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Info K-Book Promotion Event 2021.10.05 Meet K-Books in every corner of the world!12 Cultural Centers and 2 Culture and Information Officers will be hosting the K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event between August and December with an aim to spread the values of K-Books and boost public awareness. Region Country Asia Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Turkey Europe Belgium, Sweden (Culture and Information Officer), Spain, United Kingdom CIS Russia Africa Nigeria, South Africa (Culture and Information Officer) Oceania Au...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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Naver and Kakao Compete Over Acquisition of Web-novel and Webtoon Platforms

Naver and Kakao Compete Over Acquisition of Web-novel and Webtoon Platforms 2021.07.05 Web-novel and webtoon markets optimized for mobile consumption for their short-length content are growing exponentially. Serialized web novels are settling in at the center of the e-book market with the facilitation of membership services. According to the status report on web-novel users released by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) in 2020, the web-novel market is a promising market showing steady growth, assessing the field as the next leader of K-content given that the current trend of paid services continues. Experts in the industry expect the size of the web-novel market in Korea to reach 600 billion won in 2020 from approximately 20 billion won as of 2013.According to the status report on webtoon businesses announced by KOCCA in 2020, the webtoon market in Korea is estimated to have grown from 466.3 billion won in 2018 to 640.1 billion won in 2019. The m...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.10.05 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts • Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA • Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regi...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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Oka Hiromi

Korean Translator Oka Hiromi 2021.09.06 Profile She was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. A graduate of Doshisha University, she earned a master's degree in Korean Language and Literature from Yonsei University. She won the LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators in 2012. Currently a member of Yonhap News Agency's Japanese press team, and professional literary translator. • E-Mail: hilomy@daum.net Translated Works • Kim Suhm, One Person (San-Ichi Shobo Publishing, 2018) • Lee Jin, Guitar Bookie Shuffle (Shinsensha, 2020) Translated Works (Co-translation) • Yoon Yi-Hyung, etc., Autobiographical Essay of Lee Sang Literary Award Winners (CUON, 2020) • Lee Sang, A Lost Flower, Kim Nam-Cheon, Management (Shoshi Kankanbo, 2020) • Hideki...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest

Info Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest 2021.09.06 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) hosts the 〈2021 K-Book Translation Contest: Reading Korea, Bridging Cultures〉 in a novel attempt to provide a space of cultural exchange through publication and increase the international attention to and base of Korean culture and publication. The contest is open to the general public. Therefore, much attention and participation of resident foreigners in South Korea who are interested in Korean culture will be appreciated. Purpose of the Contest • To expand international exchange/cooperation and increase attention on Korean books through the K-book Translation Contest in connection with commemorative establishment of diplomatic relations. Outline of the Contest • Contest title : 2021 K-Book Translation C...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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Wisdom House, Inc

Korean Publishers Wisdom House, Inc Dreaming of Becoming the Most Reader-centric Publisher 2023.01.02 One publisher is running with its dream of becoming a big and reader-centric general publishing house. Wisdom House is the publisher that recently reshaped itself through brand renewal to get closer to its readers. The publisher pays close attention to readers’ tastes and interests and sometimes talks to its readers. Wisdom House prints books and has expanded its realm to web comics and novels. The company is already recognized as one of Korea’s most influential publishers, but it never ceases to publish books on diverse themes, strives to be near its readers, and tries new things. Today, we met Wisdom House and heard its stories. Logo of Wisdom House It’s an honor to have you here on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Wisdom House to our subscribers. The general publisher Wis...

VOL.54 / 2023.01

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.09.06 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts • Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA • Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA Agenc...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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Anton Hur

Korean Translator Anton Hur 2021.08.02 About Anton “A little too fluent”—South China Morning PostI am a writer and translator working in Seoul. I was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and raised in British Hong Kong, Ethiopia, and Thailand, but mostly in Korea, where I’ve lived for thirty years. I was awarded the title of Person of Distinguished Service to the Nation after serving in the Korean Army. • Twitter: @AntonHur, Instagram: @AntonHur, Website: antonhur.com Book translations • I Went to See My Father by Kyung-Sook Shin (Astra House, 2023) • Violet by Kyung-Sook Shin (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Feminist Press, 2022) • Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong (Moonji Books, 2021) • Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park (Grove, Tilted Axis, 2021) • Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung (Honford Star, 2021) ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest

Info Announcement on 2021 K-Book Translation Contest 2021.08.02 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) hosts the 〈2021 K-Book Translation Contest: Reading Korea, Bridging Cultures〉 in a novel attempt to provide a space of cultural exchange through publication and increase the international attention to and base of Korean culture and publication. The contest is open to the general public. Therefore, much attention and participation of resident foreigners in South Korea who are interested in Korean culture will be appreciated. Purpose of the Contest • To expand international exchange/cooperation and increase attention on Korean books through the K-book Translation Contest in connection with commemorative establishment of diplomatic relations. Outline of the Contest • Contest title : 2021 K-Book Translation C...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.08.02 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts • Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA • Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regi...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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