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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Korean Authors Writer Choi Deok-Kyu Breaking down language barriers and encompassing generations 2025.04.07 Picture books, a combination of pictures and words, are more than just children’s books; they can be a window to intergenerational communication. With this belief, writer Choi Deok-Kyu has been expanding the form of picture books and creating works that blend humanistic narratives with visual art. He believes that picture books can resonate deeply with children and adults who read them, and dreams of the butterfly effect that picture books can create. As a writer and the head of a one-man publishing house, he continues to dedicate himself to encouraging more people to empathize and communicate through picture books. Thank you for accepting the interview. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself. It’s a pleasure to meet readers from ma...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Goraebaetsok

Korean Publishers Goraebaetsok A playground of stories that stimulate readers’ imaginations through books 2025.03.10 Books are a playground for the imagination. Children can grow stronger as they experience the world, develop their imaginations, and interact with each other by reading a variety of books. Books are a valuable medium that opens up a wide world of opportunities to explore. Goraebaetsok is a publishing house that produces original picture books and children’s books, provides opportunities for emerging authors, and collaborates with public libraries to expand access to picture books in many ways. The publishing house has also been participating in many international book fairs, expanding the horizons of Korean picture book publishing. Following is an interview with Kim Gu-Gyoung, the recently appointed president of the Korea Picture Book Publishers Association, on how Goraebaetsok, a publishing house that goes beyond just being...

VOL.80 / 2025.03

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.06.07 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Black Fish

Korean Publishers Black Fish The virtuous influence of liberal arts books on raising society’s intellectual level 2025.02.17 Books are more than just a collection of knowledge - in each genre, they play an important role in enlightening readers, instilling life values, and spreading good influence. In particular, liberal arts books are valuable in that they contribute to the development of society as a whole and further enhance readers’ knowledge and intellectual level in areas that are closely connected to our lives, such as culture, history, and art. Deeply understanding the importance of these books, Black Fish strives to help readers improve their quality of life through valuable and meaningful knowledge. It aims to help readers broaden their perspectives on the world and envision a better future, not just to deliver information. Black Fish’s books, carefully researched and thoughtfully produced, are designed to help readers gain new insights and sat...

VOL.79 / 2025.02

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

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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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.05.02 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Yoon Jung-Mi

Korean Authors Writer Yoon Jung-Mi Hoping that the seeds of diligent creation will bear fruit in the form of great works 2024.12.02 Children are like sponges - they have an amazing ability to absorb many different things. That’s why picture books are their best friends, as they expose them to new worlds and diverse experiences. Through them, children can develop a deeper and broader mind. Here, we meet writer-illustrator Yoon Jung-Mi, who makes picture books for children that break down prejudices and embrace diversity. She writes and illustrates picture books that tell heartwarming and sparkly stories, and always attempts to do something new through her work. Following is an interview with writer-illustrator Yoon, who continues to capture various approaches to finding happiness that everyone can relate to in her fresh stories. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Pleas...

VOL.77 / 2024.12

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Booksea Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Booksea Publishing Co. Reading the Future from the Sea of Classics and History Woven into Books 2024.10.07 There is a publishing company that says that the wise culture of Korean ancestors, who shared good writings through literary collections, is the foundation for our current era of artificial intelligence and big data - Booksea Publishing. The publishing house has been in business for more than 35 years, with a distinguished reputation in the field of classics, history, and humanities. Booksea Publishing is committed to publishing books that use the past as an intellectual foundation for today and as a pathway to the future. As a result, the company has been making various attempts to make reading easier and more enjoyable for more people. Booksea Publishing’s commitment to contributing to the search for life’s wisdom by exploring the “sea of books” is creating waves of intellectuality, encouraging more readers to set s...

VOL.75 / 2024.10

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.04.04 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Min Ji Hyoung

Korean Authors Writer Min Ji Hyoung Going beyond gender issues: the story of women’s love and life 2024.08.05 They say that fiction is a mirror of the times. It reflects and captures various aspects of contemporary times. Writer Min Ji Hyoung, who writes about feminism in a broad range of stories, drew attention with her first novel, My Crazy Feminist Girlfriend (Nabi Club), which raised the topical issue of “equal love” in our time. Since then, she has made her presence clear with a distinct identity, releasing My Perfect Boyfriend and His Lover (Wisdom House) and A Blessing to the Forgetful (Safehouse), sharply pointing out the painful realities of our society through entertaining fiction. With her ability to weave minor and sensitive stories into a poignant yet hilarious novel, she is making another genre in Korean fiction. It is an honor to have you with us on K-Book Tre...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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