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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑫ Publications of Children’s Books/Teenage Books

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑫ Publications of Children’s Books/Teenage Books 2021.01.04 One of the most active publishing areas in almost any country is children’s books. Many of the children’s books in Korea (for preschoolers and elementary schoolers) have long been focused on education, learning, or cognitive development for its expected roles. However, they are undergoing evolution today as a tool for delivering necessary knowledge and wisdom for kids to actively cope with the world while nurturing their boundless imagination with entertaining elements. Meanwhile, the publishing market for teenagers, which is relatively smaller than children’s books in terms of titles and size, is growing its influence in the market with more various and absorbing topics, not to mention the facilitation of reading education conducted in schools. The teen market is breaking out of the narrow frame of a “generation stuck between child...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books

Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books 2020.08.03 〈Contactless Online Business Meeting〉 held by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea for active copyright export of Korean books COVID-19 is showing no signs of abatingGlobal publication industry is undergoing difficult times with canceled international book fairs and limited traveling across borders If you are an overseas publisher planning to import Korea’s publications, this is your chance! “Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books” ▶ Contactless business matching between publishers- Introduce K-Books to the global market- Help overseas publishers’ copyright import #Online Business Meeting for the Copyright Import of K-Books- For publishers wi...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Your Future Does Not Auto-generate

New Books Your Future Does Not Auto-generate 2024.08.05 A guide to life in the post-AI era: Your Future Does Not Auto-generate The world is rapidly transforming and those without knowledge of AI will be left behind… What diagnosis would a cultural physicist make, as a specialist in the future of science and culture shaped by human creativity?Cultural physicist Park Ju-Yong, the author of Your Future Does Not Auto-generate, claims that human creativity is just as important in the post-AI era. From how to record Beethoven’s symphonies as a sound source to the perspective from the Renaissance period, and to the history of reproduction techniques used in computer graphics for the “Avengers” series, There have always been “elegant connections” and “crossing boundaries” based on creativity in moments of innovation. “The future does not create its...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, July 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, July 2024 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.08.05 It’s July, which means the rainy season has begun in Korea. As people spend more time indoors than out due to the heavy rains, books to organize their thoughts, books to read for relaxation, and textbooks to prepare for various exams topped the best seller lists. In terms of genres, the humanities and young adult sectors were dominant, signaling a trend influenced by vacations and school breaks.Despite all this, the No. 1 best seller was A Very Personal Thought on His Destiny by Rhyu Si-Min, featuring the author’s sharp observations as a political critic. Although it deals with a rather sensitive topic, it offers a deep and wide view of the contexts beyond the status quo, demonstrating the high level of political criticism that has reached its essence. The No. 2 and No. 8 on the best seller list were books for young adults. At No. ...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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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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#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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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ② History Publication

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ② History Publication 2020.03.02 The publication industry is “a mirror called record” that reflects the society. The publication of history-related books that are the archive of time and space connecting the past and the present is a clear indicator that shows Korean society’s interest in history. By looking at the published titles, best seller trends, and newly emerging trends, you can see where the current publishing market is and where the intellectual desire of readers is heading to.Historically, Korea has undergone long turbulent generations due to its geopolitical location in East Asia and invasions by surrounding powers. Until World War II in which liberalization was the greatest task, ethnic identity was very strong, and during the Cold War, a historical awareness that the two Koreas should overcome division and pursue reunification settled down.According to the statistics of the Korean Publi...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

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#Tree

#K-Book #Tree KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.05.07 Urban Tree Friends 1. Publication Details Title | Urban Tree FriendsAuthor | Ko Gyu Hong, Choi KyungsikPublisher | DASANPH PUBLISHERS HOUSEPublication Date | 2019-04-25ISBN | 9788979381092No. of pages | 32Dimensions | 228 * 287 2. Book Intro This book tells the story of the trees, flowers, and grass that live around an apartment complex in an urban city. The trees that appear in the book are ones that can be found anywhere in Korea. Turning your eyes and getting to know the trees around you is about communicating with nature. Just by watching the trees around us for four seasons, we can be awakened to the preciousness of life and nature. Additionally, the illustrations of the trees around us by Choe Gyeongsik, done with pencil and watercolors, lets us ...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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#Sky

#K-Book #Sky KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.04.01 You Too Are a Wheel Lily 1. Publication Details Title | You Too Are a Wheel LilyAuthor | Lee Geum YiPublisher | BamteePublication Date | 2021-08-05ISBN | 9791191826005No. of pages | 228Dimensions | 148 * 210 2. Book Intro Since its publication in 1999, You Too Are a Wheel Lily is a classic masterpiece of children’s fairy tales that has sold 700,000 copies, touching the hearts of many children. The value of the story of You Too Are a Wheel Lily is still being recognized. This shows that children’s concerns are not different from those of that time.However, the author thought that for new readers to read in the 21st century, the content should be thoroughly reviewed and revised to fit the sense of the times. With the author’s meticulous efforts, this b...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

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#School

#K-Book #School KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.03.11 School Nurse Ahn Eunyoung 1. Publication Details Title | School Nurse Ahn EunyoungAuthor | Chung SerangPublisher | Minumsa PublishingPublication Date | 2015-12-07ISBN | 9788937473098No. of pages | 280Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Book Intro Chung Serang who has been beloved by readers for her unique imagination and heart-warming stories has published a new novel School Nurse Ahn Eunyoung. The story centers on a school nurse Ahn Eunyoung who is working at M private high school. Though neither her job nor her name is special, she is not just one of the school nurses. She always has a lot of work to do but carries out her duties as a school nurse faithfully. And at the same time, she dedicates herself to her vocation as an exorcist. Hong Inpyo, who is a Chi...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

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