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Korean Libraries’ Various Book-reading Activities and Cooperation Efforts with the Publishing Industry

Publishing Industry Korean Libraries’ Various Book-reading Activitiesand Cooperation Efforts with the Publishing Industry 2023.11.06 Libraries are public service organizations that are easily accessible to anyone in their daily lives when it comes to reading activities. The Korean Library Act also defines a library as a place that contributes to the promotion of reading culture based on library materials. After the Korean government designated 1993 as the “Year of Books,” the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and publishing organizations carried out vigorous campaigns to promote reading among the public. They pushed for the enactment of the “Reading Promotion Act (tentative title)” as a basis for more systematic and continuous promotion. In the process, as discussions progressed with the library co...

VOL.64 / 2023.11

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Reader-friendly Publication Marketing

Publishing Industry Reader-friendly Publication Marketing 2023.05.02 Readers living in 2023 no longer get the latest news through book reviews in newspapers or advertisements. Instead, most of them purchase books through influencers on Instagram, YouTube channels, and book clubs and newsletters managed by publishing houses. As a result, more readers are meeting books through faster, friendlier, and more familiar channels.As an editor making book-review magazines in online bookstores, there’s one question that I always ask readers that buy 2 to 3 books every month - “Where do you get the news about the latest books? Are there times when you buy books recommended by other readers?” As a result, heavy readers were subscribing to newsletters of at least five publishing houses and were following dozens of authors they like on Social Media. Publishing companies, of course, have ...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

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Achievements of the “One City, One Book” Movement

Publishing Industry Achievements of the “One City, One Book” Movement 2022.10.04 Seosan-si selected and nominated Uncanny Convenience Store (Namu Bench) for the general public and A Child Who Climbed over a Wall (BIR) for children as books to read together during the “2022 Pan-Citizen One City, One Book Movement: The Book of the Year Proclamation Ceremony” held in the city hall’s situation room on Aug 10, 2022. In April, citizens of Seosan-si recommended a total of 54 books. The library’s steering committee reviewed the books, and two were nominated as the “Book of The Year.”The book Uncanny Convenience Store is a piece that depicts the joys and sorrows of our neighbors living in this harsh era from a warm and humorous perspective. The novel has a small convenience store on the corner of an alley as its background. Meanwhile, this year’s children’s book was A Child Who Climbed over a Wall, which gives its readers the strength and c...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

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The Current State of Korea’s Libraries and Their Relation to the Publishing Industry

Publishing Industry The Current State of Korea’s Libraries and TheirRelation to the Publishing Industry 2021.11.01 Libraries have been around for a very long time in Korea, but the same cannot be said for libraries that fall under the modern definition. Pioneers who wanted to establish a new country as the late 19th century Joseon Dynasty passed, followed by the early 20th century Korean Empire, had the goal of establishing libraries under the modern concept. However, due to the arrival of Japanese colonization, they could not achieve the goal, and the concept of libraries changed as they became more of a tool for colonization. Finally, in 1945, colonization was brought to an end, and the country was liberated, but hardship struck with the Korean War that followed soon after. However, with the growth of the economy and the expansion of democracy, libraries have been endlessly changing and advancing to support the growth of citizens, the real...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Current Status of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System (BookNet Korea)

Publishing Industry Current Status of the Korean Standard Publishing Distribution Data Hub System (BookNet Korea) Start-Challenge-Change-Global 2021.08.02 In terms of the market volume, Korea is the 6th largest publishing powerhouse in the world, following the United States, China, Japan, Germany, and Great Britain, who are leaders of the global publishing market, publishing more than 65 thousand titles each year. Various excellent K-books have been recently mesmerizing international readers alongside K-pop, K-drama, and K-movies as well. Start However, let’s look into the environment surrounding the distribution of publications in Korea. Information exchanges among publishers, distributors, and local bookstores are not active, hampering systematic marketing activities. The reality in the distribution part is failing to catch up with the advancement of the publishing market. Also, as publishers, distributors, bookstores, and libraries set up their ow...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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The Library of Mystery Literature

Book Trip [Celeb’s Book Spot ⑤] The Library of Mystery Literature The World of Mystery on Dalmajigil Road 2023.06.05 When people think of Busan, the first thing that comes to their mind is the sea. Then, Haeundae pops up, as it is the best beach in Busan. There’s a hill named “Dalmaji-gil Road” in one corner of Haeundae beach. Also known as the Dalmaji Hill among the local residents, the street was given the name “dalmaji (meaning ‘welcoming the full moon’ in Korean)” as you can see the ocean down the steep hill and the moon rising above the sea. On this hill, which gives off a unique vibe just by its name, there’s a hidden place that only a few know. It is “The Library of Mystery Literature,” which is said to be the one and only library specializing in mystery fiction in both Korea and the world. The combination of the moon, sea, hill, and mystery makes us feel as if we have come inside a novel already. Excited to find out what kind of ...

VOL.59 / 2023.06

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#Library

#K-Book #Library KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.11.07 The Old Man of the Library 1. Publication Details Title | The Old Man of the LibraryAuthor | Choi Jeehye, Eum JoungwonPublisher | goraebook libraryPublication Date | 2014-10-02ISBN | 9788997165797No. of pages | 40Dimensions | 218 * 265 2. Copyright Contact Name | Lee KyusuEmail | goraebook@naver.comPhone | +82-31-955-9680 3. Book Intro This is a story about an old man who wanted children to dream bigger. As the president of a shoe company and successful business man, the old man wanted people to enjoy a culture that enriched the mind and soul through books. So he opened a library for children who were too poor to read books. “Inpyo Library for Children” in Sanggye, Seoul, is Korea’s first private library for children. The laughter of children changed the atmosphere of ...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

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NaeRule Gunaseo Supuro Library (Stream & Forest Library)

Book Trip [Book Space in Korean Media ①] NaeRule Gunaseo Supuro Library(Stream & Forest Library) An Urban Forest that Melts in Our Hearts Like Spring Nights 2022.10.04 Shooting spots are places that all drama fans would like to see. Once you arrive at the place you remember the most from your favorite drama, you feel like you have become a part of the drama and have a special experience. For example, “NaeRule Gunaseo Supuro Library (Stream & Forest Library),” located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, is where the drama “One Spring Night” was filmed. It is a place you can enjoy reading books while feeling the lingering memories of the drama. The drama, which has been steadily loved by people for its unique, calm atmosphere and sentimental vibe even after it has ended, drew attention as popular actor Jung Hae-In and actress Han Ji-Min starred in it. It was also loved by fans all over the world as it was released on Netflix. In the drama, as Han Ji-Min appe...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

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Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library

Book Trip [Korean Libraries with Themes ④] Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library A Unique Library Alongside Choo-Choo Railways 2022.09.05 “Railways” and “trains” are two words that excite and thrill some of us. One cannot talk about the many geeks around the world without mentioning railway geeks. This article introduces Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library located in the Daegu Metropolitan City of Korea to the railway geeks who visit extraordinary railways and trains wherever they are. In fact, the two libraries used to serve as stations, but were later renovated into libraries, attracting a number of visitors. Embodying a stream of Korea’s modern history, the “Small Libraries”* have been designated as the No. 270 and No. 303 Modern Cultural Heritage sites of Korea, and they are also popular among citizens. Let us take you on a book trip to ...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

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The Factory of Contemporary Arts in Palbok, Poplar Tree Picture Book Library

Book Trip [Korean Libraries with Themes ①] The Factory of Contemporary Arts in Palbok,Poplar Tree Picture Book Library Children’s Dream Factory Growing with Picture Books under Fully Blossomed Poplar Trees 2022.06.07 It is no exaggeration to say that Jeonju, the city represented by its old-fashioned Hanok village, is the center of Korean culture. The city embraces diverse cultures and is even called the city of Yehyang (芸郷: a town full of artists). Moreover, as the center of K-content, the city boasts its relish as a place to experience and enjoy the diverse Korean cultures and values. Also, Jeonju has unique libraries under different themes all over the city, stimulating the urge to fill one’s needs for intelligent and cultural experiences. Recently, through urban regeneration projects, old and archaic places are enlivened as creative areas for people to visit as the city widens its horizon as an artistic city. One of the representativ...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

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