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Professor Lim Jie-Hyun’s Realistic and Reflective View on Korean History

Special Project [Korean Scholars ④] Professor Lim Jie-Hyun’s Realistic andReflective View on Korean History The New Paradigm is a Nation-state Developing into a Desirable Society 2022.04.04 History does not stop progressing. It moves forward to the future as it passes through the present. History repeats itself and develops while various factors, situations, and positions of each nation entangle. It is natural for the historical paradigm to become diverse and change as it applies different judgments and value standards. Therefore, the view on history needs to progress in the right direction while embracing diversity and maintaining its realistic attitude. The opinions on history are getting more complicated with globalization. Professor Lim Jie-Hyun leads us to a new range of discussion on history with comprehensive and connective thinking and reasoning as a historian and commentator. His writings, which sharply criticize historical discou...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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Korean Publishing Industry Current Trends in 2021 and Projections in 2022

Topic Korean Publishing Industry Current Trends in 2021 and Projections in 2022 2022.01.03 Current Trends of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2021 The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented changes in every aspect of life. It has led to increased dependence on online and digital technology. The publishing industry that accounts for the largest part of the content industry, has also been affected by the changes under COVID-19. To understand better, let us look at what changes the Korean publishing industry went through in 2021. Sympathy/Comfort, Investing/Personal Finance, Rediscovery of Originals Online book sales have increased with social distancing rules in place since the pandemic. As a result, total book sales have increased by 6.6% compared to the same period of last year, according to Trends and Sales of Best-selling Books of 2021 by YES24, an online bookstore. The most sold book in 2021 is Dollagoot Dream Department Store (Sam ...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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Writer Kim Dong-Sic

Korean Authors Writer Kim Dong-Sic Inspiring reader empathy and bringing a fresh breeze to the literary world 2025.01.06 Just as the world is becoming more diverse, so are the paths to the literary world. In the past, writing contests were considered the prime gateway to becoming a writer, but a growing number of people are now becoming writers by gaining public attention for their talent and passion for writing. This is especially the case among the younger generation. A prime example is writer Kim Dong-sic, who gained attention by posting short stories with exceptional imagination and entertaining content on online communities. Praised as a “genius,” he has since solidified his unique literary world through consistent writing novels. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, everyone! It’s my pleasu...

VOL.78 / 2025.01

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Writer Kim Ki-Tae

Korean Authors Writer Kim Ki-Tae The birth of a storyteller who creates intriguing stories out of ordinary daily lives 2024.09.02 The emergence of an exceptionally talented writer is like a blessing in the literary circle. This is because they enrich the publishing market with works that resonate with and support many readers. Kim Ki-Tae debuted in 2022 and quickly became a bestselling author by publishing several short stories. His first novel, The International for Two (Munhakdongne Publishing), which features the lives of various people living the most ordinary lives and maximizes novelistic pleasure and immersion in the work with solid sentences, has officially announced the emergence of a powerful new talent who will surely influence our time. Following is an interview with Kim Ki-Tae, a confident new writer who supports ordinary life through his works. It’s an honor to h...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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#Science - Children’s Books

#K-Book #Science - Children’s Books KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.05.02 Is my mind because of the brain? 1. Publication Details Title | Is my mind because of the brain?Subtitle | Secret of our mind that brain science tells!Author | Park SolPublisher | DARAKWON, INC.Publication Date | 2020-11-30ISBN | 9788927747598No. of pages | 144Dimensions | 170 * 235 2. Copyright Contact Name | Dongho LeeEmail | dongho1967@gmail.comPhone | +82-70-4712-7440 3. Book Intro Secret of our mind that brain science tells!We can understand other people when we learn mind science.How many emotions do we feel in one day? Including jealousy, anger, fear, joy, sadness, various emotions continually appear and disappear again. There are so many emotions that we cannot count one by one. Due to our fickle emotions that change frequently, my mind is...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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South Korea the Guest of Honor at the 2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO)

Info South Korea the Guest of Honor at the2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) 2022.04.04 Celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Colombia, Korea will be participating in the 2022 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBO) held from April 19 (Tue.) to May 2 (Mon.) as the guest of honor. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) will be introducing outstanding picture books of Korea through exhibitions at the fair. Introduction of the Picture Book Exhibition ? Exhibition theme: The Harmonious Voices - In line with the topic of the guest of honor (Korea) “Coexistence,” we took “voices” as the keyword for the picture book exhibition, filling the exhibition with various voices in daily life such as children, animals, plants, and things. ? Under the topic of “The Harmonious Voices,” visitors ca...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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The Life of Dr. Park Moon-Ho and the Journey to Finding the Origin of Thought

Special Project [Korean Scholars ①] The Life of Dr. Park Moon-Ho and the Journey to Finding the Origin of Thought The Fruits of humanity and the ongoing evolution of our brain that created them all 2022.01.03 Our brain gives humanity the most curious proposition and infinite task to be solved. Scientists have been taking on countless challenges and attempts to solve this tangled, complex problem, showing various results to humanity through hopeful explorations. Dr. Park Moon-Ho is one of the best brain scientists in Korea, and he has been focused on studying the brain through various attempts combining his rich scientific knowledge and liberal arts. The profound and in-depth stories about our brain narrated by Dr. Park, a natural scientist, provide an opportunity to boost understanding about brain science. The marvelous story of brain science takes an intellectual perspective to track the traits of humanity. The intellectual leading the scientific...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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The Korean Book Importing Success Story of AST, a Russian Publisher

Export Case The Korean Book Importing Success Story of AST, a Russian Publisher The Weakest Spirit in the World by Kim Dong-sik 2022.01.03 The story behind the Russian edition of The Weakest Spirit in the World (Yodabooks) by Kim Dong-sik is not very common for a commercial publisher. Still, I hope it could help small and niche imprints that prefer building long-lasting relations with their readers to a hit-and-run strategy. Cover of The Weakest Spirit in the World, Russian edition At Lingua, we predominantly publish textbooks, dictionaries, etc., for those learning foreign languages. In late 2016, our first Korean textbook came out to test our hypothesis and became a huge success, so we devised a concise publication strategy for this language. To our great surprise, few Korean literary translations were published at the time. We decided to exert ourselves as learning the language als...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Piper Press

Korean Publishers Piper Press A channel in which books and the world, authors and readers, connect and communicate 2024.08.05 The world is diversifying at a rapid pace. This change is also being witnessed in the publishing market. There is one company that is making a name for itself by creating a new wave in publishing, providing opportunities for everyone to write, encouraging authors with experience to thrive, and ultimately promoting diversity in publishing - Piper Press. Piper Press has not been in the publishing business for long, but it has been vitalizing the publishing market by bringing together a wide range of topics and authors in nonfiction. The logos of Piper and Piper Press It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please briefly introduce Piper Press to our international readers and provide the meaning of the co...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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Recipe Factory

Korean Publishers Recipe Factory The delicious world of specialized cookbooks 2024.07.01 Recipe Factory, with its message ‘Simple Recipes for Small Happiness,’ has established itself as a specialized publisher of cookbooks for 16 years, demonstrating how focusing on a single field can lead to the production of diverse content. In line with the growing interest in cooking and food, Recipe Factory not only publishes specialized books on the theme of ‘cooking’ but also creates intriguing content based on cooking, engaging in proactive communication with readers. We met with Recipe Factory, which publishes books that are packed with the information and value well-made cookbooks should have, much like a well-prepared meal filled with care. Logo of Recipe Factory It is a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Recipe Factory to our international readers...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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