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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑧ Publication of practical books for social activities

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑧ Publication of practical books for social activities 2020.09.07 Among practical books that provide knowledge and information useful for daily life, those excluding “practical books for home” including areas such as child nurturing, cooking, healthcare, and hobbies were categorized as “practical books for social activities.” From the broader perspective, this category can include several publication genres such as economy & business administration (K-Book Trends Vol. 22), self-development (K-Book Trends Vol. 24), and others useful for carrying out social activities. This month, we would like to take a deeper look at foreign language and travel books, concentrating on the narrow spectrum of “practical books for social activities.” According to the sales statistics of Kyobo Bookstore, a representative bookstore both online and offline in Korea, foreign language books accounted for ab...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home 2020.08.03 There is a wide variety of practical books that provide tips for diverse fields necessary in our daily life. So, this part divides the section into two: practical books for making homes and living a good social life. The former type mainly includes areas important at home such as raising children, cooking, keeping fit, and hobbies, while the latter type includes language books and traveling guides that are needed in living a social life. Books that feature tips for maintaining a good social relationship and those for expanding financial property can belong to the latter part as economics and business administration books. Today, we would like to first touch upon the publication of practical books for home. The number of titles in the field of family & living is decreasing, but other fields are seeing a rising number of publica...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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#Star

#K-Book #Star KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.07.01 ON STAR-KNITTING 1. Publication Details Title | ON STAR-KNITTINGAuthor | Lee YeongdoPublisher | Minumsa PublishingPublication Date | 2020-10-22ISBN | 9791158887254No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 149 * 222 2. Book Intro A great alien civilization visits Earth from the outer space. They call themselves “Pan-galactic Cultural Exchange Committee” and match the planet Earth with another civilization called Witan. In the title piece of this short story collection On Star-knitting, Witanians seek help from Earthians: they need to find someone who can read and make constellations. Since they don’t have astrology in their culture, they start to work with an Earthian astrologist who calls himself a star-knitter. A Witanian astronaut and the Earthian star-knitter navigate the galaxies to find the right stars to ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.07.01 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.72 / 2024.07

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Integrated K-Book Platform

Integrated K-Book Platform 2020.07.13 Introduction_English Introduction_Chinese Introduction_Spanish The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea presents “Integrated K-Book Platform,” a data archive of Korean Books!Integrated K-Book Platform is now open to help exporters of K-Book copyrights! #Features- Able to search through a total of 12 categories and various hashtags- Able to search Korean authors, publishers, and agencies- Able to send inquiries to publishers and agencies Due to COVID-19, International book fairs including Bologna Children’s Book Fair are turning their eyes to online platforms.KPIPA has jumped in, too! We are planning to utilize the Integrated K-Book Platform and host business 1:1 matching programs to support the export of p...

VOL.24 / 2020.07

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2nd Week, May 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, May 2024 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.06.03 May is known as the month of family in Korea, as there are many big and small holidays, such as Children’s Day and Parent’s Day. The 2nd week of May, especially with Children’s Day, was a great time to catch up on the books people have been meaning to read. As such, the integrated list of best sellers on major online bookstores in Korea for the week was dominated by business, self-help, and humanities books.The first book on the list is No. 3, How to LIVE Your Life, about the writer’s belief that investing can bridge the gap between the rich and poor and reduce social inequality. The book is divided into 3 chapters, covering investment strategies, methods, and attitudes. Another self-help book by football coach Son Woong-Jung, the father of football player Son Heung-Min, who has been excelling at home and abroad, entered the top 10. Featuring Son...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

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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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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.06.03 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.71 / 2024.06

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2nd Week, April 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, April 2024 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.05.07 It is the 2nd week of April, when spring is in full swing, and two non-fiction titles with uplifting, heartwarming messages made the top 10 overall bestseller list. At No. 4, Don’t Need a Path of Flowers, My Life is a Flower is a book with sunshine-like sentences that embrace the latter part of life. It offers a rich emotional experience to readers by combining writings that encapsulate life’s wisdom with masterpieces that gain more love as time passes. Another book, A Circle is a Circle, Even if It’s Dented, by musician Kim Chang-Wan, who has left a profound mark on Korean pop culture, came in at No. 7. Featuring the letters he answered to listeners on his radio show as well as the opening lines he wrote himself, the book delivers lighthearted reassurance and the voice of a “real adult” from a musician that reaches across generat...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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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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