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K-Education Education in Korea ? a country of talented people 2021.03.08 According to the statistics announced by Korea Statistics in 2021, the Republic of Korea is a relatively small country (107th place in the size of the national territory, 208th place in population). However, it always astounds the world with outstanding national characteristics and unique capabilities exhibited by its people. Not only do Koreans win awards at international contests where talented people from all around the world compete against each other, but there are also prominent Korean figures that perform exceptionally in the global arena, such as the UN Secretary-General, athletes, and scholars. And indeed, the so-called "K-education" is the greatest contributor behind such achievements. Koreans have an extraordinary passion for education. The "duty of education," where one has to guarantee at least the minimum level of education for their child, is designated as one of...

VOL.32 / 2021.03

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K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL

K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL Let’s be honest. You also have that K-Webtoon or Webnovel you fell in love with, right? 2021.01.04 K-webtoons and K-webnovels have permeated into the global community. Webtoon Itaewon Class (YOUNG COM) that was made into a popular TV drama this year was exported to Japan as a remake version and movie “Beauty Water” that is based on a webtoon had a brisk start-off in Box Office, Taiwan, ranking first in the first week of its release for the first time in Korean animation history. Apart from these achievements, K-webtoons and webnovels are made into movies or TV dramas across borders, with secondary content such as goods and special exhibitions produced for their fans. In particular, many of the beloved works are officially published as paper books. Join us on the journey into the charms of K-webtoons and webnovels that make you want to see them time to time again. K-Webtoons and webnovels are being exported across the w...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do

Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do An Urban Fantasia of Cartoons 2021.01.04 Located west of Gyeonggi-do Province, Bucheon is near central Seoul and borders Incheon and its beautiful ocean. Bucheon is referred to as the “city of art and culture.” It is not only the host of international festivals including the Bucheon International Animation Festival, Bucheon International Comics Festival, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and Bucheon B-Boy International Championships but is also a leader of art and culture as it hosts the Poksagol Art Festival and fosters the Bucheon City Arts Group. Also, it marks the 3rd year of being designated as the UNESCO City of Literature, having its “historical heritage” based on literary activities in Bucheon, various festivals and abundant “cultural content,” and convenient “library infrastructure” recognized. Why not join us on the trip to Bucheon, the city of culture and creativity, closest to central Seoul? Reme...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Humanitas

Korean Publishers Humanitas Going Forward with Belief in Change 2022.12.05 All individuals live in a society - the link between an individual and a community cannot be broken. Issues and relations formed among people and society cause problems and conflicts. Some cases are minor discords among individuals but sometimes become a huge problem for the community. Humanitas is a publisher that pays attention and listens to small and big societal issues that people face. Humanitas takes steps along with individuals and members of society and turns small movements into changes. Today, we met Humanitas, which has continuously explored diverse situations in Korea from a social science perspective. Humanitas’ Logo It’s an honor to have you here on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Humanitas, its mission, and the meaning of the company’s name to our overseas readers. Humanitas ...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Songsongbooks

Korean Publishers Songsongbooks The Place that Holds Everyday Stories With Upbeat Sound 2022.11.07 There is a publisher who focuses on small things in our daily lives and delivers them in an upbeat sound, like ‘pasongsong gyerantak (파송송 계란탁, the sound of chopping green onions and cracking eggs when making noodles).’ Songsongbooks find minor but common events taking place around our lives, change them into stories, and give joy to readers. The publisher selects light but fun topics rather than solemn and grave ones and publishes interesting books. As a former comics magazine editor, Songsongbooks’ director Kim Song-Eun loves drawings and images. She sometimes invites writers to hold signing events and book talks. She even becomes a character in the book and meets readers to deliver happiness. Let’s hear Songsongbooks’ stories as it meets readers in diverse forms and finds joy in their daily lives. Logo of Songsongbooks...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Bombom Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Bombom Publishing Co. Unique Picture Books Made with Love 2022.10.04 Picture books were often regarded as “books only for children.” Driven by the growing interest of adult readers in picture books, however, a number of “picture books for adults” have been published lately. “What are picture books for adults?” In search of the answer to the question, Bombom Publishing Co. is dedicated to redefining them as “books that both adults and children can enjoy” from “books that adults can merely read,” and to publishing picture books covering all genres. We had the opportunity to feel the publisher’s commitment to its readers, along with a passion for picture books. The logo of Bombom Publishing Co. It is our pleasure to have Bombom Publishing Co. in K-Book Trends’ interview. Please introduce the company and its mission to our global readers. “B...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Yoo Eun sil

Korean Authors Writer Yoo Eun sil 2022.01.03 Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, this is Yoo Eun sil, a chidren’s book writer. I am forty eight this year. It's been 23 years since I started writing books. It’s been 16 years since I published my first book. What do you think children’s book writers are? "They should be on the children’s side." I don’t think children’s book writers should be neutral. For example, there are writers that talk about the difficulties of parenting. They submit those books for competition. Being in a position to complain about the grievances of adults - I don't think it's children's literature. My Doksan-dong How was your childhood? I lived on the outskirts of Seoul in the 1980s, in Doksan-dong. There were small businesses between residential areas. That was my neighborhood. My friends' parent...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award

Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO, THE YULU LINEN, RICE RICE RICE, and SO MUCH SNOW! 2021.06.07 Four Korean picture books were chosen as the winners of this year’s Bologna Ragazzi Award in four categories at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair scheduled to be held online from June 14 to 17. THE YULU LINEN (top left), RICE RICE RICE (top right), SO MUCH SNOW (bottom left), IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO (bottom right) Author Yi Gee Eun’s IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO (Sakyejul Publishing Ltd.) won the award in the Comics ? Early Reader category while author Suzy Lee’s THE YULU LINEN (Bear Books Inc.) won in the Fiction 2021 - Special Mention category in which she drew pictures to the story of Cao Wenzuan. Also, author Bamco’s RICE RICE RICE (Hyang) was selected as the winner in the Non-Fiction 2021 - Special Mention category, and author Park Hyun Min’s SO MUCH SNOW (Dalgrimm (Yellowpig Publisher)) claimed the first place in the Ope...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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K-MUSIC

K-MUSIC K-MUSIC, the World-Class Music that has Fascinated the World 2020.11.02 You may not have heard of it at all, but no one listens to it just once. That is what they say about K-Music. Addictive melodies, romantic lyrics, and the spicing-up effects and perfect dance movements of K-Music make you feel like you have received a gift filled with stories. As such, Korean music goes beyond being just a piece of “music” that you listen to where melodies and instrumental sounds make a simple mixture; it has a more profound meaning as “general art” that combines bountiful visual contents and colorful performances. Let’s look at how the artists and K-Music have caught the eyes of the world with the most “Korean” music across generations and genres including traditional music, dance, ballad, hip-hop, trot (known for its use of repetitive rhythm and vocal inflections), and opera from the standpoint of the publishing industry. Globally fanatic ...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

A Heartwarming Journey to Neighborhood Bathhouse

Let's Try A Heartwarming Journey to Neighborhood Bathhouse 2026.02 『Blossoming Years, Neighborhood Bathhouse』- Written by NeverlessHolida, Illustrated by Aleoji, Dot Book 『Blossoming Years, Neighborhood Bathhouse』 “On days when you long for warmth, the neighborhood public bathhouse is always right by our side!” With steam rising, as you soak your body in the tub, the chill hiding in every joint slips away,and a sigh of ‘"Ah, that’s good!" naturally escapes your lips – there is such a place, and it is the neighborhood bathhouse. It offers a deep refreshment incomparable to washing at home, leaving both your skin an...

VOL.91 / 2026.02

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