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K-Thriller The True Suspense of Genre Literature in Korea 2021.04.05 The warm, cozy wind tickles our noses. It’s spring, a good season to read books. Enjoying the warmth of the sun, how about grabbing a genre novel you like, such as Sci-Fi, fantasy, romance, or martial arts, and go out to read? Particularly recommended are genre literature thrillers, mystery, and crime stories that give just the right tension and vitality to your mind and body on such drowsy days. They not only open your eyes wide but with twists entangling each other, the enthralling, cool books will lead you deeper into the world of books. In this chapter, we would like to introduce to you some of the thriller, mystery, and crime fiction that represent Korea. Korea’s genre literature can make readers sympathize and become immersed into a story through the delicate description of emotions. Feel the chill down your spine: Full-length horror & thriller novels T...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

K-Clothes Culture

K-Clothes Culture Beautiful Traditional Attire, Hanbok, Embodies the Spirit and Soul of the Korean People 2021.02.08 The world is taking a greater interest in “Hanbok,” the traditional attire of Korea, along with Korean content going viral across the world. Top K-pop groups BTS, Black Pink, and ITZY have uploaded music videos and choreography videos on YouTube wearing traditional and reinterpreted Hanbok, which focused their global fans’ attention on the attire. Also, the promotional video “Feel the Rhythm of Korea: SEOUL” made by the Korea Tourism Organization featured a mixture of Western and Eastern touches while fully reflecting the unique joy and traditions of Korea. While receiving comments that the attempt was so “hip,” the Dokebbi (goblin) costume people wore in the video naturally drew people’s attention. The reaction of foreigners who saw Korea’s traditional outfits through OTT programs is strong as well. For example, Korea’s traditional...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Moksu Publishing Company

Korean Publishers Moksu Publishing Company Knowledge that Saves the World, Just Like Trees and Water 2022.08.01 Carpenters use wood to create furniture, tools, and other daily necessities. Likewise, Moksu Publishing Company (Moksu has two different meanings in Chinese characters: 木水 (moksu, trees and water in Korean); 木手 (moksu, a carpenter in Korean)) or Moksu Chaekbang (literally “a bookstore of trees and water” in Korean), which marks its 9th anniversary this year, has been publishing books necessary for everyday lives, as its name implies. Driven by the commitment and passion toward ecology and the environment, the company has been actively bringing out books in those fields. At a time that requires even more attention to the environment, the publisher strives to convey to readers that all living things are symbiotic and connected. We had a chance to interview Jeon Eun-Jeong, CEO of Moksu Publishing Company, who explores ways to help people take a...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Park Sang-Young

Korean Authors Writer Park Sang-Young A Joyful Solidarity Built Between the Writer and their Readers Through Novels 2022.07.04 Pursuing joy in life is one of the privileges given to human beings. Of the many strengths of fiction, readers particularly love finding joy inside the stories. People enjoy reading fiction that is fun and easily readable. One of the writers talented in maximizing such characteristics of fiction is Park Sang-Young, who creates the common ground of “writing joy” and “reading joy” between him and his readers through his stories. Park has been creating a synergy effect, encouraging readers to share the joy and feel solidarity with him. Let’s dive into the delightful moment with writer Park Sang-Young, who exerted his unique joyful energy throughout the interview. Please say hello to our subscribers. Hello, I’m novelist Park Sang-Young. I’ve written fiction such as Love In th...

VOL.48 / 2022.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Woongjin ThinkBig

Korean Publishers Woongjin ThinkBig Publishing Spectrum Expanding with High-Quality Content 2022.05.02 In every social aspect, we talk about role theory. Faithfully fulfilling a role appropriate for each position positively impacts society as a whole or the entire field, and will inevitably be exerted as a power to seek opportunities to grow together. Woongjin ThinkBig's Book Business Headquarters, which plays a leading role as a genuine general publishing house, has published books of various kinds throughout a long history. Furthermore, in the rapidly changing publishing market, new businesses that can chart a plan for the future are expanding. Following is an interview with Woongjin ThinkBig's Book Business Headquarters, which is actively responding to the development of new markets in the publishing industry by publishing books that meet the needs of the times and expanding the scope of the publishing market. Logo of Woongji...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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#Celebrity’s Essay

#Celebrity’s Essay KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.06.07 It’s Not Over Yet 1. Publication Details Title | It’s Not Over YetAuthor | Kim YeonkoungPublisher | kayun Publication Date | 2021-03-12ISBN | 9788968970870No. of pages | 280Dimensions | 140 * 210 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kang HunEmail | 2001nov@naver.comPhone | +82-2-858-2217 3. Book Intro A world-class volleyball player whose top-level skills are acknowledged by everyone, Kim Yeon-koung has created a sensation in the Korean volleyball world with her overwhelming performance in attack and defense, which is made possible by her outstanding physical attributes. Kim has captivated people with her witty talk and girlish charm. This book talks about how Kim Yeon-koung has been able to grow into the only global star in the history ...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Picturebook Gongjackso

Korean Publishers Picturebook Gongjackso A Picture Book Envisioning a Better World 2022.01.03 Picture books, which are easy to open and read, have abundant stories inside, making us ponder their usefulness. Picture books intended for adults are recently doing as well as the ones for children because people who learn their usefulness gain power to take positive turns in life through the emotion and wisdom learned from books. For this reason, a lot of support is being given to Picturebook Gongjackso, which is committed to 'a picture book that is embracing and changing the world' while having established its position as a leading picture book publisher for 7 years. Logo of Picturebook Gongjackso Please introduce what Picturebook Gongjackso does to those in overseas publishing. Also, why was the company named so? As the logo shows, Picturebook Gongjackso is a publisher created with a wall made of a brush and pen and a roof made of an opened book...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

[EVENT / Book Grocery]

My Child is a Talker, My Nephew is an Interviewer

Book Grocery My Child is a Talker,My Nephew is an Interviewer 2026.05 A Story from a Mother Raising a Son I am a mother raising a son. Since he was about two years old, my child has been exceptionally articulate. He started speaking earlier than his peers, always had plenty to say, and above all, talked incessantly. At daycare, I constantly heard things like, "He’s so bright," and "He expresses himself so well." Naturally, I assumed, "My child and I communicate so well together.“ However, there was a day when that assumption was completely shattered. It happened when I met my nephew, who is the same age as my son. Meeting him after a long time, I noticed my nephew had grown into an elementary schooler who chatted away comfortably. But something about him was different. "Auntie, what did you do today?" ...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

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#Essay

#Essay KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.05.03 Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of Sand 1. Publication Details Title | Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of SandAuthor | Park Wan-suhPublisher | Segyesa Contents Group Corp. Ltd. Publication Date | 2020-12-07ISBN | 9788933871553No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 128* 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Kang HunEmail | plan@segyesa.co.krPhone | +82-2-6332-8083 3. Book Intro This book takes a fresh look at essays written by Park Wan-suh, an invaluable legacy left by the beloved author. She was responsible for numerous books featured in many of Korea’s must-read lists, such as Who Ate Up All the Shingah?, Mother’s Stake, The Naked Tree, and Was That Mountain Really There? No one would question her standing as a master in the world of Korean literat...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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#Mystery Thriller Crime

#Mystery Thriller Crime KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2021.04.05 The Ice Forest 1. Publication Details Title | The Ice ForestAuthor | Ha Ji-eun Publisher | Goldenbough Publication Date | 2020-03-20ISBN | 9791158886356No. of pages | 556Dimensions | 128* 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Nam Michelle; Kim Dajeong Email | michellenam@minumsa.com; dajeong@minumsa.comPhone | +82-70-4261-9547 3. Book Intro "I knew by intuition. This person, this person's music will be forever." A masterpiece that has returned, the complete edition of 『The Ice Forest』 A masterpiece of fantasy novels that grabs readers with fluent sentences and a fascinating atmosphere. It is a monumental piece written by the author Ha Ji-eun. “The Ice Forest”, a mysterious fantasy based on classical music which is a rare writing subject in Korea is H...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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