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Korean Literary Works that Have Recently Made Their Debut in France

Export Case Korean Literary Worksthat Have Recently Made Their Debut in France 2021.09.06 I’ve always kept an eye on titles newly released on the market every month or week and trends in the Korean and French book markets while introducing and translating Korean works as a member of a French publisher Philippe Picquier in charge of Korean literature collections. Knowing everything in both markets is essential for selecting and bringing Korean works that will suit the tastes of French readers. In addition, the information shared by Philippe Picquier’s head on the tastes and preferences of French readers is also extremely useful when choosing Korean works. Korean works recently published by Philippe Picquier.From left, The Prisoner, Only Two People, The Good Son, and Sword and Tongue Fiction occupies a prominent place among Korean books brought to France. Two non-fiction titles were introduced i...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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#Poem

#K-Book #Poem KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.11.01 MY HEART IS BEING TILTED TO YOU 1. Publication Details Title | MY HEART IS BEING TILTED TO YOUAuthor | Nah TaejuPublisher | RH KOREA.CO.,LTDPublication Date | 2019-02-18ISBN | 9788925565736No. of pages | 220Dimensions | 135 * 192 2. Copyright Contact Name | Seongah BakEmail | sabak@rhk.co.krPhone | +82-2-6443-8845 3. Book Intro Words of regards written will all kindness and refined words.This is a book of poems by Na Tae Joo, who looks at the world and its people with a warm gaze. Greatly loved for the poems that brings sympathy to many people, Na has portrayed a heart full of gratitude this time. This book contains 100 unpublished poems by the Na Tae Joo, who says that the role of the poet is to collect beautiful things fro...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.11.01 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA Agenc...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Korean Books Loved by German Readers

Export Case Korean Books Loved by German Readers 2021.08.02 K-pop and K-drama are hot in Germany as well. According to a news article released by Yonhap News Agency on February 9 this year, the number of freshmen choosing to study Korean Studies at the Free University of Berlin, Germany, increased from 25 in 2008 to 350 in 2021. Also, we are receiving almost 200 applicants for the Korean class open at the Language Center of the Technical University of Munich each semester where I’m teaching students. On top of these two cases, I can also recall the days where we struggled and worked so hard to find a publisher that would accept our first translated book in 1993. This is why the recent boom in Germany about Korean culture, including the language and literature, is more vivid to me.Korean literature has been translated and published in Germany mainly with the support of the Daesan Foundation and the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. It received at...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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WANG TSE YU

Korean Translator WANG TSE YU 2021.10.05 Contact • E-Mail: twjmj4679@gmail.com Education • Master of Chinese Literature, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan • Completed Ph.D., Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Korea University, Korea Teaching Career • Lecturer at the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Korea University • Lecturer at the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Hanshin University • (Currently) Full-time Foreign Lecturer at the Department of Chinese for Tourism Business, Jangan University Translated Works (Korean-Chinese) Works supported by the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) • A Distant and Beautiful Place, Yang Gui-Ja (远美村的人们, 天津百花文艺 (Chinese publisher), 2001) ...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Anonbooks

Korean Publishers Anonbooks A Publisher that Makes Books to Enrich Quiet, Peaceful Time 2023.05.02 People say that literature is the window to a beautiful world. Literature has been portraying human life, evolving anywhere where there’s language. Some literature has been developing vibrantly with its own distinct color. And there’s a new publishing house that specializes in such literature. It is Anonbooks, established in 2021. Since its establishment, Anonbooks has been focusing on publishing fiction and non-fiction, concentrating on producing modern Korean literature, involving authors from all careers, be they professional or newly debuted. Following is an interview with Anonbooks, a 2-year-old publisher that hopes to give readers a quiet, peaceful time with their tranquil literature. Logo of Anonbooks It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Anonbooks to our international readers,...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

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K-Book Promotion Event

Info K-Book Promotion Event 2021.10.05 Meet K-Books in every corner of the world!12 Cultural Centers and 2 Culture and Information Officers will be hosting the K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event between August and December with an aim to spread the values of K-Books and boost public awareness. Region Country Asia Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Turkey Europe Belgium, Sweden (Culture and Information Officer), Spain, United Kingdom CIS Russia Africa Nigeria, South Africa (Culture and Information Officer) Oceania Au...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.10.05 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regi...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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Oka Hiromi

Korean Translator Oka Hiromi 2021.09.06 Profile She was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. A graduate of Doshisha University, she earned a master's degree in Korean Language and Literature from Yonsei University. She won the LTI Korea Translation Award for Aspiring Translators in 2012. Currently a member of Yonhap News Agency's Japanese press team, and professional literary translator. • E-Mail: hilomy@daum.net Translated Works • Kim Suhm, One Person (San-Ichi Shobo Publishing, 2018) • Lee Jin, Guitar Bookie Shuffle (Shinsensha, 2020) Translated Works (Co-translation) • Yoon Yi-Hyung, etc., Autobiographical Essay of Lee Sang Literary Award Winners (CUON, 2020) • Lee Sang, A Lost Flower, Kim Nam-Cheon, Management (Shoshi Kankanbo, 2020) • Hideki...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Wisdom House, Inc

Korean Publishers Wisdom House, Inc Dreaming of Becoming the Most Reader-centric Publisher 2023.01.02 One publisher is running with its dream of becoming a big and reader-centric general publishing house. Wisdom House is the publisher that recently reshaped itself through brand renewal to get closer to its readers. The publisher pays close attention to readers’ tastes and interests and sometimes talks to its readers. Wisdom House prints books and has expanded its realm to web comics and novels. The company is already recognized as one of Korea’s most influential publishers, but it never ceases to publish books on diverse themes, strives to be near its readers, and tries new things. Today, we met Wisdom House and heard its stories. Logo of Wisdom House It’s an honor to have you here on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Wisdom House to our subscribers. The general publisher Wis...

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