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[TREND / TOPIC]

Topic The “Healing Fiction” Fever Trending: Fiction With the Theme of Healing Space 2022.10.04 Because I work in a book review team in a press agency, I meet dozens of books every week. And, recently, novels with similar designs and colors caught my attention, and I collected them on one side of the office. Then, one day, one of my colleagues from another team came to say hello, saw the stacks, and asked, “What are they? Are they a series?” Oh, yes. They may appear to belong to the same series, as they are so similar - in terms of atmosphere, not context. Every book seems to be indistinguishable from the others. Their warm color tone, and the “thing.” They all have some “house” drawn on their covers. So, even though people say that this is the generation of non-book-readers, I thought that it was worthy enough to write an article about this phenomenon as there must be a reason for their commonality.In fact, articles about this trend have been around...

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[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Professor Kim Ho-Dong, the World-Renowned Scholar in Central Eurasian History

Special Project [Korean Scholars ⑩] Professor Kim Ho-Dong, the World-RenownedScholar in Central Eurasian History A Broad and Deep Perspective Toward the World 2022.10.04 “A big fish in a small pond.” This is one of the Korean proverbs metaphorically used to refer to those with little knowledge about the world. Because we are from a certain country, a certain nationality, or a certain generation, we tend to look at the world from a narrow point of view. However, in order to enter the larger world, we must have the courage to break the wall around us. Professor Kim Ho-Dong of the Department of Asian History at Seoul National University has devoted his life to filling in the blank pages in world history by learning local languages to study the history of mysterious Central Eurasia and drawing a map of his own. Let’s follow in the footsteps of professor Kim, who became a world figure in the history of Central Eurasia, breaking down the solid wall called “g...

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[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Eun Hye’s Hug

New Books Eun Hye’s Hug 2022.10.04 “Come, people with painful hearts, with wandering minds. Eun Hye will hug you tight.”Eun Hye’s Hug The first picture essay by Jung Eun Hye, who is an artist with a developmental disability who surprised people in the drama “Our Blues.”The book presents sincerely recorded memories of people who she hugged or was hugged by, and the faces of her loved ones she hopes to hold on to. “Being warm makes me feel good. Hugs are a love.”“To me, pictures mean something that I can give to someone.”“I feel so happy surrounded by people I love these days.” Disability and art, friends and foes, sorrow and happiness… Eun Hye offers a warm hug, which tears down all the barriers in the world. Heartfelt consolation with warm hugs.Eun Hye’s HugWritten and illustrated by Jung Eun Hye, publishe...

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[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.11.07 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 / EXPORT CASE]

Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countries in Cooperation with Korean Agency

Export Case Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countriesin Cooperation with Korean Agency 2022.10.04 Amid an unprecedented wave of interest in Korean content, through my agency, I have the privilege of helping children’s, YA, and crossover Korean books across all genres to spread beyond Korea’s borders and into new markets outside of Asia. Korean fiction for adult readers is gaining significant attention and experiencing a real boom in many Western markets, including English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. But children’s books are lagging behind that trend, perhaps because publishers often look for familiar settings that they think parents and children will recognise and identify themselves more easily within. But the movement toward a more diverse publishing list is reaching across all reading ages and helping open up catalogues to more and more works in translation. As a result, many of the Korean titles I have sold were t...

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[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

NaeRule Gunaseo Supuro Library (Stream & Forest Library)

Book Trip [Book Space in Korean Media ①] NaeRule Gunaseo Supuro Library(Stream & Forest Library) An Urban Forest that Melts in Our Hearts Like Spring Nights 2022.10.04 Shooting spots are places that all drama fans would like to see. Once you arrive at the place you remember the most from your favorite drama, you feel like you have become a part of the drama and have a special experience. For example, “NaeRule Gunaseo Supuro Library (Stream & Forest Library),” located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, is where the drama “One Spring Night” was filmed. It is a place you can enjoy reading books while feeling the lingering memories of the drama. The drama, which has been steadily loved by people for its unique, calm atmosphere and sentimental vibe even after it has ended, drew attention as popular actor Jung Hae-In and actress Han Ji-Min starred in it. It was also loved by fans all over the world as it was released on Netflix. In the drama, as Han Ji-Min appe...

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[TREND / ONE-LINER QUOTES]

A Diplomat’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes A Diplomat’s Pick 2022.10.04 “Yeonhaengnok (燕行錄)” is a very special collection of Korean travel literature. Marco Polo’s The Travels of Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta’s Rihla, and monk Hyecho’s Wang Ocheonchukguk Jeon are travelogues about the writers’ trips to other countries, but Yeonhaengnok is different from typical travelogues as it is a journal about diplomatic activities. The book is a well-organized, systematic travel journal written by former diplomats of Korea cumulated over a long period of time. It is very unlikely to find something of its kind anywhere in the world except in Korea. One of the best-appraised Yeonhaengnoks in Korea is The Jehol Diary written by Park Ji-Won as he returned from China in 1780. The book The Jehol Diary (Green Bee) is a travel journal of events that took place over a 3,500km round trip of the Joseon diplomatic corps, as they departed from Seoul...

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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Kepler49: Opening the Future of K-Popup Books

Korean Publishers Kepler49: Opening the Future of K-Popup Books 2026.05 Kepler49 is a pioneer in the popup book market, a field that is still unfamiliar in the domestic market. They create popup books that comfort the sensibilities of not only children but also adults, including titles such as Garden, Zoological, Zhuchka, Kudryavka, Laika, Dokdo, The Isle of Rocky Waves, and Fly, Baby Songbird. In this May 2026 issue, we delve into Kepler49’s unique vision, the reasons why they create popup books, and the future of the popup book medium. Publisher Kepler49 ⓒKepler49 Q. First, could you give us a brief introduction to your publishing house? Tell us about the types of books Kepler49 publishes. Kepler49 is a publisher that hopes popup books can be both books and toys that provide a brief ...

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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Imagination Sketched in Colored Pencils: The Pencil by Author Kim Hyeeun

Korean Authors Imagination Sketched in Colored Pencils:The Pencil by Author Kim Hyeeun 2026.05 Trees are felled whenever a pencil is made. Author Kim Hyeeun is a picture book author who reflects on the sacrifice of trees. Her book, The Pencil, was born from a heart that cherishes both art and nature. We interviewed Kim Hyeeun, an author who cares deeply for both her craft and the environment, to explore her imagination and thoughts. The Pencil Q. Was there a specific inspiration that led you to write The Pencil? The Pencil is my very first book. I felt a lot of pressure and spent much time worrying about how to fully capture my own thoughts in my debut picture book. At first, I tried to create a story around grand and flashy subjects, but those attempts felt like wearing someone else’s clothes...

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[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, September 2022

Best Sellers 2nd Week, September 2022 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2022.10.04 The books that many readers have long awaited have made their way to the best seller list for the second week of September. For example, writer Jung Ji-Ah, who proved her literary value by winning numerous literary awards, returned with a full-length novel after 32 years. The book, Father's Liberation Diary, is a friendly tale that describes lightly, or rather humorously, a somewhat serious story combining family love with a painful history. Also, the book To You, Who is Bound to Succeed, is the first book written by former newscaster and Youtuber Choi Seo-Young, which has been long awaited by her 500k subscribers, captivating their hearts right after its publication. Including powerful motivational messages she gave on her YouTube channel, the book consoles her readers with compassionate understanding and down-to-earth advice t...

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