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South Korea’s Library Status

South Korea’s Library Status   2018.07.31   Libraries form the base of the public’s reading activity. They also play a role in the publication market as they buy various reading materials to provide to the public. According to the 2017 South Korean Library Almanac by the culture ministry and the Korean Library Association, there were three national libraries in South Korea as of end-2016, 1,010 public libraries(92 children’s libraries), 5,914 small libraries, 48 libraries for the disabled, 53 libraries in correctional facilities, 1,877 adjunct libraries(check), 461 university libraries(221 in four-year institutions), 11,625 libraries in elementary, middle and high schools(6,132 in elementary schools, 3,152 in middle schools and 2,341 in high schools) and 602 specialized libraries. In total there were 21,593 libraries nationwide.   If you look at just the numbers they may seem large, but there is a Korean aspect that needs to be considered. Aside South Korea’s basic l...
  • VOL.11 / 2018.07
[NEWS / BEST SELLER]

South Korea's June Bestsellers

South Korea's June Bestsellers Aggregate Data for June   2018.07.31   Pooh Bear, Happiness Happens Every Day (RH Korea), which has sparked a surge in popularity for famous character-led essay collections hopped back into first place on the bestseller list in June. North Korean defector Thae Yong-ho’s Cryptography From the Third-Floor Secretariat (Guiparang), snapped up by senior readers thanks to volatile inter-Korean issues, slipped to third place. Every Moment Was You (Wisdom House) stepped up to second place. Written by Ha Tae-wan, who was propelled to fame by his social media accounts, the book saw demand after a character in a popular television drama was featured reading the book.     In this age of social media, so much data is produced and shared at a breakneck pace, but the influence of television is still prominent. Books that see a sudden jump in popularity usually do so after readers receive information on the book from televisi...
  • VOL.11 / 2018.07
[INFORMATION / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2020.05.04   The Ghost Puppy's Adventures 1. Publication Details Imprint | GAEAMNAMUTitle | The Ghost Puppy's AdventuresAuthor | Park JeonganIllustrator | Lee MinhaeGenre | Children's storyFormat | 175×235Binding | PaperbackPages | 104pagesISBN | 9788968305412   2. Contact Name | Jo WonsonEmail | jws@gaeamnamu.co.krURL | http://blog.naver.com/gaeamnamu   3. Marketing Information Keyword | Family love; ghost; companion animal; sacrificial ceremonyTarget Readership | Children aged 9 to 12   4. About the Author and Illustrator Author - Park JeonganPark Jeongan started writing children's stories while studying children's literature in graduate school, and made her literary debut by wining the Noonnoppi Children's Literature Award. Park aims to write ...
  • VOL.22 / 2020.05
[TOPIC / KOREAN PUBLISHER]

"NexusBOOKS"

"NexusBOOKS" Books for the next generation, Next To UsSouth Korean publisher Nexus' travel book brand   2017.12.01   People fantasize about travel all the time. Placing those fantasies into one book can help create a guide for some, while for others; it can be equal to leaving a mark to remind them of where they had gone. Nexus' travel-specific brand NexusBOOKS is becoming a milestone, a landmark for those people. The strength of NexusBOOKS, which has set out to create books for the next generation, stems from this. The publisher moves quickly to match changing trends in travel, and not only do their writers convey information accurately, they also deliver all the emotions a trip elsewhere can prompt -- all in their travel books. The following is a Q&A with Geun-hee Kwon of NexusBOOKS, which strives to show what it means to be a true creator of travel books.     KPIPA Please introduce Nexus for our readers abroad.   Kwon H...
  • VOL.7 / 2017.12
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2020.03.02   Priest 1. Publication Details Imprint | Daewon C.I. Inc.Title | Priest Author| Hyeong Min-wuGenre | Special Genre LiteratureFormat | 148×210Binding | PaperbackPages | 360pagesISBN | 9788925276991; 9788925277004; 9788952864871; 9788925279831; 9788925279848   2. Contact Name | Lee HanbyeolPhone | +82-2071-2160Email | hblee@dwci.co.krURL | http://www.dwci.co.kr   3. Marketing Information Keyword | Comic Book; Special Genre Literature: SF; Fantasy: ActionTarget Readership | Adult   4. About the Author Hyeong Min-wu made his debut as a comic writer with “Chronicle of Mr. Chi’s Post” in 1993 and since then, he has been in the forefront of introducing Korean comic books abroad with his distinctive style of storytelling and illustrati...
  • VOL.20 / 2020.03
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Maumsanchaek

Maumsanchaek Hopes to be remembered as a publisher with who you can talk through books   2020.07.13   There is a publisher who looks into the minds of readers and takes a walk together inside them. It is Maumsanchaek, who has been strolling inside readers’ minds for the past 20 years. Maumsanchaek is a publisher that produces books that readers can easily read anywhere they like and discovers the literary works of female writers who have been facing limitations due to the glass ceiling. Let’s take a look into the interview with publisher Maumsanchaek who wishes to respect not only the values of writers but also those of readers, hoping to prosper together.   Logo of Maumsanchaek   Could you please introduce us to Maumsanchaek?   Maumsanchaek is a publisher specialized in literature, art, and liberal arts books. While pursuing to produce literary books with an eye-catching concept, art books where letters and images make a perfect harmony, and liberal arts bo...
  • VOL.24 / 2020.07
[TOPIC / KOREAN PUBLISHER]

UU Press

UU Press One-man publisher, helping inner development   2017.11.01   Of South Korea's publishers, 76.1 percent are one-person businesses. And among these, there has been one that has stood out in particular -- UU Press, established in 2012. UU Press, which has a joyful ring to its name, has gained popularity among South Korean readers gradually and is now firmly positioned within the sector thanks to its unique style. It may be an unfamiliar name to offshore readers, but it is a publisher attracting interest from readers in South Korea who love to read.How was UU Press made? Its founder and CEO Seong-woong Cho's answer to that question was simpler and clearer than expected. “In order to do what I like and can do well for a long period of time,” he says. The following interview with Cho was held at the Peanuts Bookstore, a small bookshop in Paju, South Korea.     KPIPA It's an honor for us to speak with UU Press, currently called the leader of South Korea's one-pe...
  • VOL.6 / 2017.11
[TOPIC / KOREAN PUBLISHER]

Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company

Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company Flowing through the village like a slow, clear stream Creating books that know me, that know the world   2017.11.01   It has been nearly 18 years since two sisters started operating an independent publishing company together in a corner of an animal hospital. Seeking the nature of things that are not always visible, rather than things tangible and in this process, creating books that know 'me' and the world is what Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company tries to pursue. We are in the age of competition amongst independent publishers. The following is a Q&A with Risu·Reading Cat Publishing Company, operated with unique individuality.       KPIPA We'd like to ask you to introduce your company to our readers in South Korea and abroad.   CEO Hyun-jung Kim (Kim from below) Risu Publishing Company is a business run by a family and even the name comes from my firstborn child. 'Risu' means 'the village's water'. From a long...
  • VOL.6 / 2017.11
[INFORMATION / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2020.02.03   The Strange but Extraordinary Cat Detective Vol. 2 1. Publication Details Imprint | Gana Publishing Co., Ltd.Title | The Strange but Extraordinary Cat Detective Vol. 2Subtitle| Where did mom disappear to?Author | Ko HeejungIllustrator | matssssalGenre | Children’s bookFormat | 175×235Binding | Hard coverPages | 128pagesISBN | 9788957362495   2. Contact Name | Lee JungsoonPhone | +82-70-4398-2221Email | 94sooni@gmail.comURL | http://www.ganapub.com   3. Marketing Information Keyword | Cat detective; mystery story for kids; realistic fiction for kids; mom; family; great detectiveTarget Readership | Ages 9–12   4. About the Author and Illustrator Author - Ko HeejungWith deep interest in things happening around the world, Author Ko Heejung enjoys writing stories which are m...
  • VOL.19 / 2020.02
[NEWS / BEST SELLER]

South Korea's January Bestsellers

South Korea's January Bestsellers Aggregate data as of the first week of December   2018.01   Self-development book The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck reigns for fourth straight week     U.S. influencer Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck stayed atop YES24's bestseller list(as of the first week of December) for a fourth consecutive week thanks to its overwhelming popularity. The book has offered a fresh paradigm that has trumped conventional self-help books known for stressing unlimited positivity, resulting in it catapulting in popularity around the world.   Novels see fiery demand on new releases from non-Korean authors   With year-end holidays upon readers, novels have found much demand as the gift-giving season has coincided with new releases from bestselling authors from both inside and outside South Korea. Acclaimed Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino's latest, Cheers to Your Eyes, found itself in sixth...
  • VOL.8 / 2018.01
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