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One-Liner Quotes Records That Reflect Us Urban Branding Expert’s Pick: Korean Books 2024.10.07 Mok Ji-Su is an urban branding director who works on local stories and content. He is currently publishing the monthly magazine Magazine Bathhouse (Site Branding) that features the stories of public bathhouses in neighborhoods. As an urban branding director, I look at every corner of our cities, and I always realize that there are people’s stories at the end of it all. Thinking that the memory of a city is the memory of a human being, I have gotten into the habit of looking into the time, people, and spaces of a city before I go about urban branding. The records of people’s lives and spaces are a good reference, and reading them gives me an apportunity to reflect on myself. Jeon Mong-Gag’s photobook Yunmi’s Album: From the Cradle to the Wedding (Photo Net) is a record of his daughter Yunmi ...

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A Chance to Introduce Korean Publishing Content to Global Readers!

Knowledge A Chance to Introduce Korean PublishingContent to Global Readers! Translation and Publication Grant Programs in Korea 2024.10.07 With an aim to boost the global advancement of Korean publishing content, various organizations in Korea have been running translation and publication grant programs for international publishers to help them publish excellent Korean books! (The following information is based on announcements made in 2024.) Establishing a foundation for the publishing of Korean Wave books by supporting the overseas publication of Korean publishing content!Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) 〈2024 Overseas Publication Grants〉 Qualification Overseas publishers who have imported Korean publication copyrights Supported Areas A part of the publish...

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Korean Readers’ Picks in the First Half of 2024

Topic Korean Readers’ Picks in the First Half of 2024 2024.09.02 According to the “2023 National Reading Survey” announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in Korea, the overall reading rate was observed to be 43.0%, the lowest since the survey was initiated in 1994. This means that 6 out of 10 adults don’t even read a single e-book or audiobook, let alone a paper book. The shrinking of the reading population, which forms the foundation for the publishing market, and the aging population have been issues in Korea for quite a long time. However, it was indeed a shocking figure for the publishing industry as it expected to see a steady increase in the reading population since it enjoyed a boom during the pandemic compared to other industries.In the first half of the year, the reduction in newly published titles, driven by a contracting publishing market, alongside the enduring popularity of long-time bestsellers, played a si...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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The Global Craze for Korean Language and Culture!

Special Project [English Books in Korea ④] The Global Craze for Korean Language and Culture! King Sejong Institute Foundation’s new textbooks for international Korean language learners 2024.09.02 As the Hallyu (Korean Wave) spreads across the world, the demand for learning Korean has been increasing internationally. In response, a variety of Korean language-related textbooks are being developed for various learning purposes and levels. Among them, the following are representative textbooks provided by the King Sejong Institute Foundation, a representative organization for the promotion of Korean language and culture abroad. A variety of Korean textbooks for all purposes and levels, from beginner to advanced The first is King Sejong Institute Korean, a textbook specifically designed for beginners and advanced learners alike. It can be used together with the King Sejong Institute Foundation’s signature online curriculum, and learners can also...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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Yanolja CEO Sujin Lee’s Restart Advances Into the UK

Export Case Yanolja CEO Sujin Lee’s Restart Advances Into the UK 2024.09.02 Restart (Cloud 9), a nonfiction essay about Yanolja’s vision to become the “Global One Top Travel Tech Company,” has just been published in the UK. It is an autobiographical essay by Yanolja CEO Sujin Lee, who constantly writes “new legends” as he continues to establish himself as an icon of fortitude and success. The UK publisher of the book is LID Publishing, a company with a strong and unique presence at the center of global issues, which has been publishing books by various figures.Restart is Sujin Lee’s 18-year business chronicle from 2005 - the year Yanolja was founded - to 2023, and the journey of Yanolja’s expansion from the number one accommodation company in Korea to a global company that is now creating a paradigm shift in the leisure and travel market. Subtitled “An entrepreneur’s journey from motel janitor to CEO of a global enterprise,” the book was first re...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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The Great Legacies of Two Literary Masters of Modern Times

Book Trip [A Trip to Literary Museums ⑤] The Great Legacies of Two Literary Masters of Modern Times Busan Metropolitan City: Yosan Kim Jung-Han Literary Museumand Hyangpa Lee Juhong Literary Museum 2024.09.02 A writer’s legacy can sometimes become an important cultural asset for a region as it incorporates various stories. In this month’s issue, Book Trip travels to Busan, Korea, where you can feel a rich sense of literature. Busan, with its abundant tourist offerings such as the sea, movies, and modern cultural heritage, has a presence in literature that is second to none. The two pillars of Busan’s literary scene are Kim Jung-Han, who has intensely depicted modern life in his novels related to the region, and Lee Ju-Hong, whose works span a wide range of genres, including children’s literature, poetry, novels, and plays. The scent of their literature is wafting through the city, which has been a source of emotional support for people ...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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2026 K-Book Market In NewYork

Info 2026 K-Book Market In NewYork 2026.08 K-Books are heading to the U.S., the world’s largest publishing market.The fair will bring together 15 Korean participating companies and around 40 local buyers for one-to-one export consultations. Export specialists will also represent 101 consignment titles in meetings with local buyers. The program also includes a seminar on the local publishing market, discussions with related organizations, and a planned book donation to the Korean Cultural Center New York. DATE: September 2–3, 2026 | PLACE: NYC Seminar & Conference Center | Host: Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency (KPIPA) We hope you’ll show your continued interest and support for the 2026 K-Book Market In NewYork! &...

VOL.97 / 2026.08

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Walking Along the Sentences of the Sea: The Pak Kyong-ni Memorial Hall in Tongyeong

K-Book Map Walking Along the Sentences of the Sea:The Pak Kyong-ni Memorial Hall in Tongyeong 2026.07 In July, Tongyeong, a true city of the sea, welcomes its most vibrant and brilliant season. The landscape of Tongyeong, where islands, ports, alleys, and hills seamlessly intertwine, feels like a piece of literature in itself. This city is the birthplace of the literary giant Pak Kyong-ni and the profound source of inspiration for her creative world. Walking through Tongyeong alongside the summer sea, one naturally comes to realize where Pak’s literature truly began. Pak Kyong-ni Memorial Hall Pak Kyong-ni Memorial Hall (Source: https://www.utour.go.kr/) Located in Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong, the Pak Kyong-ni Memorial Hall is a space where visitors can engage deeply with the author’s life and lit...

VOL.96 / 2026.07

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2026 K-Book Market In Taipei

Info 2026 K-Book Market In Taipei 2026.07 K-Books are heading to Taiwan, one of their key export markets.The fair will bring together 20 Korean participating companies and around 50 to 60 local buyers for one-to-one export consultations. Export specialists will also represent 100 consignment titles in meetings with local buyers. The program also includes a seminar on Taiwan’s publishing market, discussions with related organizations, and a planned book donation to the King Sejong Institute in Tainan. DATE: July 22(Wed)–23(Thu), 2026 | PLACE: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei | Host: Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) We hope you’ll show your continued interest and support for the 2026 K-Book Market In Taipei! &nb...

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Books That Expanded My Horizons

One-Liner Quotes Books That Expanded My Horizons Korean-French Translator’s Pick: Korean Books 2024.09.02 As a French translator, Somi Chang has been translating modern and contemporary French literature into Korean, including Margrit Duras, Albert Camus, Fran?oise Sagan, Romain Garrigue, Michel Uelbeck, Herv? Guibert, and Val?rie Ferenc. From the position of being an introducer of foreign books to Korean readers, I have gone the other way, introducing books by Korean authors to international readers. I browsed through my bookshelves. Adding the keyword “Korea” to my personal book selection criteria of “books that expand my horizons,” regardless of language, I picked out two books with great effort. Two books are: Leaning Against the Entasis Solumns at Muryangsujeon Hall (Hakgojae Publishers, 1994) and Music Story Collection (Franz, 2024). Leaning Against the Entasis Solumns at Murya...

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