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Seoul's Tongin-dong The power of messages that transcend time, in remembrance of poets Yi Sang & Yun Dong-ju 2019.12.09 This issue's “Book Trip” begins at Sejong Village, just outside of Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station in Seoul. Sejong Village is where King Sejong's former residence was, and the region was given its name in 2010 out of respect for King Sejong's achievements. In the Joseon Dynasty, this area was where the ordinary people lived their lives in harmony while in contemporary Korea, artists and writers like Lee Jung-seob, Pak No-su, Yi Sang and Yun Dong-ju show off their talent. Currently, some 600 hanok (traditional Korean houses) call the place home while unique stores are nestled in all the alleyways in between.West of Gyeongbokgung Palace lies Hangeulro, a street given a special name to expand awareness on King Sejong's achievements and the excellence of Hangeul, the Korean language. Walking down this path will lead visito...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Bearbooks Inc.

Bearbooks Inc. Finding fun in books connecting today and tomorrow 2020.08.03 Children have their first encounter with the world through books. They have a bath together with the fairy, prepare for the new year with family, and go on an adventure inside a refrigerator inside books. This is one of the reasons why publisher Bearbooks Inc. has fallen deep into books for children. Making children happy through stories and diversifying the world they will live in are its goal. Let’s hear what Woo Ji-Young, the chief editor of Bearbooks has to say. Logo of Bearbooks Inc. The name is quite unique. What does “Bearbooks” mean? The way the bear is sitting looks similar to how an editor is sitting stooped at the desk. How it looks from the front crouched is just like our children. The name “Bearbooks” came from the idea of hoping the stories of our simple-heartedly made books would be received well by children. The motto of Bearbooks is “Connecti...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[EVENT / I READ]

The White Book by Han Kang

I Read The White Book by Han Kang 2024.06.03 This article is a review written by an Algerian reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com “Standing at this border where land and water meet, watching the seemingly endless recurrence of the waves (though this eternity is in fact an illusion: the earth will one day vanish, everything will one day vanish), the fact that our lives are no more than brief instants is felt with unequivocal clarity.” - The White Book, p.46 English and Korean covers of The White Book The novel The White Book (Munhakdongne Publishing Group), written by Korean author Han Kang, is a profound philosophical work that revolves around white elements with an interesting approach to exp...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

3rd Week, February

3rd Week, February Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.03.02 If you look at the list of best sellers for the third week of February this year in major Korean online bookstores, you will be able to find books in various fields such as essay, economics and business administration, scenario, exam, and liberal arts filling the top ranks. We introduce you to some of the key books among the best sellers mixed with newly added books and those that have been maintaining their position on the list for a long time. The thing that draws attention from the list of best sellers for the third week of February is the movies meeting the books. The scenario and storyboard book of the movie “Parasite” that drove a huge sensation around the world after winning multiple prizes including the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award hit the first rank on the integrated list of best sellers of domestic online bookstores. The book Little Women that ha...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

[INFORMATION / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2020.03.02 Priest 1. Publication Details Imprint | Daewon C.I. Inc.Title | Priest Author| Hyeong Min-wuGenre | Special Genre LiteratureFormat | 148×210Binding | PaperbackPages | 360pagesISBN | 9788925276991; 9788925277004; 9788952864871; 9788925279831; 9788925279848 2. Contact Name | Lee HanbyeolPhone | +82-2071-2160Email | hblee@dwci.co.krURL | http://www.dwci.co.kr 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Comic Book; Special Genre Literature: SF; Fantasy: ActionTarget Readership | Adult 4. About the Author Hyeong Min-wu made his debut as a comic writer with “Chronicle of Mr. Chi’s Post” in 1993 and since then, he has been in the forefront of introducing Korean comic books abroad with his distinctive style of storytelling and illustrati...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

[NEWS / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2018.05.30 Xingxing Chinese Expedition 1. Publication Details Imprint | DARAKWON Title | Xingxing Chinese Expedition Subtitle | Kid Comic to Learn Chinese, Easy and Fun Author | Sookhee Ban, Pink Dolphin Illustrator | YJ Company Format | 188*257 Binding | Paperback Pages | Main book: 176; workbook: 16(same for all volumes) ISBN |Vol.1:978-89-277-2132-1 77720Vol.2: 978-89-277-2136-9 77720Vol.3: 978-89-277-2143-7 77720Vol.4: 978-89-277-2146-8 77720Vol.5: 978-89-277-2152-9 77720Vol.6: 978-89-277-2160-4 77720Vol.7: 978-89-277-2164-2 77720Vol.8: 978-89-277-2170-3 77720Vol.9: 978-89-277-2177-2 77720Vol.10: 978-89-277-2182-6 77720Vol.11: 978-89-277-2195-6 77720Vol.12: 978-89-277-2200-7 77720Set: 978-89-277-2131-4-7 2. Contact Name | Sangyun Lee Phone | +82-2-736-2031(extension: 430) Email | sang@darakwon.co.kr URL | http://www.darakwon.co.kr 3. Marketing ...

VOL.9 / 2018.05

[TOPIC / ISSUE]

2017 Bookstore Day

2017 Bookstore Day 'Living in Bookstores' that dream of the future, where people are happy 2017.12.01 Every Nov. 11 is Bookstore Day In 2016, the Korea Federation of Bookstore Association designated Nov. 11 as 'Bookstore Day' as the Chinese character for 'book' resembles books standing in a bookcase. South Korea's culture ministry decided to start providing support for this annual 'holiday' starting this year, hosting regional events to mark the day and holding other festivities to boost recognition of bookstores and those who are in the industry - including bookstores that are not in major cities. At the main event marking the holiday, awards were handed out including one given from the culture minister, one for this year's best bookstore individual and best association. A judge panel also designated one author and one book as this year's book and author. ● This year's author Nam-joo Cho (Novelist) Novelist Nam-joo Cho ...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Baek Se-Hee

Writer Baek Se-Hee Focus on Your Own Emotions 2020.08.03 Depression and anxiety are not easily tolerated emotions in our society. Maybe that is why depressed and anxious people have to ceaselessly doubt themselves about their feelings and care what others would think about them. It somehow seems I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki written by writer Baek Se-Hee is sending encouragement to all those people, whispering “I am just like you.” Writer Baek Se-Hee Hello. Please introduce yourself to the subscribers of K-Book Trends. Hello, everyone. I am Baek Se-Hee. I am just an ordinary person who has been working at a publisher for 5 years, and love tteokpokki, books, writing, and Zoodasa, a streamer on Twitch TV. I published my first essay I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki (Heun) in June 2018, followed by I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki 2 (Heun), Love and Freedom (coauthor, Munhakdongne), and Body Language (...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

Antique Porcelains, More Beautiful Than Pictures

Let’s Try Antique Porcelains, More Beautiful Than Pictures 2024.05.07 [Event] Let’s Try introduces various useful, practical books published in Korea every month.Also, don’t miss gift events related to the introduced books! Simply click on the link below to enter the event! Let’s Try! The Story of My Antique Porcelain- Written by Kim Ji-Youn, published by Monsbooks Antique porcelains capture the hearts of enthusiasts around the world!Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of these treasures. Have you ever encountered a piece of porcelain that caught your eye in an antique shop while walking down a quiet alley? It’s so satisfying to walk home with an old piece of porcelain that suits your taste, and as you take in its beautiful shape, you can’t help but wonder about its history. And that’s e...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

[TOPIC / EXPORT TRENDS]

Interview with Mi-kyoung Song

Interview with Mi-kyoung Song A South Korean Fairy Tale Author, Forging Her Own Territory 2017.12.01 There is one South Korean author of fairy tales who has created her own forte with experimental and uncommon imagination along with her fantasy-infused stories. Mi-kyoung Song debuted as a fairy tale author in 2008 in South Korea and has since received numerous awards since. She is known for writing for children and teens that enjoy her fairy tales and novels.Of her books Some Kid Lived Here was named as one of this year's final contestants for the In Other Words program by BookTrust, an influential reading group in the U.K. The book had been selected with another seven books after competing among some 400 books. The judges said the story in the book was strange, unrealistic but very fresh. We spoke to her about this book and her literary world. KPIPA We are delighted to feature you on our webzine. Please give our readers an introduction to yourself. ...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

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