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Publishing Policy Newsletter of Korean Publishers 2022.05.02 A Pleasant Book Letter in My Mailbox, Publishers’ NewsletterPublishers’ Newsletter - Newsletters popular for their high-quality content about books, which has gone beyond the purpose of promoting sales. ? Introduction of new titles ? Knowledge and information ? Editors’ stories ? Creation of a book community ? Two-way communication If you are a reader, don’t miss out on fresh news about books!We introduce you to the newsletter of Korean publishers! #Minumsa #Hanpyeon - A letter of humanities in everyday life shorter than books#Munhakdongne #WeLovePoems - Two poems a week for poem lovers#UU_press #BoreumUU - The behind-the-scenes of those working in the world of books ...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons

Publishing Industry Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons Why is Dasan Books starting an entertainment business? 2022.04.04 With the global mega-hit of “Squid Game” on Netflix in 2021, the world began to take a greater interest in Korean content. Other webtoon-based dramas, including “Hellbound” and “We Are All Dead,” are seeing good records as well, and Korean webtoon platforms such as Piccoma, Line Manga, and Tapas are rapidly growing in the global market. Now webtoons are rising as the next driver of Korean content, or K-content, which has been represented by K-pop.Korean book publishers are also greatly interested in webtoons and webnovels. General publishers such as Woongjin Thinkbig, Dasan Books, and Wisdom House have shown a clear movement in this regard. It also seems that those that have not yet started a relevant business are paying heed to the webnovel and webtoon business, the newly emerging field in the content industry. ...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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KPIPA Organizes “Korea Rights Centre” at the 2025 London Book Fair

Info KPIPA Organizes “Korea Rights Centre”at the 2025 London Book Fair 2025.02.17 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) is running the project “Participation in Overseas Book Fairs in 2025” to promote the export of Korean publishing content and support the capacity building of Korean authors and publishers.This March, The Korean Rights Centre will be organized at the London Book Fair, the biggest international book fair of its kind in the English-speaking world. The Centre, organized to support Korean books’ advancement into English-speaking markets, will assist Korean publishing companies’ with export consultations and promotional activities. Korea Rights Centre at the 2025 London Book FairObjective: Boost export of Korean publishing content and support capacity building of Korean authors and publishersSchedule: March 11 (Tue.) - March 13 (Thurs.), 2025 (3 days)Venue: ...

VOL.79 / 2025.02

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2025.02.17 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ...

VOL.79 / 2025.02

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2022 Overseas Publication Grants

Publishing Policy 2022 Overseas Publication Grants 2022.03.07 01. Overview of grants ▶ Qualification Overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights - Books that have been published or are to be published in local markets, beginning November 1st, 2021 to October 31th, 2022 - Such books must be published in the time period and be submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (“KPIPA”) by November 7th, 2022 (Monday). ▶ Scope of selection Around 40 books will be selected, and grants will be provided in amounts varying by region - Europe and North America: USD3,000 - China and Japan: USD2,500 - Other countries: USD2,000 ▶ Grant-winning work of the 〈Ov...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

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Collaboration of Reading Class at School and the Publishing Industry

Publishing Industry Collaboration of Reading Class at Schooland the Publishing Industry The Impact of the "Reading One Book in a Semester" Program 2022.02.14 Before discussing Korean schools' reading education, “Reading One Book in a Semester” should come first. The program “Reading a Book in a Semester” is an educational method in the National Curriculum Revised in 2015. It is about reading a book a semester during Korean classes. This methodology was first applied to 3rd and 4th graders of elementary school and first-year students in middle and high school in 2018. From 2020, it was expanded to students from grades 3 to 12.Generally, “Reading One Book in a Semester” is conducted in around 12 to 17 classes per semester for Korean courses. Time for reading and relevant activities are included during the regular curriculum. Reading the same book in a group of 4 or 5 is the most common activity. Reading books in different ways comes next. Sometimes the ...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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#Family

#K-Book #Family KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.01.06 My Beautiful Grandma 1. Publication Details Title | My Beautiful GrandmaAuthor | Sim Yun KyungPublisher | SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD.Publication Date | 2022-08-19ISBN | 9791160949643No. of pages | 224Dimensions | 121 * 188 2. Book Intro The writer, Shim Yun Kyung, who has been beloved by many readers for her work, ‘My Beautiful Garden’, and ‘Seol-Yi’, has finally published her first essay. She said that the model of good adults in her novels are all ‘grandmas’. This book is filled with what the main character, Grandma, realized while raising her children and how she loved them. Her wise parenting approach filled the small soul with quiet love, which the small soul couldn’t even notice. This would be a good guide for most parents these days, who f...

VOL.78 / 2025.01

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2025.01.06 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.78 / 2025.01

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Korean Publishing Industry's Crisis and Its Future

Publishing Industry Korean Publishing Industry's Crisis and Its Future 2022.01.03 The Korean publishing industry seems to be facing one of its biggest crises as the new year 2022 approaches. Last year, Korea's 2nd largest book wholesale distributor, Interpark Songin, proceeded with insolvency, and the 3rd largest bookstore Bandi & Luni's (Seoul Book Center), is to be under corporate rehabilitation. Seoul Book Center was expected to go through the procedure considering its unhealthy financial status. Nevertheless, the expectation being realized brought chaos to many partnered publishing companies. From a macro view, how should we interpret the situation faced by the publishing industry? Before we think about the current situation, let's see how big players Interpark Songin and Seoul Book Center came to crumble. Interpark Songin and Bandi & Luni's news stirred many publishing companies. June 2020, Korea's 2nd largest book whole...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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#Imagination

#K-Book #Imagination KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.12.02 Waiting for Mom 1. Publication Details Title | Waiting for MomAuthor | Lee Taejoon; Kim DongsungPublisher | BORIM PRESSPublication Date | 2013-10-30ISBN | 9788943309725No. of pages | 40Dimensions | 220 * 240 2. Book Intro A very young boy is waiting for his mom at the tram stop. Each time a tram approaches, he asks “is my mom coming?” His nose is red due to the cold weather, but he keeps waiting for his mom. The famous Korean novelist Lee Taejoon, who is known for his simple and crystal-clear writing style, wrote this short story, and Kim Dong Sung illustrated it to make this picture book. The book delivers the heartwarming and heartbreaking affection of the boy for his mom. The intersecting background images of the 1930s’ Korean landscapes and the boy waiting for a tram add special charm to t...

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