination and critical thinking to broaden the world children dream of 2025.01.06 Books are a valuable guide in everyone’s life. For children, they are especially important as they are a magical tool that allows them to expand their thoughts and imagination. Noran Sangsang Books, which aims to empower children to think by fostering their imagination, has been making quality picture books that help them learn about social relationships and open their eyes to the world. Though small in size, Noran Sangsang Books aspires to be big in its dreams, and is expanding an environment where children can grow up happily and healthily through the good influence of books. Following is an interview with Noran Sangsang Books, which publishes books that support children’s growth, books that children can enjoy, and picture books that are both beautiful and artistic. ...

VOL.78 / 2025.01

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Writer Park Hyun-Min

Korean Authors Writer Park Hyun-Min Picture books that help children grow with their “materiality” 2024.11.04 A firm belief in “picture books that make the world a better place” has been the foundation for the pursuit of diversity in his works. Picture book writer-illustrator Park Hyun-Min makes picture books by embracing different perspectives and building his own artistic world with a fresh approach. With his focus on the materiality of books, Park gives room to readers through the white spaces, and expands the diversity of picture books. He says he wants children to develop good feelings about picture books as they read them. That’s why Park’s picture books sparkle and shine, as he spreads the positive impact of picture books. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers along with a brief introduction of yourself. Hello, everyone. I’m Park Hyun-Min. It...

VOL.76 / 2024.11

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Recipe Factory

Korean Publishers Recipe Factory The delicious world of specialized cookbooks 2024.07.01 Recipe Factory, with its message ‘Simple Recipes for Small Happiness,’ has established itself as a specialized publisher of cookbooks for 16 years, demonstrating how focusing on a single field can lead to the production of diverse content. In line with the growing interest in cooking and food, Recipe Factory not only publishes specialized books on the theme of ‘cooking’ but also creates intriguing content based on cooking, engaging in proactive communication with readers. We met with Recipe Factory, which publishes books that are packed with the information and value well-made cookbooks should have, much like a well-prepared meal filled with care. Logo of Recipe Factory It is a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Recipe Factory to our international readers...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Writer Song Gil-Young

Korean Authors Writer Song Gil-Young A clear-cut forecast of the times provided by a man who “mines” the minds of the time 2024.07.01 One book published last year made headlines and became a bestseller. It is Forecast of the Times: Era of Nuclear Individuals (Kyobo Book Centre), which brought about a sensation by claiming that a new era of individuals called “nuclear individuals” has arrived due to the development of AI technologies and aging populations. The book’s writer, Song Gil-Young, calls himself a “mind miner,” meaning a person who mines the minds of the time using big data. As he precisely pinpoints the changes of the time through big data analysis more than anyone else, his latest title, Forecast of the Times: Era of Nuclear Individuals, provides insights into various fields. This book can be regarded as the extension of Just Don’t Do It (Book Stone) and Do Not Imagine (Book Stone), his previous titles offering advice for the future. Song...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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