K-Book Trends -

Search word : "Labor", Search result : 252

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Korean Publishers Storyseller A storyteller who delivers unique experiences to the public 2025.10.02 Just as words have power, a name that is spoken often should not only convey identity and vision but also carry a positive meaning. What if we employed homonyms, words with multiple meanings? Such a name, open to diverse interpretations depending on context and intent, also carries a sense of wit and delight. Storyseller (이야기장수; Iyagijangsu), founded by Lee Yeon-Sil, one of Korea’s most celebrated editors, fills its books with stories as diverse and engaging as the word jangsu (장수), a term that itself carries multiple meanings, including “seller.” More than just selling stories, Storyseller seeks to reach readers everywhere, sharing life stories that are ordinary yet one of a kind. Logo of Storyseller It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you ...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Seo Hyun

Korean Authors Writer Seo Hyun There is always laughter in imagination 2025.10.02 Technology develops, and the world advances for a more comfortable life, but we are living so busily that we barely have time to look up at the sky. Just as we have grown distant from books that are read slowly and savored, we have grown closer to videos that we flip through quickly. So, what about picture books? Picture books may be quicker to read than texts, but they keep us on the page longer than videos, offering a leisurely kind of reading that helps us look at the world more warmly. And, this is not just limited to children. Picture books introduce children to a rich new world and help adults regain the leisure and laughter they have lost. And, there is a tender-spirited author who touches our hearts with such picture books - Seo Hyun. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers wit...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.08.01 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.49 / 2022.08

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Uijeongbu Music Library

Book Trip [Korean Libraries with Themes ②] Uijeongbu Music Library Harmony of Black Music Created by the Collaboration of Music, Books, and Space 2022.07.04 One of the positive changes brought by the stronger influence of local governments is that the unique cultures of each region are becoming more independent. Small cities have been making good progress in this regard. For example, Uijeongbu, well-known as a city where US troops are stationed, has spread relevant cultures. Among all, Uijeongbu has become a leading region, a mecca for so-called black music, such as jazz, R&B, and blues that the US soldiers enjoyed. Using this characteristic, Uijeongbu City opened a music library in June 2021. While it is unique that the library is themed under “music,” the thing that it is based on black music makes the library more unique, as similar libraries would mainly cover classical music. Let’s take a walk through Uijeongbu Music Library, where...

VOL.48 / 2022.07

[TREND / TOPIC]

On the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Day, How Did the Korean Publishing Industry Spend the Day?

Topic On the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Day,How Did the Korean Publishing Industry Spend the Day? 2022.06.07 Many say, “The greater discovery than finding a new continent or inventing electricity is coining the concept, children.” Before the concept was recognized, children were merely toys for their parents or tools to use as a means. The discovery of the concept of children is the biggest for Chosun as it did not know the existence of young people. - Bang Jeong-Hwan, A historical study of the Joseon juvenile movement, The Chosun Ilbo, 1929/1/4. The year 2022 is the 100th anniversary of Children’s Day in Korea. The Children’s Day Declaration, announced by Bang Jeong-Hwan in 1922, is recognized as the world’s first children’s human rights declaration announced even before the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child (the Geneva Declaration) in 1924, which was adopted by the League of Nation...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

The Factory of Contemporary Arts in Palbok, Poplar Tree Picture Book Library

Book Trip [Korean Libraries with Themes ①] The Factory of Contemporary Arts in Palbok,Poplar Tree Picture Book Library Children’s Dream Factory Growing with Picture Books under Fully Blossomed Poplar Trees 2022.06.07 It is no exaggeration to say that Jeonju, the city represented by its old-fashioned Hanok village, is the center of Korean culture. The city embraces diverse cultures and is even called the city of Yehyang (芸?: a town full of artists). Moreover, as the center of K-content, the city boasts its relish as a place to experience and enjoy the diverse Korean cultures and values. Also, Jeonju has unique libraries under different themes all over the city, stimulating the urge to fill one’s needs for intelligent and cultural experiences. Recently, through urban regeneration projects, old and archaic places are enlivened as creative areas for people to visit as the city widens its horizon as an artistic city. One of the representative...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.07.04 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.48 / 2022.07

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Brain Engineer Jeong Jae-Seung Seeks Innovative Disciplinary Convergence

Special Project [Korean Scholars ⑤] Brain Engineer Jeong Jae-Seung Seeks Innovative Disciplinary Convergence The rise of an ingenious scientist, who contributed to promoting a science-friendly environment through constant interaction with the public 2022.05.02 A world increasingly driven by Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has arrived much earlier than expected. A.I., something usually depicted in science fiction movies and novels, has begun to take shape in many parts of our lives. In step with the trend, more researchers are studying the human brain and approaches to mutual prosperity with A.I. Amid such shift is a man facilitating the transition. He is Jeong Jae-Seung, a brain engineer, who has been explaining scientific concepts in a plain, but intriguing way to the public through many TV shows and books, helping people overcome their fear of science and build a wealth of knowledge. The ingenious engineer applies his large store of knowledge to various a...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Dollagoot Dream Department Store in the Taiwanese Publishing Market

Export Case Dollagoot Dream Department Store in theTaiwanese Publishing Market 2022.05.02 Taiwanese cover of Dollagoot Dream Department Store The motive for publishing a Korean book Solo Press (寂寞出版社行), which published Dollagoot Dream Department Store (Sam & Parkers) in Taiwan, was established in 2008. We have been introducing fresh and new works covering unique subjects from around the world in the vast ocean of literature for Taiwanese readers. Also, we have published global bestsellers such as The Millennium Series, The Girl on the Train, and S.. This was not the first time that the Eurasian Press Publishing Group, a mother company of Solo Press, introduced Korean fiction to Taiwanese readers. Before Dollagoot Dream Department Store, it has translated and published Please Look After Mom (Changbi) by Shin Kyung-Sook in Taiwan as well.When we first came across...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Finger Publishing

Korean Publishers Finger Publishing Picture books that serve as a springboard for all 2025.05.07 As children grow up reading picture books, they learn to explore the world, share emotions, and communicate. The same goes for adults, which is why picture books are shared across generations. Finger Publishing, a picture book publishing house based in Chuncheon, has been publishing series of picture books that convey the power of empathy by knocking on readers’ hearts. Each series covers a variety of topics and plants the seeds of thought, allowing readers to experience a wider world and nurture their minds through books. Especially in May, the month of Children’s Day in Korea, there is no better time to discover Finger Publishing’s books that expand children’s dreams through picture books. Following is an interview with Cho Mi-Ja, CEO of Finger Publishing, where she shares more about the company. The logo of Finger Publishing ...

VOL.82 / 2025.05

VOL.92/2026.03

SEARCH RESULT