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K-BOOK Import Case in Germany

Export Case   K-BOOK Import Case in Germany The start of a new story   2022.04.04   In 2017, when a colleague at our publishing house came across the title The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down (Suo Books) by Haemin Sunim and suggested we buy the German rights, no one thought that this would be the beginning of a new era. Of course, we assumed that the book would sell well ? why else would we want to publish it? Nevertheless, we were surprised how quickly the first edition sold out. In the meantime, over 40,000 copies have crossed the counter and the 7th edition has just been printed. One reason for the great success in Germany was certainly Haemin Sunim's reading tour, which we organised in 2018, as well as his activity on social media, where he has millions of followers. Another is that Korean culture has become increasingly visible in Europe in recent years and interest in Korean literature has also grown in this country.   ...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Gangseo Miracle Library, Busan

Book Trip   [Beautiful Library in Korea ③] Gangseo Miracle Library, Busan A Memoir of Happy Days When Books, Nature, and People Harmonized   2022.04.04   The biggest port city of Korea, Busan, which embraces the blue sea, is known to be the best vacation spot for people. Busan is filled with attractions like wide-open sea, time-engraved historical sites, and impressive places you can discover like you find hidden objects from a picture. Those places give you a sense of relief from daily lives and room to rest and recharge. To pick the best way to enjoy peace during a vacation is to read books as if there is nothing one has to do. Is that why Busan has many public libraries and boasts a high usage rate? Out of numerous libraries, Gangseo Miracle Library, which was built as part of the Miracle Library project (Children's library construction project that has been promoted in various regions across the country), recorded the highest utilization rate am...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
[TREND / TOPIC]

The Comeback of Best-selling Books is Thanks to Youtube

Topic   The Comeback of Best-selling Books is Thanks to Youtube   2022.03.07   “Try this.”It’s not some random street vendor tempting tourists to try Dalgona using Squid Game’s popularity. Winter Bookstore, one of the most popular BookTubers (Book + Youtuber) with 230K subscribers, posted a video introducing a book. Her influence is truly colossal.The book she introduced was Why Fish Don’t Exist, a non-fiction book written by US science journalist Lulu Miller. Let’s go back to the starting point to see how it became popular. The book was published on December 17, 2021, and it did not gain much popularity in Korea at first. Lulu Miller was a new science journalist and a writer just introduced to Korean readers. Though the book contains excellent writing and exciting stories, the one-person publisher, Gom Books, did not have the marketing power to make the book popular. Why Fish Don’t Exist was reviewed in major newspapers several times, but the public did n...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan

Export Case   Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan Publishing status of translated Korean literature   2022.03.07   Hayakawa Publishing has been translating and publishing original novels of Korean dramas that succeeded in Japan since the mid-2000s. For example, we published Physician Janggeum (Greenboat Magics) by Kim Sang-Hyeon in 2004 and Seodongyo (Knowledge Smith) by Jung Jae-In and Kim Young-Hyun in 2006. We have been selling novels of successful Korean history and romance dramas in Japan to Japanese K-drama fans.Then, the mega-hit of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 (Minumsa Publishing) by Cho Nam-Joo in 2018, and Almonds (Changbi Publishers) of Sohn Won-Pyung in 2019 worked as a game-changer in the overseas literature market in Japan, transforming and expanding it. These two books were also massively popular in Korea and highly appraised, with fun storylines. So, the reason behind their popularity in Japan can be largely put to two a...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Bak Cham-Sae

Korean Authors   Writer Bak Cham-Sae A multi-player who expands the reach of literature   2025.02.17   As society rapidly changes and seeks novelty, the scope of what a single medium can cover and expand is becoming increasingly complex. Literature, too, is breaking down existing boundaries, evolving anew, and permeating our lives in an expanded form. Bak Cham-Sae, a writer who has been prolific in the midst of these changes, works with ChatGPT to create original works that go beyond existing literary conventions, introduce new forms of poetry, and create various contents that interpret the theme of literature in different ways. Describing herself as a “writing laborer,” Bak Cham-Sae is breaking new ground in Korean literature through her various writing activities. The following is an interview with Bak Cham-Sae, who is not bound to a specific genre or format, but rather crosses the boundaries of society, culture, and technology through her writing, providing ...
  • VOL.79 / 2025.02
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Noran Sangsang Books

Korean Publishers   Noran Sangsang Books Fostering imagination and critical thinking to broaden the world children dream of   2025.01.06   Books are a valuable guide in everyone’s life. For children, they are especially important as they are a magical tool that allows them to expand their thoughts and imagination. Noran Sangsang Books, which aims to empower children to think by fostering their imagination, has been making quality picture books that help them learn about social relationships and open their eyes to the world. Though small in size, Noran Sangsang Books aspires to be big in its dreams, and is expanding an environment where children can grow up happily and healthily through the good influence of books. Following is an interview with Noran Sangsang Books, which publishes books that support children’s growth, books that children can enjoy, and picture books that are both beautiful and artistic.   ...
  • VOL.78 / 2025.01
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Yoon Jung-Mi

Korean Authors   Writer Yoon Jung-Mi Hoping that the seeds of diligent creation will bear fruit in the form of great works   2024.12.02   Children are like sponges - they have an amazing ability to absorb many different things. That’s why picture books are their best friends, as they expose them to new worlds and diverse experiences. Through them, children can develop a deeper and broader mind. Here, we meet writer-illustrator Yoon Jung-Mi, who makes picture books for children that break down prejudices and embrace diversity. She writes and illustrates picture books that tell heartwarming and sparkly stories, and always attempts to do something new through her work. Following is an interview with writer-illustrator Yoon, who continues to capture various approaches to finding happiness that everyone can relate to in her fresh stories.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Pleas...
  • VOL.77 / 2024.12
[INFORMATION / INFO]

Seoul International Book Fair 2022

Info   Seoul International Book Fair 2022 “One Small Step”   2022.05.02               Seoul International Book Fair 2022(SIBF)With the topic of "One Small Step", we would like to look at the path we should take with authors who have made art, putting wisdom in books.   Period: June 1, 2022 (Wed.) - June 5, 2022 (Sun.)Venue: Hall A, COEX, Gangnam-gu, SeoulHost: Korean Publishers Association (KPA)Organizer: Seoul International Book FairSponsors: Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST), Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), and Korean Publishing Foundation (KPF)   Scheduled Programs   Program Major content Main programs on the topic Book exhibitions, lectures, and seminars BBDK Awards ceremony for “Best Book Design ...
  • VOL.46 / 2022.05
[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Queen of Words

New Books   Queen of Words   2022.04.04                       A magical moment presented by the light of words, Queen of Words After learning words in class, I fell asleep among the many words I had learned. And, I discovered their secret.Some words shed light. The word “puzzling” is a light to brighten the path to the ocean. The word “tranquility” is a light to live in the shadow. And the word “moonlight” is a light for us to live together.Once we embrace the words in our hearts with a bright and warm mind, they begin to shine. Their light has a mysterious power, and I believe in it.Imagining the beautiful light that will shine upon the world, I am the queen of words! The different light of words brightens the heart of a small, lonely child.Though the reality might be challenging and lonely, the little girl begins to draw the light of hope with her imagination.A beautiful and special bo...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Park Hyun-Min

Korean Authors   Writer Park Hyun-Min Picture books that help children grow with their “materiality”   2024.11.04   A firm belief in “picture books that make the world a better place” has been the foundation for the pursuit of diversity in his works. Picture book writer-illustrator Park Hyun-Min makes picture books by embracing different perspectives and building his own artistic world with a fresh approach. With his focus on the materiality of books, Park gives room to readers through the white spaces, and expands the diversity of picture books. He says he wants children to develop good feelings about picture books as they read them. That’s why Park’s picture books sparkle and shine, as he spreads the positive impact of picture books.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers along with a brief introduction of yourself.   Hello, everyone. I’m Park Hyun-Min. It...
  • VOL.76 / 2024.11
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