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Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021

Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021   2021.01.04       More consumers are purchasing books through their mobile phones or on the Internet in the aftermath of the pandemic   The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the entire world throughout the year and has brought about a drastic change in our daily life. Homes became the base camp for activities as people worked from home, and kids studied at home. Amidst the uncertain economic situation where nothing can be predicted, people began to be interested in grasping the opportunity to become rich. Such social change had a significant influence on the publishing industry. The number of online bookstore users and sales volume have jumped up by leaps and bounds. According to the settlement data announced by Kyobo Bookstore on June 8th for the first half of the year, purchases made both on mobile phones and on the online platform recorded 56.3% during the period surpassin...
  • VOL.30 / 2021.01
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K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL

K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL Let’s be honest. You also have that K-Webtoon or Webnovel you fell in love with, right?   2021.01.04       K-webtoons and K-webnovels have permeated into the global community. Webtoon Itaewon Class (YOUNG COM) that was made into a popular TV drama this year was exported to Japan as a remake version and movie “Beauty Water” that is based on a webtoon had a brisk start-off in Box Office, Taiwan, ranking first in the first week of its release for the first time in Korean animation history. Apart from these achievements, K-webtoons and webnovels are made into movies or TV dramas across borders, with secondary content such as goods and special exhibitions produced for their fans. In particular, many of the beloved works are officially published as paper books. Join us on the journey into the charms of K-webtoons and webnovels that make you want to see them time to time again.   K-Webtoons and webnovels are being exported across the w...
  • VOL.30 / 2021.01
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Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do

Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do An Urban Fantasia of Cartoons   2021.01.04     Located west of Gyeonggi-do Province, Bucheon is near central Seoul and borders Incheon and its beautiful ocean. Bucheon is referred to as the “city of art and culture.” It is not only the host of international festivals including the Bucheon International Animation Festival, Bucheon International Comics Festival, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and Bucheon B-Boy International Championships but is also a leader of art and culture as it hosts the Poksagol Art Festival and fosters the Bucheon City Arts Group. Also, it marks the 3rd year of being designated as the UNESCO City of Literature, having its “historical heritage” based on literary activities in Bucheon, various festivals and abundant “cultural content,” and convenient “library infrastructure” recognized. Why not join us on the trip to Bucheon, the city of culture and creativity, closest to central Seoul?     Reme...
  • VOL.30 / 2021.01
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Work-Life Balance: Your Guide to Sustainable and Healthy Hobby

Image of K-Book   Work-Life Balance: Your Guide to Sustainable and Healthy Hobby     2026.04     Poll results for “What do you feel most defines Korean workplace culture?”   The question for this issue was: “What do you feel most defines Korean workplace culture?” The most selected response, chosen by 36.3% of participants, was "Flexible Work / Work-Life Balance (Warabel)." Work-life balance has been a major talking point in the Korean labor environment. Responding to this, Korean workplace culture has been shifting since the COVID-19 pandemic toward reducing after-work gatherings (hoesik) and prioritizing personal time to ensure a healthy balance. Consequently, an increasing percentage of office workers are dedicating their time after work to pursuing hobbies or acquiring new knowledge.   Runner Imba (Yoo Mun-jin), You Are a Runner Too, Ed...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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The book that most vividly illustrates the reality of housing in Korea: Luna’s Jeonse Reversal

Let's Try   The book that most vividly illustrates the reality of housing in Korea:Luna’s Jeonse Reversal     2026.04     [Event] Let's Try introduces useful books published in Korea every month. Don't miss the giveaway event linked to the featured book. Click the link at the bottom of this article to join the event. Let’s Try!   Hong In-hye, Luna’s Jeonse Reversal, Semicolon, 2023.   When people think of Korean culture, many first imagine its food, politeness, and K-content. However, to truly understand the depth of Korean life, one must look closer at the daily reality of Koreans. Among these realities, "house" is a crucial keyword for understanding Korean society. This is because where one lives, how one secures a house, and how safely that space can be protected are not just simple lifestyle issues—they are fact...
  • VOL.93 / 2026.04
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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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K-BOOK Platform User Guide

K-BOOK Platform User Guide   2021.05.03   K-BOOK Platform click : k-book.or.kr   About us K-BOOK PLATFORM   This website was established to enable overseas publishers to search for and discover the finest Korean publications and is operated by the KPIPA. We have selected books suitable for the global publishing market. Korean publication information will be continually updated, beginning with this initial of 1,200 publications.     How to Use   “KPIPA introduces Korean books suitable for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform.”   Leading publications are selected, and book information is provided in English. ? Information provided: Selling points such as author details, book overview, copyright export information, and awards history   How to Use K-Book Platform   1. Search for the desired book from the website's main page.     2. Click on the cover...
  • VOL.34 / 2021.05
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Memories of Cherry Blossoms and Spring for a Week

Let's Try   Memories of Cherry Blossoms and Spring for a Week     2026.03   [Event] Let’s Try introduces various helpful books published in Korea every month. Also, don’t miss gift events related to the books introduced! Simply click on the link below to enter the event! Let’s Try!   “On the way home, under the long-stretching branches of a cherry blossom tree. There you were.”   Seo Eun-chae, Way Back Love, Hwanggeumgaji, 2018.   Spring, the season when winter passes and new life is born, and the months of March and April in Korea are full of excitement waiting for cherry blossoms. Writing that captures life and longing is perhaps the most practical form of writing. Is there anything more important than life and people? The time s...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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From Taste to Sentiment - Bridging the Korean Food Experience with "Anyway, Tteokbokki"

  Image of K-Book   From Taste to Sentiment - Bridging the Korean Food Experience with Anyway, Tteokbokki     2026.02    
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2nd Week, March 2021

2nd Week, March 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2021.04.05   Economics and business administration books have been leading sellers in Korea for the second week of March 2021. While books such as The 77 Most Important Questions for Novice Stock Investors and My First Investing Lesson continuously put their names on the bestsellers’ list, House and Tax, published by the National Tax Service, has also joined the list. Produced by the central government with the growing public interest in house-related tax, this book offers a simple guideline about various taxes related to houses, from acquisition to rent, transfer, inheritance, and gift. Also, the government being the book publisher has played a critical role in boosting its popularity.Meanwhile, books of other genres such as the novel Dollagoot Dream Department Store, children’s book Common Siblings, and English vocabulary book Hackers TOEIC Vocabulary: TOEIC VOCA have been showing a co...
  • VOL.33 / 2021.04
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