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Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Where Art and Culture Become a Romantic Story 2021.02.08 Haebangchon. A village established by compatriots and people who defected from North Korea after the liberalization of Korea in 1945. A village where painful national history transcends into art and culture through the flow of time. The past and present coexist in this village, Haebangchon. In the novel The Aimless Bullet, writer Lee Beom-Sun depicts Haebangchon as a hopeless place where no dreams or hope can be found. It was an area devastated by war suffering from poverty, frustration, and despair. However, today, Haebangchon has turned into a hot place for the young generation, as a place where moments from the past remain unchanged, evoking nostalgia with a drop of a modern vibe.Many visitors find Haebangchon for various reasons; they are looking for a nice dining place, a good spot for photos, or are drawn there by the quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the ...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

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Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021

Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021 2021.01.04 More consumers are purchasing books through their mobile phones or on the Internet in the aftermath of the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the entire world throughout the year and has brought about a drastic change in our daily life. Homes became the base camp for activities as people worked from home, and kids studied at home. Amidst the uncertain economic situation where nothing can be predicted, people began to be interested in grasping the opportunity to become rich. Such social change had a significant influence on the publishing industry. The number of online bookstore users and sales volume have jumped up by leaps and bounds. According to the settlement data announced by Kyobo Bookstore on June 8th for the first half of the year, purchases made both on mobile phones and on the online platform recorded 56.3% during the period surpassin...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL

K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL Let’s be honest. You also have that K-Webtoon or Webnovel you fell in love with, right? 2021.01.04 K-webtoons and K-webnovels have permeated into the global community. Webtoon Itaewon Class (YOUNG COM) that was made into a popular TV drama this year was exported to Japan as a remake version and movie “Beauty Water” that is based on a webtoon had a brisk start-off in Box Office, Taiwan, ranking first in the first week of its release for the first time in Korean animation history. Apart from these achievements, K-webtoons and webnovels are made into movies or TV dramas across borders, with secondary content such as goods and special exhibitions produced for their fans. In particular, many of the beloved works are officially published as paper books. Join us on the journey into the charms of K-webtoons and webnovels that make you want to see them time to time again. K-Webtoons and webnovels are being exported across the w...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Changbi Publishers

Korean Publishers Changbi Publishers The Unfathomable Depth of Beauty 2022.03.07 We all have our own stories that have made us who we are today. Here, Changbi Publishers has a long-established history and tradition, and the publisher has become the way it is now through countless transitions. As it always rose amid severe government oppression, Changbi Publishers was able to keep expanding the spectrum of publishing in the country through endless attempts. The publishing house is actively playing on the global stage, regardless of the genre, from children’s books and literature with touching stories to books containing various knowledge of intellectuals. Also, by using online platforms, it seeks to get closer to readers. Therefore, it is a great time to introduce Changbi Publishers, who are committed to enriching communication with readers by engaging with global trends. Plea...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Ho-Yeon

Korean Authors Writer Kim Ho-Yeon An All-Round Storyteller Who Makes Everyday Stories Special 2022.03.07 The grand prize winner of the 1st Bucheon Cartoon Story Contest in 2005, the excellence prize winner of the 9th World Literary Award in 2013, the winner of Book of the Year Award of Yes 24, and the No.1 Audiobook of the Year chosen by Millie in 2021 ? these are the titles representing writer Kim Ho-Yeon. He has even become a writer of steady-sellers this year. Writer Kim has been an all-round storyteller, going from films to comics and novels. So then, what is the reason that so many people are enthusiastic about his works? One plausible idea is that his works are so akin to our lives. Following is an interview of writer Kim Ho-Yeon, an all-round storyteller who gives deep insights and touches our hearts through ordinary daily life stories of charming and dynamic characters that might exist around us. Please introduce yourself to our read...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

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Mati Books

Korean Publishers Mati Books New Perspective, Broader Sight 2022.02.14 Mati Books is a publisher specializing in the humanities, publishing books in various fields such as society, art, and architecture. Starting as a single-person publisher, Mati Books has been delivering the importance of humanities books, winning the Lotte Publishing Culture Award and Korean Publishing Culture Award, and being designated as the Sejong Excellent Academic Book. Under the slogan of “Humble Life with Ambitious Thinking,” Mati Books has been touching the hearts of its readers with insightful interpretation, heartwarming encouragement, and deep enlightenment for 17 years. Following is an interview with Mati Books. Logo of Mati Books Please introduce Mati Books to our readers. Mati Books was founded in 2005. We publish books about society, art, and architecture, based on humanities. We have been publishing the Faustian...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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Midnight Light: Can Light Become Pollution?

Book Grocery Midnight Light:Can Light Become Pollution? 2026.06 A Story from an Office Worker Living in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul: At some point, massive electronic billboards began taking over the building facades along the streets near Hongik University Station. Saturated with these overwhelming digital displays, Hongdae today is constantly flooded with brilliant, piercing light, even in the dead of night. Passersby often call it spectacular or find themselves captivated by the latest advertisements, but I look at these billboards through a slightly different lens. “It is so bright that the night no longer feels like night.” While others merely catch a fleeting glimpse of these screens as they walk past, I am forced to look down at them from my apartment window every single day. From where I stand, these neon monoliths do not e...

VOL.95 / 2026.06

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Authors Leading the Way for Korean Picture Books

Image of K-Book Authors Leading the Way for Korean Picture Books 2026.05 Poll results for “Which Korean picture book author would you like to meet at the book fair?” The poll for our May issue asked readers which Korean picture book author first comes to mind. The results highlighted several representative artists, each capturing readers with their unique charm. Suzy Lee took the top spot in this poll, receiving 37.5% of the votes. However, in this issue, we will introduce the works of all the featured authors regardless of the rankings. Every author leading the Korean picture book scene deserves respect, and their individual artistic value cannot be measured by numbers alone. With that in mind, we would like to introduce four beloved teams of creators. The first author is Suzy Lee, who earned 37.5% of the vote. She is an author who delicatel...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Lee Kkoch-Nim

Korean Authors Writer Lee Kkoch-Nim Warm Stories of Comfort for the Youth 2022.02.14 We feel a sense of delight when the protagonist of a story beats insurmountable challenges, changing a tragedy into a comedy. It may be that our lives are in a similar process. Due to how our life is, transitional stories gain sympathy and comfort people. The warmth of the stories translates to understanding, gives the power to get over the harsh reality, and gifts cherished daily life. That is how the writer Kkoch-nim Lee shares the vitality of her stories with adolescents. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hi, I am Kkock-Nim Lee, a writer. I am pleased and excited to introduce my stories through this web magazine. You released popular Adolescent Literature, I Will Cross Time for You (published by Munhakdongne), The Girl You Want to Kill (published by Woori School), and others. Is there any particular reason yo...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

[EVENT / Book Grocery]

My Child is a Talker, My Nephew is an Interviewer

Book Grocery My Child is a Talker,My Nephew is an Interviewer 2026.05 A Story from a Mother Raising a Son I am a mother raising a son. Since he was about two years old, my child has been exceptionally articulate. He started speaking earlier than his peers, always had plenty to say, and above all, talked incessantly. At daycare, I constantly heard things like, "He’s so bright," and "He expresses himself so well." Naturally, I assumed, "My child and I communicate so well together.“ However, there was a day when that assumption was completely shattered. It happened when I met my nephew, who is the same age as my son. Meeting him after a long time, I noticed my nephew had grown into an elementary schooler who chatted away comfortably. But something about him was different. "Auntie, what did you do today?" ...

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