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[TREND / KNOWLEDGE]

Today’s Local Bookstores Seen Through Data on Independent Bookstores in Korea

Knowledge Today’s Local Bookstores Seen Through Dataon Independent Bookstores in Korea A service for non-readers: a map of local bookstores 2024.05.07 Independent bookstores, each unique in its own way, are significant in that they create new cultures and book ecosystems. There is a platform that collects data on these independent bookstores and shares their locations, activities, and stories with readers online and offline ? it is “Bookshopmap,” a neighborhood bookstore map, which started in 2015. In this article, focusing on Bookshopmap, we will look at how the service started, how it works, and how it differs from traditional bookstores. We will also take a look at the changing trends of independent bookstores in Korea based on data statistics from the past 8 years, from 2015 to 2023. ...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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The Influence and Application of AI Translators on the Publishing Industry and the Import and Export of Copyrights

Topic The Influence and Application of AI Translators onthe Publishing Industry and the Import and Export of Copyrights 2024.04.01 AI technology is advancing rapidly and transforming the way we work. These technological developments are affecting many areas of our lives, and the publishing industry is no exception. The use of Neural Machine Translation (NMT), such as Google Translate, which emerged in 2017, as well as Naver’s Papago, DeepL, and Microsoft Translator, is growing dramatically, and the publishing industry is joining this technological trend. Its use is expanding from simple business emails to book introductions, copyright marketing materials, subtitles for book trailers, speech-to-text technology, and more. This means that a fundamental shift in working tools and business structures is taking place. This article examines the influence of AI on the publishing industry from an edito...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Korea is Now All About Plants!

Special Project [Book × Plant] Korea is Now All About Plants! 2024.04.01 By their very nature, books are vessels of knowledge encompassing all fields. Endless topics can be written about depending on the material and message. In the [Book × _____ ] series, experts recommend Korean books in their respective fields that you’ve been curious about but had trouble discovering more about. Now, let’s jump into the infinite world of books through the collaboration of books with various fields. Childhood dreams inspired by the beauty of plants My first dream in life was to be a botanist. I was only 6 years old - a kindergartener. It was thanks to my mother, who loved to grow plants, and my father, who loved nature so much that he took me on trips whenever he could. The fact that I grew up in the countryside and was always around plants was also one of the reasons why I wanted to be a ...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

Heading into 2026: Comparing the Combined

Best Sellers Heading into 2026: Comparing the Combined Bestseller Lists of Korea’s Three Major Online Bookstoresfor the 2nd week of December, 2025 2026.01.05 There is a saying that time does not simply pass?it accumulates. Even when daily routines feel repetitive or unremarkable, the experiences we encounter continue to pile up, quietly shaping our lives. For those who look back on 2025 with a hint of regret, it offers comfort; for those who have been running without pause, it feels like encouragement. Throughout 2025, the publishing world moved forward through the quiet, persistent labor of those who worked to create each book, building their efforts piece by piece. Looking ahead to 2026 with the hope that this dedication will yield even greater rewards, let’s take a look at the bestseller list for the last month of 2025.Topping the bestsellers in the final month of 2025 was Minimal Korean History, an introductory and condensed guide to t...

VOL.90 / 2026.01

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2026.01.05 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...

VOL.90 / 2026.01

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Korean Literature in the American Market

Export Case Korean Literature in the American Market 2024.04.01 I began translating Yun Ko-eun for a literary translation workshop in 2015, as an undergraduate at Princeton University. Little did I know at the time that ten years later, I would still be translating Yun’s work. The Disaster Tourist (Minumsa), her first novel to be published in English, came out with Counterpoint Press in 2020. Her short story collection Table for One (Munji Publishing)?Yun’s debut publication, which was released in Korea in 2008?will come out in English with Columbia University Press in April of this year. I’m now working on a third book translation of Yun’s forthcoming novel Art on Fire (EunHaeng NaMu Publishing), and I hope to continue working with her for years to come. Korean (left) and English (right) covers of The Disaster Tourist The publication timeline for ...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

The World Grows in the Wait

Book Trip [Into the Book ⑨] The World Grows in the Wait Seoul Station and Palaces: Walking Tour of Seoul’s Traditional Landmarks 2024.04.01 The Seoul Kid There are a lot of people waiting for something in the (Seoul Station) square.The homeless uncles, lady ‘Guichani,’ people from churches,and even the officers from the police district are waiting for something. The essence of waiting is to attune yourself to the other person’s time. Waiting for the person’s arrival, the heart, or happiness is all centered on the other person. Park Young-Ran’s novel, The Seoul Kid (Woorischool), captures how two brothers grow through their waiting for Iron Man through the eyes of a boy. Two brothers, aged 10 and 18, await the “Iron Man” who left them behind. When the older brother gets tired of waiting and sets out to find him himself, the younger b...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[TREND / ONE-LINER QUOTES]

Why We Read Fiction

One-Liner Quotes Why We Read Fiction Pharmacist’s Pick 2024.04.01 Park Hool-Ryung is a pharmacist and writer who runs “A Bookstore That Is Yet Dependent.” With the goal of “Book & Fun,” which means that the fun of reading books shouldn’t be missed, the writer grows with readers and customers. (Instagram: @a_dok_bang) Most countries in the world today are deeply concerned about their aging populations. It is ironic that while we are living in an era of prosperity, benefiting from industrialization and advanced technology, the number of young people who will take the lead in the country is shrinking. This is also true for Korea, a country with a rapidly aging population. This often leads to conflicts between the young and the old, as they have different goals. This uncomfortable reality makes me wonder what it would be like if it were fiction. The world of fiction either nakedly shows reality or distorts it. This is why we r...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Children of the Fourth Person

New Books Children of the Fourth Person The voices of those who shared their wounds and survived 2025.12.01 A foundation promised safety and comfort to children in need of care - the “Happy Children’s Welfare Foundation” And, among them are two children from P-eup, “Gwangji” and “Aurora,” who arrive in search of help. However, their new life is soon filled with exploitation and control. And, under the name of protection, they are forced into silence - alongside violence. “I still have those nightmares. It’s like the dreams find me, rather than me dreaming.” - from the book If my dream is connected to the memories of other children, and those memories are stained with pain like mine - what should we do? To record a collective pain that cannot be expressed through “I,” “you,” or “he/she,” the author adopts a new poin...

VOL.89 / 2025.12

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

Moving Into the Final Stretch of 2025

Best Sellers Moving Into the Final Stretch of 2025 Bestseller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstoresin Korea for the 2nd week of November, 2025 2025.12.01 As November set in, temperatures began to drop abruptly, and daily swings became sharper. However, it isn’t the weather alone that signals winter’s approach. Bookstores began displaying Christmas ornaments and calendars for 2026, with next year’s planners quietly reminding readers that the end of 2025 is just around the corner. Around this time of year, bookstores always take on a distinctly wintery, year-end atmosphere.This shift was equally evident in the bestseller lists. Literature, which had long dominated the rankings, has retreated, while books forecasting trends for 2026 - already strong in October - continue to gain momentum. Riding the unusual boom in the Korean stock market, investment titles such as PS4’s Meta-Cognition Investing Method and Trend Following with Large-Caps also climb...

VOL.89 / 2025.12

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