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How to Live in the Generation where You “Watch” Books

How to Live in the Generation where You “Watch” Books 2020.11.02 Today, reading paper books has become just one of the many ways of enjoying books. Even though you don’t necessarily “bite or taste” the books like that famous advertisement phrase, you are able to enjoy books through various channels. In particular, the transformation of diverse media based on books began to lead the new generation where you “watch, listen to, and experience” books. Some people say that “texts will be replaced with videos in the new era,” but such transformation led by the development of platforms is live evidence that books are still more of an interesting or competitive medium than you might think. This is because a generation of videos without texts or books is like a castle built on sand. Modern society has entered an era where you watch, listen to, and experience books. Book-related TV Programs are Fading Away “Book...

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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K-Food

K-Food Having fun reading, cooking, and eating! 2020.09.07 Korea’s food and culture have been continuously developing and evolving over a long history. And as Korea’s culture is now widespread across the world, its food and culture have joined the Korean Wave, captivating the global community. Besides, foreigners are enjoying the so-called “K-Food,” and Korea’s “cooking shows” or “mukbang (videos of people eating food)” have become a trending type of content that overseas audiences search for.Korea’s food-related content clearly shows what is currently trending in the Korean culture, which attracts the eyes of the overseas audience. Even though fewer people are looking up books to find out about K-Food content due to the development of video platforms like Youtube, books and recipes of Korean food, sometimes written by Korean celebrities, are published in the market. The following section introduces books on K-Food. Korea’s food and...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

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Writer Kim Sang-Wook

Korean Authors Writer Kim Sang-Wook A recommendation for a science book that all can enjoy, while retaining its essence 2022.01.03 Regardless of the sector, it is meaningful to lower the entry barrier to make it more accessible and give a sense of closeness to the general public. Books are great enablers in those efforts. It goes the same for science, which people often find challenging to approach. Let's suppose science is made more accessible and friendly through writings that take different approaches, closing the distance. In that case, people will find it fun to read science books. This is what writer Kim Sang-Wook tried as he broadens the horizon of science books based on his public awareness. Would you please introduce yourself to the readers? Hi, I am Kim Sang-Wook, a physicist. It is an honor to get an interview with K-Book Trends. I saw it as an excellent opportunity to let readers in other countries learn about Korean...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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A Heartwarming Journey to Neighborhood Bathhouse

Let's Try A Heartwarming Journey to Neighborhood Bathhouse 2026.02 『Blossoming Years, Neighborhood Bathhouse』- Written by NeverlessHolida, Illustrated by Aleoji, Dot Book 『Blossoming Years, Neighborhood Bathhouse』 “On days when you long for warmth, the neighborhood public bathhouse is always right by our side!” With steam rising, as you soak your body in the tub, the chill hiding in every joint slips away,and a sigh of ‘"Ah, that’s good!" naturally escapes your lips – there is such a place, and it is the neighborhood bathhouse. It offers a deep refreshment incomparable to washing at home, leaving both your skin an...

VOL.91 / 2026.02

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We Do Not Part by Han Kang

I Read We Do Not Part by Han Kang The Scream of Silence: We Do Not Part 2025.12.01 This article is a review written by a Turkish reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com Han Kang’s novel We Do Not Part (Munhakdongne Publishing) recounts the Jeju Massacre, which took place on Jeju Island in South Korea in 1948 and claimed the lives of thousands of people. This event remained buried in silence for many years. The author conveys this historical weight not through numbers and statistics, but through the intertwined stories of three women. Thus, the events are not merely information, but are etched into my mind through an emotional connection. The Korean and English editions of We Do N...

VOL.89 / 2025.12

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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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K-Movie

K-Movie Books and movies are powerful cultural products 2020.08.03 Movies and books are alike each other in that regardless of their different production methods, they are records with stories embedded in them. Korean movies have never stopped advancing, and the Korean film industry is marking its 101st anniversary this year. Korean movies once were marginalized in the global film industry, but with all the hard work and passion of the filmmakers to push into the global market, their reputation has grown significantly on the global stage. In particular, “Parasite” from director Bong Joon-Ho recently won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, the Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay, the Academy Award for Best Director, and even the Academy Award for Best Picture, winning a total of four honors at the 92nd Academy Awards. This is truly a milestone achievement in the history of Korea’s film industry.In addition, books have often...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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VOL.25 / 2020.08

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Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award

Korean Authors Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award Korean picture books spread their wings around the world 2021.08.02 There was good news in the publishing industry in June ? four Korean picture books won the “Bologna Ragazzi Award,” which is the most authoritative award for children’s books in the world. It was not only this year that Korean picture books received attention abroad, but now they have become more prominent, and stronger on the global stage with their literary value recognized. Korean picture books have thawed the hearts of global citizens strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following is an introduction of the four authors and their works who won the Bologna Ragazzi Award, the “Nobel Prize for Children’s Books.” * K-Book Trends Vol. 35 ? Juries’ review of the winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award Comics-Early Reader: IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO, Yi Gee Eun, SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD. ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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