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Book Recommendations for the Summer Vacation by Critics across Generations

Special Project   Book Recommendations for the Summer Vacation by Critics across Generations     2026.07     For our July issue's Special Project, we would like to recommend Korean books that are perfect to read during the upcoming holiday season, handpicked by critics representing different generations. We have selected books that will allow you to spend your vacation immersed in distinctly unique themes, ranging from deep contemplations on life, mystery and horror, to the absolute absorption found in theater and plays. We hope your vacation with these books will be a cool, chilling, or deeply captivating retreat.         The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “If You Want to Read the Most Tender Apocalypse This Summer”   Where No One ComesCheon Seon-ran, Hubble, 2025   Whe...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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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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Not just comfort and empathy, but anxiety and fear: Pay Attention to K-Horror

Topic   Not just comfort and empathy, but anxiety and fear: Pay Attention to K-Horror     2026.03     Healing and Zombies   In the Bag   For the past few years, the mainstream of Korean genre literature has undeniably been "healing." Healing fantasy, set in familiar spaces such as convenience stores, bookstores, and antique shops, offered solace to Korean readers weary of individualism. Messages like "You are not alone in your struggles" and "We are looking toward the light together" were sweet and comforting. However, where there is bright light, there are also deep shadows. No matter how much we comfort one another, we remain beings who must ultimately compete alone in a cold, harsh reality. To make matters worse, the pandemic that struck like a tidal wave...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Notable Literary Works Selected by Critics Across Generations - Differences and Shared Sympathy in Generational Book Preferences -

  Special Project   Notable Literary Works Selected by Critics Across Generations - Differences and Shared Sympathy inGenerational Book Preferences -     2026.02       This Special Project introduces six literary works highlighted by critics across generations. Issues such as unknown worlds, individuals gazing into anxiety, the disintegration of the ideal subject, the reconstruction of care and family models, and the social sensibilities of 21st-century youth stand out. Should we stay in this problematic reality, run away, become immersed, or solve it? There is no right answer. The authors are messengers,conveying these situations and processes through the minute temperature of language.         The 20s Perspective - Sollim Lee, Cultural Critic ...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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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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The Attitude of Looking Beneath the Surface

One-Liner Quotes   The Attitude of Looking Beneath the Surface Graphic Designer’s Pick   2026.01.05   Lee Ki-Joon is a graphic designer. He designed covers for books, including Italy, Anyway (Nanda Is Art), You & I, Yellow (Nanda Is Art), and Study is Hard Work (UU Press). He mainly makes books, catalogs, and records, and writes in between. He wrote the essay collections, Excuse Me (Minumsa Publishing) and Sorry For Being a Regular (Delta Time).     Everyone lives with a few hidden selves. It will be nearly impossible to know everything about who we are. The self we are at work is different from the self we are at home; different again with friends, with a lover, when eating together with others, and when eating alone. Some versions of ourselves appear only in certain situations or through certain people, while others never surface at all.In Gaeul in ...
  • VOL.90 / 2026.01
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Books That Help Us Grow into Ourselves

One-Liner Quotes   Books That Help Us Grow into Ourselves Director of Seonyu Library’s Pick   2025.12.01   Kim Sang-Myung is the director of Seonyu Library in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, where he established and operates “Sairo,” a dedicated space for teenagers. Sairo goes beyond a simple study or reading room - it is a cultural complex designed to support teenagers’ play, exploration, and social interaction. With diverse zones such as the Game Zone, Baking Zone, and Music Zone, the space offers various programs that support young people’s growth, earning praise as a new model for public libraries. Building on this success, Seonyu Library received the Presidential Award in the 2025 National Evaluation on Public Library Management.     When I was organizing Sairo, a specialized space for teenagers at Seonyu Library, I wanted them to experience as many kind...
  • VOL.89 / 2025.12
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The Most Remote Place Travelers Dream Of: Antarctica

Special Project   [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ⑦] The Most Remote Place Travelers Dream Of: Antarctica   2025.07.07       If you love traveling, you must have imagined yourself slowly making your way to Antarctica. No matter where you start from, it will be a long journey, but that is why there is no other place that stimulates curiosity as much as Antarctica. Antarctica is a unique and special place unlike any other. It is a much harsher environment for sustaining life than the Arctic, which is also a polar region. That is probably why so many people have ventured toward the barren South Pole. As a place that ignites the imagination and spirit of adventure, creative works set in Antarctica are all extraordinary. Characters who awaken something unknown or experience mysterious phenomena beyond understanding appear in these works. Readers readily accept such settings simply because the story is se...
  • VOL.84 / 2025.07
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Experiencing Nature’s Great Epic on the Paradise Island of Hawaii

Special Project   [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ⑤] Experiencing Nature’s Great Epic on the Paradise Island of Hawaii   2025.05.07       Whether it’s surfing the waves at Waikiki Beach, hiking Diamond Head to feel the earth’s vitality, or snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, a beautiful volcanic crater, Hawaii’s great nature is an art in itself. Moreover, you can enjoy sensational artwork in Kaka’ako, a former factory turned art village, or spend peaceful time exploring the National Wildlife Refuge on Kauai, a pristine island home to many natural wonders. In particular, Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” offers a deeply relaxing experience with the majesty of nature.Hawaii is a heavenly paradise that is considered a favorite vacation spot of the gods. In addition to the magnificent nature, you can also enjoy shopping at various shopping malls and culinary delights, such as Kona coffee, which is only grown in H...
  • VOL.82 / 2025.05
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