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Marketing in Korean Bookstores: Recovered Editions & Book-funding

Publishing Industry   Marketing in Korean Bookstores:Recovered Editions & Book-funding Faster and unlike anyone else   2023.12.04         “Faster and unlike anyone else” - this is a phrase from a popular Korean song. No item is exempt from this rule, but it is a hot topic in the Korean publishing and distribution market. Because of the fixed book price system, price competition among retailers is impossible in Korea. Shipping competition, which was fierce in the early days of online bookstores, has also faded. This is because there is not much difference in the delivery speed between bookstores. Competition for merchandise is still fierce but less so than before for various reasons, including readers’ fatigue with merchandise and rising production costs. So, how can bookstores promote their books “faster and unlike anyone else”...
  • VOL.65 / 2023.12
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Agency list

Agency List   Agency list   2025.10.02   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.87 / 2025.10
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A Nation of Youth

New Books   A Nation of Youth Talking about our present and the future in the face of a super-aged society   2025.09.04                       Half the population is elderly, the birth rate is plummeting, AI is competing with humans; and the near future is riddled with hate and discrimination. And yet, there exists a shadowed utopia - Sycamore Island, where the world’s super-rich seniors gather. Though built for the elderly, it is also a dream destination for the young. It is because working for wealthy seniors means a life of leisure. Nara, a 29-year-old aspiring actor, who hopes to make her dream come true on the island, is one of them.   “To reach old age with wealth intact?that is what society calls respectable. Whether or not it deserves respect, most admired elders have met that condition.” - from the book   By chance, Nara becomes a counselor at a senior welfare facility?and g...
  • VOL.86 / 2025.09
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The End of Summer, or the Beginning of Change

Best Sellers   The End of Summer, or the Beginning of Change Bestseller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstoresin Korea for the 2nd week of August, 2025   2025.09.04   By mid-August, students’ summer vacations come to an end, and the holiday season for adults begins to wind down. People feel “a sense of reward for having endured the summer heat,” while looking forward to the cool weather of autumn. Yet with climate change and the recurring notion that “this year may be the coolest summer we will have,” the end of summer brings not only relief but also unease. The August bestsellers reflect this ambivalence, featuring both titles that hold steady in the rankings and others that signal the start of change.On the overall bestseller list, Sung Hae-Na’s Honmono continues to firmly hold the No. 1 spot. At the same time, the debut novel Grapefruit Apricot Club by Han Roro?a Korean singer-songwriter who debuted in 2022?draws attention. The novel, which explor...
  • VOL.86 / 2025.09
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Korean Libraries’ Various Book-reading Activities and Cooperation Efforts with the Publishing Industry

Publishing Industry   Korean Libraries’ Various Book-reading Activitiesand Cooperation Efforts with the Publishing Industry   2023.11.06         Libraries are public service organizations that are easily accessible to anyone in their daily lives when it comes to reading activities. The Korean Library Act also defines a library as a place that contributes to the promotion of reading culture based on library materials. After the Korean government designated 1993 as the “Year of Books,” the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and publishing organizations carried out vigorous campaigns to promote reading among the public. They pushed for the enactment of the “Reading Promotion Act (tentative title)” as a basis for more systematic and continuous promotion. In the process, as discussions progressed with the library community, the Li...
  • VOL.64 / 2023.11
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2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Picture Books

Publishing Policy   2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Picture Books   2023.11.06                                 2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Picture Books.Let’s see which books have been loved by children, and which books have caught the world’s attention!   2020 1 Magic Candies 2 The Bath Fairy 2 Carrot Kindergarten 4 Moon Sherbet 5 The Strange Mom 6 Cloud Bread ...
  • VOL.64 / 2023.11
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Bookshelves are Going into TVs!

Publishing Industry   Bookshelves are Going into TVs! The collaboration of picture book content andIPTV companies seen through the case of the “Digital Book Service”   2023.10.04         The background and purpose of expanding publishing content into IPTV content   The logo of U+ Kids Service serviced by LG U+     In 2017, LG U+, the company I’m working for, launched a service for children for the first time called “U+ Kids Service.” The biggest challenge we faced while preparing the service was the difference between what children want to watch and what parents want to show them. In fact, when I interviewed customers, I often heard, “When we started raising children, we got rid of the TV at home and put a bookcase in the living room in place of the T...
  • VOL.63 / 2023.10
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#Economy

#K-Book   #Economy KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.09.04   The Hidden Economics of Convenience Stores 1. Publication Details   Title | The Hidden Economics of Convenience StoresAuthor | Goyangi Dabang (Cat Caf?); Jeong YeonsookPublisher | Bear Books Inc.Publication Date | 2023-06-30ISBN | 9791158364113No. of pages | 120Dimensions | 165*220   2. Book Intro   The Hidden Economics of Convenience Stores is an educational book designed to be easy and engaging and aims to introduce young readers to the economic concepts hidden within the familiar setting of a convenience store.The story revolves around Baeknyangi, a white cat with a profound love of convenience stores. Whether it’s just to gaze at the salmon roll cake that he longs to buy or to complete a school assignment, Baeknyangi has made it a habit to stop by the convenience store every day. His frequent visits l...
  • VOL.86 / 2025.09
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2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York

Info   2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York K-Books Go Global   2025.09.04                 Korean publishing goes worldwide! Another Bold Leap Forward. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) supports copyright and IP exports of K-Books at overseas B2B book fairs, discovering new markets and boosting global competitiveness. This time, it will be held in New York, the heart of publishing in the world! The Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming to New York to present the unique appeal of Korean books.   Period: Sept. 4 (Thu.) - 5 (Fri.), 2025Venue: NYC Seminar & Conference Center   Fifteen Korean publishers will participate in the fair, meeting with around 50 U.S. companies, including publishers, agencies, and IP firms, and showcasing more than 100 Korean books.   Major programs① 1:1exportconsultations: Personalized meetings...
  • VOL.86 / 2025.09
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Agency list

Agency List   Agency list   2025.09.04   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 : +82-2-707-21...
  • VOL.86 / 2025.09
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