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Search word : "Poem", Search result : 156

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Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Where Art and Culture Become a Romantic Story 2021.02.08 Haebangchon. A village established by compatriots and people who defected from North Korea after the liberalization of Korea in 1945. A village where painful national history transcends into art and culture through the flow of time. The past and present coexist in this village, Haebangchon. In the novel The Aimless Bullet, writer Lee Beom-Sun depicts Haebangchon as a hopeless place where no dreams or hope can be found. It was an area devastated by war suffering from poverty, frustration, and despair. However, today, Haebangchon has turned into a hot place for the young generation, as a place where moments from the past remain unchanged, evoking nostalgia with a drop of a modern vibe.Many visitors find Haebangchon for various reasons; they are looking for a nice dining place, a good spot for photos, or are drawn there by the quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the ...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

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Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021

Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021 2021.01.04 More consumers are purchasing books through their mobile phones or on the Internet in the aftermath of the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the entire world throughout the year and has brought about a drastic change in our daily life. Homes became the base camp for activities as people worked from home, and kids studied at home. Amidst the uncertain economic situation where nothing can be predicted, people began to be interested in grasping the opportunity to become rich. Such social change had a significant influence on the publishing industry. The number of online bookstore users and sales volume have jumped up by leaps and bounds. According to the settlement data announced by Kyobo Bookstore on June 8th for the first half of the year, purchases made both on mobile phones and on the online platform recorded 56.3% during the period surpassin...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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K-DRAMA

K-DRAMA The Heart-Pounding Time Between Imagination and Reality 2020.12.07 The "K" brands, taking the first letter of Korea, are spreading across the world. They have taken root as a trusted brand for people. As people are spending more time at home due to the pandemic, the K-content market is embracing an unexpected boom. The most popular of all is K-Drama. The fast-paced and breathtaking storylines, compact organization, thought-provoking plots, appropriate editing with no boring moments, and the most good-looking celebrities starring in TV dramas are attractive enough to catch everyone's attention. Recently, as the OTT market where people can watch TV programs on the Internet is expanding, K-Dramas are being exported worldwide across national borders. In this episode, we take a look at how to enjoy K-Dramas twice as much as before. K-Dramas are channels to promote Korean culture and history. 1. Read the original sto...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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Suncheon, Jeollanam-do

Suncheon, Jeollanam-do A Place Full of Peace and Literature 2020.12.07 Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, boasts a God-given natural landscape where the mountains, sea, and lakes make a beautiful mixture. With people calling the region "sogangnam (meaning the second Gangnam in Chinese, which refers to the prosperous region on the southern Yangzi river), the city, nature, and people live in peaceful harmony. The Jeolla Line and Gyeongjeon Line railroads cross to connect Youngnam and Honam regions, making Suncheon a popular tourist site for many people. Writer Kim Seung-Ok described Suncheon and Suncheonman Bay as the "utopia in Korea" in his book Mujingihaeng. Mujin, a mere virtual city when the novel was released, became the real name of the region later on. Let's take a look at the gem hidden in Suncheon, where the beautiful natural scenery makes a perfect blend with excellent cuisine and people. Enlightened Suncheon: Book Support Project Suncheon City ...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Changbi Publishers

Korean Publishers Changbi Publishers The Unfathomable Depth of Beauty 2022.03.07 We all have our own stories that have made us who we are today. Here, Changbi Publishers has a long-established history and tradition, and the publisher has become the way it is now through countless transitions. As it always rose amid severe government oppression, Changbi Publishers was able to keep expanding the spectrum of publishing in the country through endless attempts. The publishing house is actively playing on the global stage, regardless of the genre, from children’s books and literature with touching stories to books containing various knowledge of intellectuals. Also, by using online platforms, it seeks to get closer to readers. Therefore, it is a great time to introduce Changbi Publishers, who are committed to enriching communication with readers by engaging with global trends. Plea...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Park Yeon-jun

Korean Authors Writer Park Yeon-jun 2021.12.06 Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, my name is Park Yeon-jun. I write poems and prose, and now I am writing novels, too. Why did you decide to become a writer? I think I have always loved stories since I was young. That is why I was interested in writing, reading, and listening to others. Among those, I found that reading interested me the most and I think that led me to become a writer. What do you think is the most important thing when you write? The reason empathy is vital is that you need to think from the perspective of a chair when you are writing a poem. Not how men would view an ordinary chair. The sadness and the form of the chair from its perspective; the people who stay for a while and leave the chair must think about various ideas like how the chair would feel. Even things in this studio, these small cables, lights, three of you sitting...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

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Wandering through Pages, Reading through Places

Image of K-Book Wandering through Pages,Reading through Places 2026.06 Survey results for “Which literary destination in Korean literature would you like to visit?” In our latest survey, we asked readers to select the destination featured in Korean literature that they most desired to visit. The results unveiled a rich tapestry of literary landscapes, ranging from the fresh, contemporary sensibilities of modern fiction to the profound resonance of Korea’s modern and contemporary history. While author Chung Serang’s Jeju Island secured an overwhelming first place with 50.4% of the votes, every single location featured in this survey holds its own unique literary value. Regardless of their ranking, here are the four literary destinations that captured the hearts of our readers. 1st Place: Jeju Island – Chung Ser...

VOL.95 / 2026.06

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K-Food

K-Food Having fun reading, cooking, and eating! 2020.09.07 Korea’s food and culture have been continuously developing and evolving over a long history. And as Korea’s culture is now widespread across the world, its food and culture have joined the Korean Wave, captivating the global community. Besides, foreigners are enjoying the so-called “K-Food,” and Korea’s “cooking shows” or “mukbang (videos of people eating food)” have become a trending type of content that overseas audiences search for.Korea’s food-related content clearly shows what is currently trending in the Korean culture, which attracts the eyes of the overseas audience. Even though fewer people are looking up books to find out about K-Food content due to the development of video platforms like Youtube, books and recipes of Korean food, sometimes written by Korean celebrities, are published in the market. The following section introduces books on K-Food. Korea’s food and...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

ACHIMDAL BOOKS

Korean Publishers ACHIMDAL BOOKS Never Changing Literary Value Rises Radiantly and Brightly 2021.11.01 Literature is a genre with deep roots in the publishing market, but there is an increasing number of cases where the genre is excluded from the mainstream. On top of this, there aren’t too many literature publishers that completely fulfill their roles properly. In a reality like this, we cannot help but approve of ACHIMDAL BOOKS for fulfilling its role as a publisher of literature and continuing to make efforts, including the expansion of opportunities for poems, essays, and other works of literature to be published. Although it is a small publisher, there seems to be a light that shines with the rapid advancement of ACHIMDAL BOOKS, which works to broaden the literature base by searching for new ways of publishing literature in a clever way. Logo of ACHIMDAL BOOKS Please tell foreign publishers what ACHIMDAL BOOKS does and what mean...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

1st Week, December 2020

1st Week, December 2020 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.01.04 With another freezing cold winter settling in, the new year of 2021 has come. While various Korean books are found on the integrated list of bestsellers announced by four major online bookstores in Korea for the first week of December 2020, the top ranks were dominated by foreign books. For example, First Person Singular, the come-back novel of Haruki Murakami after 6 years, who is a Japanese writer but has a Korean fan base as well, topped the list, followed by The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good? by Michael J. Sandel who has become a huge sensation in Korea. These are real examples of Korean readers’ enthusiasm towards new works of popular overseas writers.Recently in Korea, books related to stocks and investment are at the center of attention, reflecting the uncertain economic market due to the pandemic while in line with the end-of-the-year seas...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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