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The Warmth of Science and Life by Professor Choi Jae-Cheon

Special Project   [Korean Scholars ③] The Warmth of Science and Life byProfessor Choi Jae-Cheon Touching ecosystem of human sustenance, reasoning, and coexistence   2022.03.07   From the time the world was built till now, the life forms on Earth have coexisted with human beings. Animals and diverse creatures have breathed the same air as humans and created an ecosystem on the Earth. Many scientists have studied society and its patterns formed by natural beings. In many cases, the traits and features of the natural ecosystem became inspirations to people. Professor Choi Jae-Cheon is one of the few Korean researchers who is active internationally in this field of work. He is recognized in Korea and the world for his studies on diverse types of animals and quality columns published in renowned media outlets. He even worked as an Editor-in-chief for the Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior published in 2019, an animal encyclopedia composed of 4 books and ...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
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Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan

Export Case   Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan Publishing status of translated Korean literature   2022.03.07   Hayakawa Publishing has been translating and publishing original novels of Korean dramas that succeeded in Japan since the mid-2000s. For example, we published Physician Janggeum (Greenboat Magics) by Kim Sang-Hyeon in 2004 and Seodongyo (Knowledge Smith) by Jung Jae-In and Kim Young-Hyun in 2006. We have been selling novels of successful Korean history and romance dramas in Japan to Japanese K-drama fans.Then, the mega-hit of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 (Minumsa Publishing) by Cho Nam-Joo in 2018, and Almonds (Changbi Publishers) of Sohn Won-Pyung in 2019 worked as a game-changer in the overseas literature market in Japan, transforming and expanding it. These two books were also massively popular in Korea and highly appraised, with fun storylines. So, the reason behind their popularity in Japan can be largely put to two a...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Yoon Jung-Mi

Korean Authors   Writer Yoon Jung-Mi Hoping that the seeds of diligent creation will bear fruit in the form of great works   2024.12.02   Children are like sponges - they have an amazing ability to absorb many different things. That’s why picture books are their best friends, as they expose them to new worlds and diverse experiences. Through them, children can develop a deeper and broader mind. Here, we meet writer-illustrator Yoon Jung-Mi, who makes picture books for children that break down prejudices and embrace diversity. She writes and illustrates picture books that tell heartwarming and sparkly stories, and always attempts to do something new through her work. Following is an interview with writer-illustrator Yoon, who continues to capture various approaches to finding happiness that everyone can relate to in her fresh stories.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Pleas...
  • VOL.77 / 2024.12
[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, March 2022

Best Sellers   2nd Week, March 2022 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2022.04.04   March in Korea also means “a new start” to many. New season spring comes in March, and the new semester begins in March, too. So, most Koreans clean up and make changes to parts of their houses and organize the winter clothes piled up in the closet. The publishing industry saw changes as well, just like how nature changed its clothes from white snow to green sprouts, popular books that have made makeover changes to the cover page catch our eyes on the bestsellers’ list for this month. The cherry blossom edition specially produced to mark the sales record of 400 thousand copies of the book Uncanny Convenience Store by Kim Ho-Yeon ? a beloved writer among Korean readers ? grasped readers’ attention. Also, I am Thankful for Myself, an essay published in 2016, went through a total makeover of its cover page and content. Meanwhile, We...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Gi Jang

Korean Translator   Gi Jang   2022.04.04   Profile   Born in China, Gi Jang is Han Chinese who has an exbert user level of Korean. She has a strong theoretical foundation as she has completed the master's and doctoral programs at the Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation (GSIT) and the General Graduate School at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, respectively. Ever since she graduated from GSIT in 2004, she has worked on numerous interpretations and translations (movie/drama translation, IT translation, novel/comics translation, etc.). And after she began to teach at a university in 2005, she has been steadily having classes (Chinese, interpretation & translation, understanding Korean culture, etc.) while carrying out research (on topics of Chinese, Chinese education, interpretation & translation) and publishing textbooks (general textbooks, authorized textbooks, materials for interpretation & translation). As ...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#K-Webtoon Fantasy

#K-Book   #K-Webtoon Fantasy KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.04.04   Tower of God 1. Publication Details   Title | Tower of GodAuthor | SIUPublisher | YOUNG COM Co.,LtdPublication Date | 2019-11-12ISBN | 791190153171No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 145 * 200   2. Copyright Contact   Name | NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.Email | dl_webtoonpub@webtoonscorp.comPhone | +82-31-784-1193   3. Book Intro   This is Tower of God, a web comic serialized on Naver Webtoon since 2010, published in book form. A boy named Bam sets off on an adventure to find someone precious to him, but he is tested with increasingly intense challenges in a mysterious tower where he simply cannot stop. This epic narrative is full of characters with strong personalities, outrageous strategies, twists, and splendid action, presenting readers with incredible immersion thanks to a solid sto...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Anyang Pavilion (Books on Contemporary Public Art)

Book Trip   [Beautiful Library in Korea ②] Anyang Pavilion(Books on Contemporary Public Art) A Heavenly Harmony of Rest, Nature, and Global Art Pieces   2022.03.07   Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, is a city of art. It hosts Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) every 3 years, which is the only public art festival in Korea, with Anyang-si as background. The APAP is a project where the city cooperates with artists from around the world to interpret and turn the changing context and environment of a modern city like Anyang, including its history, culture, landscape, and development, into various public artworks such as pure art, sculpture, structure, design, and performance. It also turns the city itself into a gallery so that the citizens can enjoy art in daily life. Anyang Pavilion, is the only library specialized in public art in Korea, being a special cultural complex that serves as both a library and an art exhibition hall. Let’s meet Anyang Pavilion, a library that deli...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hyehwa1117

Korean Publishers   Hyehwa1117 One-woman publishing company that makes books with a distinctive identity   2024.11.04   When something you love and are good at is fused with like-minded people, it can create a massive butterfly effect. This is the case with Hyehwa1117, a one-woman publishing house that, despite its small size, is making a meaningful impact on the Korean publishing industry. Founded by Lee Hyun-Hwa, who has had a long-standing dream of publishing, Hyehwa1117 has been making books and building up a connection over time after an encounter with a hanok built a long time ago. We are looking forward to seeing what Hyehwa1117 will achieve in the publishing industry in the future, as it says that its books are not the “product of any plan, but the result of making connections.”   Logo of Hyehwa1117     It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Hyehwa1117 to our international rea...
  • VOL.76 / 2024.11
[INFORMATION / INFO]

South Korea the Guest of Honor at the 2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO)

Info   South Korea the Guest of Honor at the2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO)   2022.04.04   Celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Colombia, Korea will be participating in the 2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) held from April 19 (Tue.) to May 2 (Mon.) as the guest of honor. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) will be introducing outstanding picture books of Korea through exhibitions at the fair.   Introduction of the Picture Book Exhibition   ? Exhibition theme: The Harmonious Voices - In line with the topic of the guest of honor (Korea) “Coexistence,” we took “voices” as the keyword for the picture book exhibition, filling the exhibition with various voices in daily life such as children, animals, plants, and things.   ? Under the topic of “The Harmonious Voices,” visitors ca...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Metaverse Sapiens

New Books   Metaverse Sapiens   2022.03.07                       Metaverse Sapiens - The story of humanity living in the “digital” era of discovery and the metaverse as seen by professor and brain researcher Kim Dae-Sik at KAIST. “We are going METAVERSE.” - Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Meta)Switching its name to “Meta,” Facebook announced its $10 billion investment plan in the development of metaverse technology.In addition, the CEOs of Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon held meetings last year to discuss how to co-operate on next-generation technologies. Epic Games also announced its rebirth as a metaverse company. So, why are the global giants so excited about the metaverse?How is technology that allows for a digital reality experience possible?Will we be able to accept the virtual world as reality?How can we re-engineer “reality” with data collected through sensory organs?Professor Kim Dae-...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
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