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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑪ Educational Publications (textbooks/reference books/home-study materials)

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑪ Educational Publications (textbooks/reference books/home-study materials) 2020.12.07 This volume will discuss the publishing industry's status in Korea related to schools' educational curriculums (curricula) from elementary to high school. In schools' academic curriculums, textbooks are designated as the basic material, and reference books and home-study materials are used as much as textbooks as customized media to raise students' level in learning. Educational publications for students in elementary, middle, and high schools in Korea, globally known for its high passion for education, have been the central foundation for general education in Korea. Furthermore, they take an overwhelming proportion in the publishing market, implying that they are also beginning to take the center of bookstore operations.According to the Korean Educational Statistics Service (KEDI) of the Korean gover...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑩ Publication of Exam and College Books

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑩ Publication of Exam and College Books 2020.11.02 College students mainly seek exam and college books. As those books are for taking classes and getting a job, their demand is relatively stable. This is why there are several publishers that mainly publish books in these areas. According to the publications statistics announced by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) in 2019, about 6.1% of the entire Korean publishers (16th among a total of 30 areas) produce exam books (for jobs, licenses, national exams, etc.), and 13.6% produced college books (4th among a total of 30 areas).Unlike the college book market which is in a downward trend, exam books for tests and company applications are witnessing a rise in both sales and the number of copies sold for the past 3 years. According to the sales statistics announced by Kyobo Bookstore - one of the representative on - and offline ...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

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K-Book Copyright Fair Online

K-Book Copyright Fair Online Korean Books join the global market through an online fair amidst the coronavirus pandemic 2020.11.02 The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KFIFA) are hosting the “K-Book Copyright Fair Online” from August 25th to December 11th at RYSE Autograph Collection Studio B (Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu) in Seoul. Comprehensive support from finding overseas publishers to consultations and follow-up contract management The Seoul Publishing Rights Fair where overseas publishers visit Korea and have business meetings over the copyright export of Korean books with Korean publishers (first held in 2018) is hosted this year with the name “K-Book Copyright Fair Online” to help the industry overcome the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and seek export opportunities in the new publishing environment. To minimize the pressure on Korean publishers and to maximize export out...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art 2020.10.05 The prominent characteristics of publications in the fields of comics and art are strong visual elements, imagination, and artistic messages embedded within. The traditional landscape of comics publications in Korea has significantly changed due to the evolution of ICT technologies and smartphones. Yet, webcomics (online comics) have noticeably risen above the surface and taken the center of comics distribution. However, fine comics that gained popularity on the webcomics platform and have gotten their artistic value recognized are often officially published as paper comics. Books in the art field come in different genres and types, ranging from academic books for fine art, design, music, plays, movies, and fashion, to popular practical books such as a guide for exams and coloring books as a pastime activity. Comics and art publications are usuall...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home 2020.08.03 There is a wide variety of practical books that provide tips for diverse fields necessary in our daily life. So, this part divides the section into two: practical books for making homes and living a good social life. The former type mainly includes areas important at home such as raising children, cooking, keeping fit, and hobbies, while the latter type includes language books and traveling guides that are needed in living a social life. Books that feature tips for maintaining a good social relationship and those for expanding financial property can belong to the latter part as economics and business administration books. Today, we would like to first touch upon the publication of practical books for home. The number of titles in the field of family & living is decreasing, but other fields are seeing a rising number of publica...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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#Sea

#K-Book #Sea KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.08.05 A MARITIME HISTORY 1. Publication Details Title | A MARITIME HISTORYSubtitle | Humanity’s Great JourneyAuthor | Jou KyungChulPublisher | Humanist Publishing Group Inc.Publication Date | 2022-01-24ISBN | 9791160807844No. of pages | 976Dimensions | 140 * 210 2. Book Intro Reinterpreting the entire human journey from prehistoric times to the near future from the perspective of the sea, this book reveals aspects of human history that cannot be covered from the point of view of continental civilization alone. It infinitely expands our landlocked gaze through the understanding of “maritime mankind” who spread out over the sea, lived by the sea, and fought on the sea.History so far has focused too much on continental and agricultural civilizations. Was the ocean, which covers 71% of the Earth’s surface...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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2nd Week, June 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, June 2024 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.07.01 As the heat arrived earlier than usual, the second week of June saw the emergence of several great books to read. Ranked 9th on the list is Two People’s International, a short story collection by Kim Ki-Tae, winner of the 2024 Young Writer Award. The title story has gone viral on social media, becoming the 3rd most viewed story in the history of Munjang Webzine, drawing significant attention to the collection. Meanwhile, the script book set for the popular drama “Lovely Runner” secured the 3rd spot, highlighting how TV popularity can translate into book sales. The series’ success was evident as the Lovely Runner script Book Set quickly hit the best seller list with a substantial number of pre-orders. * K-Book Trends Vol. 62 ? See books recommended by writer Kim Ki-Tae The No. 9 non-fiction book, At the Age of 50, I Decided to Live ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑥ Self-Development Publications

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑥ Self-Development Publications 2020.07.13 Self-development books in Korea are referred to as those related to the know-how on social relationships, success, skill cultivation, and educational tips. Put in other words, they are like guide books to live a better life. Among general books published for adult readers, self-development books are regarded as the low-level genre for practical books. As they are not specified to a particular genre, some books of this kind are put on the boundary between different fields or have several genres mixed in them. The reason readers choose to read self-development books is to pull themselves up to the next level through behavioral changes and positive mindsets and to carry out a successful social life. As such, these books give courage and hope to their readers encouraging them that they can do whatever they resolve to do. The sales revenue of self-develop...

VOL.24 / 2020.07

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑤ Science & Technology Publications

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑤ Science & Technology Publications 2020.06.01 Science & technology publication is one of the major pillars of a generation. It is because, for readers who have to adapt to the rapidly changing environment and seek survival strategies amidst the advent of the fourth industrial generation, those books are essential. Now a perception that science is only reserved for scientists and technology is something to do with robots is no longer acceptable. We need knowledge that can help us make decisions by ourselves in this changing world. We need knowledge that we can actively make use of. Therefore, books that professionals wrote in an easier language are like a guide that fills the knowledge gap of the readers. Adding to the traditional way of publishing paper books, science books have become widely popular though entertainment programs on TV or Social Media. This phenomenon has led to the m...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

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#Trip

#K-Book #Trip KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.06.03 A Geographer’s Travel with Humanities 1. Publication Details Title | A Geographer’s Travel with HumanitiesSubtitle | As someone who studies place, people, and culture, what does a geographer discoverAuthor | Lee YoungminPublisher | GEULDAMPublication Date | 2020-08-10ISBN | 9791187147411No. of pages | 252Dimensions | 152 * 210 2. Book Intro A unique, rich travel experience happens only when you think about how to appreciate your travel, not just where to travel.In this travelogue, a geographer observes people and places from a humanities perspective. For instance, you should not only take selfies at Seonamsa, a Korean temple famous for red plum blossoms but you should also take in its unique scent, sound, and atmosphere. The sunset at Monument Valley, USA will also feel entirely different with ju...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

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