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Book Communities Create a New Cradle for Readers

Topic Book Communities Create a New Cradle for Readers 2021.11.01 Different values and meanings are created through books. Books allow us to acquire knowledge. We are also enlightened by the teachings portrayed in them, and they sometimes even set the path for our lives based on this enlightenment. However, reading regularly by oneself is easier said than done. Furthermore, reading books on a broader spectrum than what one’s interested in is something even more difficult to do. More and more people have been reading and having discussions within book clubs all around. There are people who take a further step and pursue positive development by planning a variety of events and taking part in a society with reading as a medium. They want to achieve positive development through various activities and playing social roles by using the act of reading. This refers to creating book communities. Book communities mostly start as book clubs and have the purpose of ...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do

Book Trip Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do The Active Role Independent Bookstores Play in Leadingthe Regeneration of Urban Culture in the Old Downtown Area 2021.11.01 Chungcheongbuk-do Province is the only province in Korea that does not embody a coastal area. However, in Cheongju, located in the central part of the inland area of the Chungcheongbuk-do Province, is Daecheong Lake, also known as the sea of the inland. Daecheong Lake, with its vastness, provides a rich supply of water, making Cheongju a city of plentifulness with magnificent scenery. You can enjoy a stroll or drive along with the scenery of Daecheong Lake that changes throughout the four seasons. Cheongju has an abundance of tourist locations such as the Cheongnamdae, the presidential villa with the name in Korean that means “Blue House of the South.” It also has a well-preserved earthen fortification representing Korea called Sangdangsanseong Fortress, and Suamgol Village with its old alleys al...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Jakkajungsin Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Jakkajungsin Publishing Co. With faith and affection for books 2024.04.01 Jakkajungsin Publishing, a publishing house that has been fiercely and steadfastly upholding the spirit of writers, celebrates its 37th anniversary this year. Times have changed, and so have readers, too, but Jakkajungsin Publishing’s deep faith and love for books have kept it true to its original mission. Starting with literature and expanding to humanities, liberal arts, non-fiction, business, and children’s books, the company has pioneered its own path, communicating with readers while never forgetting the meaning and importance of books. The determination to make books that uplift the soul and awaken the spirit of readers, as well as books that can give strength and courage to readers living in difficult times, showed the passion it had at the beginning. Following is an interview with Jakkajungsin Publishing, which has been meeting readers with qua...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Minha

Korean Authors Writer Minha May you find strength and encouragement through picture books 2024.02.19 The 2023 Korea Picture Book Award chose K-picture books that will represent Korea to the world. Among the many winners, my eyes were drawn to a book that showed off unique ideas with a distinctly Korean touch. The book A Round of Tightrope Walking (Gloyeon) won the grand prize in the non-fiction category. As we read A Round of Tightrope Walking, which incorporates various elements of picture books and realistically depicts tightrope walking, we couldn’t help but smile as we imagined how excited children would be to read this book. Minha, the writer, creates a different kind of fun that goes far beyond the limits of books and paper. And since Minha says that picture books are like a shelter for her, we think her readers can also imagine and rest as much as they want through her books. Following is an interview with Minha, who continues to write ...

VOL.67 / 2024.02

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.01.03 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Region...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Book Trip Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do Rapid Transition from an Industrialised City to a Cultural City 2021.10.05 The city of Gumi, or Gumi-si, lies in the interior of Gyeongsangbuk-do and is the birthplace of Korean industrialization. It has developed into a rapidly growing industrial city. However, with stagnant growth today, Gumi is looking to construct a new picture. It is preparing to leap forward as a cultural city, freeing itself from its existing image. The so-called Geumridan-gil is rising with workshops of different sizes, cafes with unique concepts, and distinctive independent bookstores, based on the urban regeneration project that started in the old town around Geumosan Mountain, the long-time landmark and the resting place for Gumi citizens. The Geumosan Provincial Park, as wide as 976m, is a representative tourist spot in Gumi, which boasts various trails around the lush forest by the entrance, hiking courses, and Chaemijeong, which was built to ho...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kwon Jung-Min

Korean Authors Writer Kwon Jung-Min “Picturing” an Ordinary Scene with a Fresh Perspective 2024.01.02 Unlike novels, which use words to create a picture in the reader’s mind, picture books allow the reader to imagine the story using only “pictures.” If you are a reader who needs a break from reading and watching in the midst of flashy digital visual media, a picture book can be a shelter. Kwon Jung-Min finds new aspects in familiar scenes in everyday life and captures the hidden aspects of human beings in a fresh way through the art of drawing. Following is an interview with Kwon, who practices looking into herself through picture books. It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers? Hi, I’m Kwon Jung-Min, a picture book writer. Picture books speak a different language and follow a different logic than norm...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

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Writer Hwang In-Chan

Korean Authors Writer Hwang In-Chan Writing poems is like asking new questions over and over again 2023.11.06 Poetry is often stereotyped as being more difficult than other literary genres. However, some people call reading poetry a “secret pleasure” because once you fall in love with it, it gives you new joys and broader literary horizons that can’t be found anywhere else. There is a person who has fallen in love with poetry and has always carried his identity as a poet in his heart. Poet Hwang In-Chan has been actively engaged in various activities, such as writing picture books, writing lyrics for idol groups’ songs, giving lectures, and hosting radio programs. Still, he says that writing poetry is the most important thing to him. He says that he has become a more generous and broad-minded person through his various activities, and that all of his other activities are connected to poetry. He was a person who loved poetry more than anyone...

VOL.64 / 2023.11

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KPIPA joined the 2021 Guadalajara International Book Fair

Info KPIPA joined the 2021 Guadalajara International Book Fair Korean Fantasy (Literatura Fant?stica Coreana) 2021.12.06 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) participated in the Guadalajara International Book Fair held from November 27 (Friday) to December 5 (Sunday) this year and introduced Korea’s killer content publications. A variety of books were displayed, ranging from education to graphic novels, picture books, and fiction for children and young adults under the theme of “Korean Fantasy (Literatura fant?stica coreana).”Books that had been exported to Spanish-speaking countries and sample manuscripts translated into Spanish were also available at HH27 of Guadalajara Expo, Mexico. We will continue to make every endeavor to Globalize K-Book, participate in international book fairs, and increase copyright sales and exch...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.12.06 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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA Agency ...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

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