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Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market

Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market 2020.12.07 Violet The publication rights of writer Shin Kyung-Sook's third full-length novel Violet (Munhakdongne) were sold to Weidenfeld & Nicolson in Britain in November 2020. This publisher released Please Look After Mom (Changbi) of writer Shin in April 2011, and in the following year, the writer was honored with the Man Asian Literary Prize. Violet is Shin Kyung-Sook's second full-length novel to be published in Britain after Please Look After Mom. The title "Violet" has multiple implications; it is a type of flower, a color, and a metaphor for a shy woman. And at the same time, the feeble image is naturally linked to "violence." The writer blends such various meanings embedded within the story through several illustrations and metaphors. Violet is a story of distorted desire and a rotation of all writings where the frustration of all desires and desires for writing follow one after another into the nov...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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#Essay

#Essay KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.05.03 Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of Sand 1. Publication Details Title | Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of SandAuthor | Park Wan-suhPublisher | Segyesa Contents Group Corp. Ltd. Publication Date | 2020-12-07ISBN | 9788933871553No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 128* 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kang HunEmail | plan@segyesa.co.krPhone | +82-2-6332-8083 3. Book Intro This book takes a fresh look at essays written by Park Wan-suh, an invaluable legacy left by the beloved author. She was responsible for numerous books featured in many of Korea’s must-read lists, such as Who Ate Up All the Shingah?, Mother’s Stake, The Naked Tree, and Was That Mountain Really There? No one would question her standing as a master in the world of Korean literat...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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#Mystery Thriller Crime

#Mystery Thriller Crime KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2021.04.05 The Ice Forest 1. Publication Details Title | The Ice ForestAuthor | Ha Ji-eun Publisher | Goldenbough Publication Date | 2020-03-20ISBN | 9791158886356No. of pages | 556Dimensions | 128* 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Nam Michelle; Kim Dajeong Email | michellenam@minumsa.com; dajeong@minumsa.comPhone | +82-70-4261-9547 3. Book Intro "I knew by intuition. This person, this person's music will be forever." A masterpiece that has returned, the complete edition of 『The Ice Forest』 A masterpiece of fantasy novels that grabs readers with fluent sentences and a fascinating atmosphere. It is a monumental piece written by the author Ha Ji-eun. “The Ice Forest”, a mysterious fantasy based on classical music which is a rare writing subject in Korea is H...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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#Learning Cartoon Books

#Learning Cartoon Books KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2021.03.08 Biotechnology 1. Publication Details Title | BiotechnologySubtitle | Investigation: Eum-meong's DNA Incident Author | Yoon Sangseok Publisher | MIND ALIVE CO.LTD(Weizmann BOOKs) Publication Date | 2019-04-05ISBN | 9791187513599No. of pages | 156Dimensions | 188 * 257 2. Copyright Contact Name | Oh Sungim Email | kkonaa@askwhy.co.krPhone | +82-2-2033-8928 3. Book Intro Futurists argue that biotechnology will realize the human desire to live in a healthy, clean environment without resource constraints. Biotechnology is a field of applied science that aims to enhance human welfare and deals with all forms of organisms in the ecosystem, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and insects. It crosscuts a wide array of topics, including me...

VOL.32 / 2021.03

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Uijeongbu

Uijeongbu Where the Past and Future Coexist 2020.11.02 Being a central city in northern Gyeonggi-do Province, Uijeongbu is where nature and history blend together. Indeed, transportation is convenient as the city is near the capital, Seoul. The brand slogan of Uijeongbu, “Uijeongbu, City of Happiness,” exhibits the city’s will to become a city where its citizens are happy. At the center of the city flows Jungnangcheon Stream, which meets the Han River, and Suraksan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain rise high in the East and West, respectively, which all add up to a balanced mixture of the city and nature. Meanwhile, the name Uijeongbu has a long history. The name derived from a historical incident where the top administrative body “Uijeongbu” moved its base here during the Joseon Dynasty. Being a gateway towards Seoul today, Uijeongbu has settled as a center of politics, economy, society, culture, and transportation.Greeting the season of books, let’s d...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

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Jeju Island

Jeju Island A Beautiful Mixture of Nature and Cultural Art 2020.10.05 The official name of Jeju Island, a tourist destination for both Korean and overseas travelers, is “Jeju Special Self-Governing Province,” including the surrounding small islands. Being the biggest island of Korea, Jeju Island is a globally well-known volcanic island. The Oreums (volcanic cone), which are parasite volcanoes created through volcanic activities, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Lava Tubes, and the basalt zone, are indeed eye-opening natural sites for travelers. Besides, the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007, having their value recognized. On top of these, Hallasan Mountain, the highest mountain in Korea, beautiful beaches, waterfalls, and tangerine fields, are not to be missed spots for tourists.The culture in Jeju Island is relatively exotic as it is distanced from the mainland, and the splendid view of the ocean and the mounta...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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The Story of the Animals Guarding Gyeongbokgung Palace

Image of K-Book The Story of the Animals Guarding Gyeongbokgung Palace 2025.11.03 Gyeonghoeru Pavilion (慶會樓) in Gyeongbokgung Palace (景福宮), Korea’s most iconic royal palace At the heart of Seoul, behind Gwanghwamun Gate, stands the palace that best represents Korea - Gyeongbokgung Palace. Built by King Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, it was the dynasty’s first royal palace and the political center of the nation. Its name, meaning “to embrace great blessings,” embodies the king’s wish for the country’s prosperity and his people’s well-being. Although it was destroyed during the Imjin War in the 16th century and later reconstructed in the late 19th century, the palace holds the scars and memories of Korea’s turbulent history.After hanbok was chosen as the most impressive Korean fashion item in the previous issue, this m...

VOL.88 / 2025.11

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Beautiful Hanbok Captured In Illustrations

Image of K-Book Beautiful Hanbok Captured In Illustrations 2025.10.02 “Hanbok” is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a “Korean fashion item” In the heart of Seoul, around Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung Palaces, you will often spot people walking around in hanbok. Wearing hanbok to palaces has turned into a cultural experience of its own. The vibrant colors of hanbok blend beautifully with the palace architecture, and since hanbok wearers get free admission, it has become a popular activity for locals and tourists alike. It seems that there is a special kind of harmony when tradition meets everyday life.In a recent K-Book Trends survey, hanbok was selected as the No. 1 item people associate with “Korean fashion.” With over 1,600 years of history, hanbok has taken many forms depending on the era, season, gender, social class, and...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

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#Hanbok

#Hanbok KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2021.02.08 Draw Dragon and Embroider Phoenix 1. Publication Details Title | Draw Dragon and Embroider PhoenixSubtitle | The Royal Costume of the Joseon DynastyAuthor | Lee MinjooPublisher | The Academy of Korean Studies PressPublication Date | 2013-12-30ISBN | 9788971059319No. of pages | 276Dimensions | 165 * 210 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kim WonkiEmail | kwonki@aks.ac.krPhone | +82-31-730-8774 3. Book Intro The royal costume differs from the general costume, starting from the terminology used therefor, and it has a special characteristic that the costume varies depending on the kind of ritual. Especially, the significance of costume was more prominent in the Joseon society with its rigid caste system. Depending on what costume the king wore, the costumes of the queen, the cro...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

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#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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