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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 ...

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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...

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Export Case: One Day a Cat Came to Me - Interest in K-Culture: Expanding Beyond Pop Culture and into Spiritual Culture

Export Case Export Case: One Day a Cat Came to MeInterest in K-Culture: Expanding Beyond Pop Culture and into Spiritual Culture 2026.07 This book shares the wisdom of life learned from “Nyangi,” a cat encountered by chance at a mountain hermitage where the author settled after wrapping up ten years of life in Seoul. It captures the cat’s philosophy of living “earnestly yet casually” to the absolute fullest. From late 2025 through the first half of 2026, publishing rights for Bokyeong Sunim (Venerable Bokyeong)’s cat essay series comprising One Day a Cat Came to Me, Time to Read a Cat, and Happiness Brought by a Cat: Joyfully and Cheerfully were successfully contracted for export across 11 different linguistic regions worldwide, including the UK, Germany, Spain, and France. Although Bokyeong Sunim had...

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The Evolution and Growing Pains of the Seoul International Book Fair

Knowledge The Evolution and Growing Pains of the Seoul International Book Fair 2026.07 We live in an era where depressing indicators of an ongoing publishing recession and a declining reading population have become all too familiar. Paradoxically, however, the scene at the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) held every June, where people gather through books, is more vibrant and dynamic than ever. Even in the midsummer heat, the long lines of readers and the lively energy within the publishers’ booths never cease. It demonstrates that the inherent power of books as a medium remains entirely valid. The success of the SIBF in recent years has been nothing short of peerless. Since 2023, the book fair has gradually shed its traditional character as a mere market for...

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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...

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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 ...

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Korean Picture Books: Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project Korean Picture Books:Selected by Critics Across Generations 2026.05 In the May issue Special Project, critics from various generations each highlight a notable Korean picture book. This feature introduces a children’s picture book about the misunderstandings that occur in communication, a book that explains complex emotions that are often difficult for children to grasp, and a title that addresses challenging situations that can be hard for a child to understand. The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic "In the moments spent looking into the miniature house of the grass bug..." Grass Bug Picture Dream...

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A Time to Discover the Stars Within Us

One-Liner Quotes A Time to Discover the Stars Within Us 2026.05 Where Did All These Stars Come From The statement "there are stars within us" is more than just a poetic metaphor. It is a wondrous fact offered to us by both science and the humanities. As astronomer Carl Sagan once said, we are beings made of the remnants of dead stars, or "stardust." In fact, the calcium and iron in our bodies are pieces of stars that were forged inside a star long ago and eventually reached us. In philosophy and psychology, a "star" is often symbolized not merely as a celestial body but as a unique light dwelling within human nature, a guiding signpost that helps us keep our way even in the dark. Therefore, the idea that "there are stars within us" reminds us that just as countless stars in the night sky shine with different brightness and colors, we too...

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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...

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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...

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