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The Coolest Summer Spent at the Library - A Foreign Visitor's Guide to Beating the Heat at the Library

Topic   The Coolest Summer Spent at the LibraryA Foreign Visitor's Guide to Beating the Heat at the Library     2026.07     What kind of scenery usually comes to mind when you think of spending a summer retreat at a library? Most people probably imagine reading a book inside a closed-off, modern building while soaking in the cool air from an air conditioner. This time, however, I would like to introduce a “cool library summer retreat in harmony with nature,” which goes a step further than that, selected from the places I have personally visited.         Cheongun Literature Library: Walking Through the Past and Present of Korean Literature at the Foot of Inwangsan Mountain   First, Cheongun Literature Library, nestled at ...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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A “Popup-Addicted” Reporter’s Notebook: Covering Publisher Pop-up Stores

Knowledge   A “Popup-Addicted” Reporter’s Notebook: Covering Publisher Pop-up Stores     2026.06     Why buy a book at an offline bookstore when you can simply order it online? This was the question that emerged within the Korean publishing industry about twenty years ago, when online bookstores first made their debut. Recently, this question has shifted in an entirely different direction: “Why come all the way to a ‘pop-up store’ to buy a book that can be purchased anywhere?”   As a reader who has frequently sought out publisher pop-ups and book fairs, I have chewed over this very question. Why do I personally go all the way to a pop-up to buy a book? While some analysts suggest it is because “text” has simply become “hip,” the young readers I encounter on-site ar...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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Why People Seeking Advice from ChatGPT Still Turn Their Backs on "One-Click Books"

Topic   Why People Seeking Advice from ChatGPT Still Turn Their Backs on "One-Click Books"     2026.04     AI Publications Denied for Legal Deposit   The legal deposit system in Korea is a mandatory system where all books issued an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) must be submitted to the National Library of Korea and the National Assembly Library. The purpose of this system is to preserve library materials as national literature for future generations and to support parliamentary activities. The libraries receive two copies from the publisher and provide compensation for the cost of one copy.   However, an investigation by the Hankook Ilbo revealed that last year, for the first time since their opening, both the National Library of Korea and the National Assembly Library refused the legal deposit of AI-generated publications. In particular, it caused a significa...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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Empowering Your Life with AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Daily Utilization Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project   Empowering Your Life with AI:A Comprehensive Guide to Daily UtilizationSelected by Critics Across Generations     2026.04     In the April issue's Special Project, critics from each generation introduced one notable book related to AI. With the theme of “A Guide to AI Utilization”, this issue features books covering investigative reports on the relationship between AI and humans, the attitudes we should adopt in the AI era, practical methods for using artificial intelligence, and the literary world facing the age of AI.         The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “Because being friendly does not require precision”   My Friendly AI   We live in an era where the ability to use AI effectively has become a skill in itself. However, I have yet to grow accus...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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Transcription: The Rising Star of the K-Education and Parenting Market

Knowledge   Transcription: The Rising Star of the K-Education and Parenting Market     2026.04     Why Transcription is Returning to the Forefront of Education   Transcription books have consistently expanded their readership within the Korean publishing market. While they once primarily served adult readers seeking self-improvement or emotional healing, recent years have seen a distinct shift: transcription books are now merging with child education to form a prominent new trend. Parents no longer view transcription as mere copying. Instead, they embrace it as a profound method of reading—one that involves slowly digesting high-quality sentences, tracing them by hand, and anchoring those thoughts within oneself. By shifting away from the fast-reading habits where content is quickly consumed and forgotten, transcription has gained new educational significance as a practice of deep focus, f...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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Comfort Across Time: The Global Spotlight on K-Literature, Past, Present, and Future

One-Liner Quotes   Comfort Across Time: The Global Spotlight on K-Literature, Past, Present, and Future     2026.03     Korean culture is now transcending domestic production to become a core subject for major global studios, deeply embedding itself into the daily lives of people worldwide. This is evidenced by the global animation 〈K-Pop: Demon Hunters〉, which dominated algorithms in 2025, and the film 〈Past Lives〉, produced by the renowned Hollywood studio A24. The allure of K-Culture, which has captivated the global gaze, shines even more intensely within its literature. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature winner Han Kang’s Human Acts proved that the tragic scars of history are not exclusive to Koreans. Furthermore, Cheon Seon-ran’s A Thousand Blues, which secured a film adaptation deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, demonstrated that kindness toward the marginalized resonates de...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Book Funding: Getting Closer to Readers

Knowledge   Book Funding: Getting Closer to Readers     2026.03     The landscape of the Korean book market has shifted significantly since the online bookstore Aladin launched its Book Fund in 2018. This crowdfunding style platform was designed specifically for the pre-promotion of new titles. By 2024, all three major online bookstores in Korea had integrated their own dedicated funding systems. This marketing strategy has now become so mainstream that it is considered a standard step for any Korean publisher preparing to release a new book.   Aladin Book Fund campaign example for If We Can’t Go at the Speed of Light.   The funding systems of online bookstores offer a closer connection with readers than specialized crowdfunding platforms. Once the funding period ends and ge...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Korean Publishing Market Trends in 2025 and Outlook for 2026

Topic   Korean Publishing Market Trends in 2025 and Outlook for 2026   2026.01.05         Trends in 2025: A Year of Digital Transformation and Practical, Stability-Oriented Content   In 2025, Korea’s publishing market underwent noticeable shifts in the ways readers discovered, selected, and consumed books, as digital transformation accelerated and social and economic uncertainty deepened. On the surface, the overall market size appeared relatively stable. Beneath that stability, however, structural changes became increasingly clear: the number of new titles grew significantly, while the average print run per title declined. As supply expanded, the actual market reach secured by individual titles continued to narrow. These changes were further shaped by the expansion of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and intensified competition from OTT (Over-the-Top) platforms. Together, t...
  • VOL.90 / 2026.01
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Expanding the World of Books Through Book-Themed Merchandise

Topic   Expanding the World of Books Through Book-Themed Merchandise   2025.12.01   The craze for book-themed merchandise   At bookstores and book fairs across the country, what catches the eye as much as the books themselves these days is book-themed merchandise. From bookmarks, postcards, and stickers to keyrings, T-shirts, book covers, incense, and drip-bag coffee, objects orbiting around books have now become a form of publishing content in their own right. According to Kyobo Book Centre’s statistics, sales of reading accessories in 2024 rose by 28% compared to the previous year. The trend was evident at this year’s Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), where nearly every publisher’s booth displayed merchandise beside their books, and readers purchased these items with enthusiasm equal to the books themselves.Some criticize this shift, arguing that merchandise is overshadowing books and accelerating the commercialization of publishing. However, the ph...
  • VOL.89 / 2025.12
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Life and Community Built Through Books: Gochang Book Village

Topic   Life and Community Built Through Books: Gochang Book Village   2025.11.03   In Gochang, Jeonbuk State, there is “Gochang Book Village (고창서점마을).” Officially opened on October 11, 2025, it is Korea’s first village of bookstores, bringing together six independent bookstores that each specialize in distinct genres - philosophy, graphic novels, ecology, travel, and picture books. Why, in an era when even large bookstores in bustling cities struggle to survive, did these individuals gather in a small rural town? Lee Yoon-Ho (이윤호), the village head, recounts how Gochang Book Village - created by a diverse group of people including literary critics, planners, and teachers who dreamed of England’s famous book town Hay-on-Wye - came into being.   View of Gochang Book Village     How Gochang Book Village was born   The creation of Gochang Book Village began by chance....
  • VOL.88 / 2025.11
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