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The Place Where BTS Sang... K-Novels Portraying Gwanghwamun, “The Most Iconic Part of Seoul”

Topic   The Place Where BTS Sang... K-Novels Portraying Gwanghwamun, “The Most Iconic Part of Seoul”     2026.06     The Hub of Corporate Life and a Witness to History   On March 27, 2026, the Gwanghwamun area in the heart of Seoul was undeniably a space of visual spectacle. BTS, the idol group with a global fandom, set up a stage here for their comeback performance, which was broadcast live worldwide by the global streaming platform Netflix.   BTS Gwanghwamun Concert(Source: Yonhap Newshttps://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260421116200371?section=search)   Yet for a long time, Gwanghwamun has been a space of the written word for Koreans. Standing in the heart of Seoul, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the legal palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). Its signboard—bearing the characters “光化門” written in the tradi...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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Spaces within Books, as Seen by Critics across Generations

Special Project   Spaces within Books, as Seen by Critics across Generations     2026.06     In the June issue’s Special Project, literary critics from different generations introduce spaces within books, as well as books themed around space. This feature presents works that explore the desires of children caught within the college entrance system, the foundations of daily life and neighborhoods, the spaces depicted by the master writer Park Wan-Suh, and the architecture of Gyeongseong, modern-day Seoul, during the Japanese colonial period.         The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic   “Children Driven to the Edge”   The Mimic GirlSohyang, TXTY, 2026   Schools are often spaces where the most intense narratives are born. In this context, the school environment is far from t...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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A New Vision Rooted in Tradition: The Evolution of Korean Picture Books

Topic   A New Vision Rooted in Tradition:The Evolution of Korean Picture Books     2026.05     Who is searching for Korean picture books?   The Korean Pavilion at the 2026 Bologna Children’s Book Fair was consistently bustling with publishing professionals from around the world. In addition to those visiting the booth for pre-scheduled copyright consultations, it was not uncommon for visitors to be drawn in by the on-site author talks or workshops and request a meeting on the spot. On the second day of the fair, at the Networking Day hosted by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, participants were asked about the strengths of Korean picture books. They remarked that the books are not only delicate in their expression but also diverse in their thematic approaches, providing readers with a "challenging reading experience." This is a remarkable turnaround compared to the early ...
  • VOL.94 / 2026.05
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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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The Third Chapter of the Korea Picture Book Award: The New Landscape of Korean Picture Books

Knowledge   The Third Chapter of the Korea Picture Book Award:The New Landscape of Korean Picture Books   2025.12.01   The Introduction of the “Korea Picture Book Award” and the Winners in 2025   The “Korea Picture Book Award,” jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), marks its 3rd year since its launch in 2023. This year, a total of 9 titles were selected: 2 Grand Prize winners (one each in Fiction and Nonfiction), 6 Special Prize winners (2 Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Awards and 4 President of the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea Awards), and 1 Rookie of the Year Award recipient. Eligible works were picture books created, published, and distributed in Korea between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The total prize amount was KRW 112 million - KRW 85 million awarded to authors, and KRW 3 million granted to each publisher of the winni...
  • VOL.89 / 2025.12
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Korean Literature: From Page to Screen

Topic   Korean Literature: From Page to Screen   2025.09.04   In the Korean film industry, the label “based on a novel” is no longer unusual. Over the past decade, films adapted from literary works have steadily reached theaters, making secondary rights sales a significant revenue stream for publishers. For filmmakers, novels are an attractive source material because they offer strong narratives and existing recognition, all within the constraints of limited budgets. As a result, adaptations have not only drawn audiences to cinemas but also reignited book sales, often sending older titles back up the bestseller lists. Since the success of adaptations such as Gong Ji-Young’s The Crucible (Changbi Publishers) and Kim Ryeo-Ryeong’s Wandeuk (Changbi Publishers), which achieved both commercial popularity and social impact, literary-based films are no longer regarded as “exceptional undertakings.” This month’s article reviews prominent examples from the last ten...
  • VOL.86 / 2025.09
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Conditions for Timeless Books

One-Liner Quotes   Conditions for Timeless Books Korean book critic’s pick   2025.07.07   Lee Kwon-Woo is a book critic who has devoted himself to reading the vast number of books published to date and selecting those that hold value for our society to share, spreading the knowledge of these books far and wide. His books include Master of Book Reading: Homo Bookers (Odos Books), Writing Class Beginning From Reading Books (Hankyoreh Publishing Company), Reading of Discovery (Odos Books).   Having made reading books my profession, I look back and realize that I have read countless books. Although my major was literature, my interests leaned toward the humanities, and I also developed an interest in science, in line with the trends of the time. Most of the books I read were translations, but I also encountered some notable works by Korean authors. I was always delighted to read books by authors who could write about profound topics in a way that was ac...
  • VOL.84 / 2025.07
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60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Korea and Japan: Today and Tomorrow of the Publishing Trade

Topic   60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations betweenKorea and Japan: Today and Tomorrow of the Publishing Trade   2025.06.02   This year marks the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese occupation (1910-1945) and the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries since 1965, when they restored diplomatic relations. In Korea, there is a tradition of celebrating the 60th birthday of a person with great festivity, and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries is also considered an important milestone. As such, while various commemorative events are taking place, the publishing sector will be organizing Korean book exhibitions, exchanges between Korean and Japanese authors and publishers, and special sales of translated Korean books in Japanese bookstores in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency o...
  • VOL.83 / 2025.06
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The Center of the World Behind High Walls: Beijing

Special Project   [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ⑥] The Center of the World Behind High Walls: Beijing   2025.06.02       China is the fourth largest country on Earth. Its coastline spans more than 18,000 kilometers, and it borders 18 countries, including North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, and India. So, it’s impossible to summarize China in a few words or even a few sentences. This is what makes Beijing so special. Unlike Shanghai, Chongqing, Hong Kong, and other international cities, it has the symbolism of being a city that was built by only Chinese people under meticulous planning. It’s also in Beijing that fossils of Beijing Man (北京原人), a subspecies of Homo erectus, the first hominid to use fire, were discovered?no wonder the city has such historical significance.Perhaps this is why, among the Chinese, it’s been labeled “the place for those who care more about their dignity than a...
  • VOL.83 / 2025.06
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The Beginning of the 100-Year History of Modern Korean Literature

One-Liner Quotes   The Beginning of the 100-Year History ofModern Korean Literature Literary journalist’s pick   2025.04.07   Choi Jae-Bong worked as a journalist specializing in literature at The Hankyoreh for 30 years and is currently a senior journalist in the publishing and literature department at the same organization. His books include A Literary Journey into History (Hankyoreh), Writers in the Mirrorland (Hankyoreh), Stories Last Long (Hankyoreh), and Inquisition, What Writers Write With (Viche Book).   In the history of Korean literature, the relevance of ancient and medieval literature to modern and contemporary literature, and the origins of modern or contemporary literature, have been the subjects of ongoing and fierce debate. These arguments are based on the fact that until just before the 20th century, most literary works were written in Chinese characters rather than Hangeul, and the fact that the Western word “literature” was impor...
  • VOL.81 / 2025.04
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