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Korean Authors Writer Min Ji Hyoung Going beyond gender issues: the story of women’s love and life 2024.08.05 They say that fiction is a mirror of the times. It reflects and captures various aspects of contemporary times. Writer Min Ji Hyoung, who writes about feminism in a broad range of stories, drew attention with her first novel, My Crazy Feminist Girlfriend (Nabi Club), which raised the topical issue of “equal love” in our time. Since then, she has made her presence clear with a distinct identity, releasing My Perfect Boyfriend and His Lover (Wisdom House) and A Blessing to the Forgetful (Safehouse), sharply pointing out the painful realities of our society through entertaining fiction. With her ability to weave minor and sensitive stories into a poignant yet hilarious novel, she is making another genre in Korean fiction. It is an honor to have you with us on K-Book Tre...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Song Gil-Young

Korean Authors Writer Song Gil-Young A clear-cut forecast of the times provided by a man who “mines” the minds of the time 2024.07.01 One book published last year made headlines and became a bestseller. It is Forecast of the Times: Era of Nuclear Individuals (Kyobo Book Centre), which brought about a sensation by claiming that a new era of individuals called “nuclear individuals” has arrived due to the development of AI technologies and aging populations. The book’s writer, Song Gil-Young, calls himself a “mind miner,” meaning a person who mines the minds of the time using big data. As he precisely pinpoints the changes of the time through big data analysis more than anyone else, his latest title, Forecast of the Times: Era of Nuclear Individuals, provides insights into various fields. This book can be regarded as the extension of Just Don’t Do It (Book Stone) and Do Not Imagine (Book Stone), his previous titles offering advice for the future. Song...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.03.07 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 ...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Graedobom

Korean Publishers Graedobom A time of imagination for deep contemplation and mindfulness 2024.06.03 Spring, when the greenery returns from its winter rest and bursts into life, has the power to melt our hearts just by thinking about it. As such, a publishing house has been actively publishing 18 titles in the past 3 years since its founding in 2021, with works that warm and invigorate our hearts - “graedobom.” Oh Hye-Young, CEO of graedobom, says that as a new publishing house and a one-man publishing house, she enjoys growing with writers and releasing books that she has planned. She also says that she wants to focus on the “heart” and “humanness” of people in each work she publishes, and that she wants to capture “content that you still want to see in this world where there is a multitude of things to see,” which reminds us of the warm, yet strong, spring. We talked to Oh Hye-Young, CEO of graedobom, who has been painting the colors of graedobom e...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Yellowpig

Korean Publishers Yellowpig Picture books are good friends for children 2024.05.07 What was the first book that you ever read in your life? You might not be able to remember its title, writer, and story, but you will know one thing for sure - the book you eagerly followed with your eyes in your parents’ arms was a picture book. For children, picture books are not just the first books they encounter in their lives, but also good friends they will keep for the rest of their lives. Through picture books, they meet, interact with, and grow with the wider world. The world of picture books has been expanding in depth and breadth, not only for children that communicate through pictures, but also for people of all ages. Yellowpig is a publisher specializing in picture books that transcend age, language, and culture - making them a good friend for everyone. Following is an interview with Yellowpig, a publisher constantly growing while publishing pictur...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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Writer Jung Yeong-Wook

Korean Authors Writer Jung Yeong-Wook May my sentences support your life one day... 2024.05.07 Sometimes, the empathy and understanding of “I experienced that, too” can be more powerful than words of consolation or encouragement. Perhaps this is why people turn to books when they find it difficult to tell anyone about their troubles. Jung Yeong-Wook, a prolific non-fiction writer, has been showing heartfelt solidarity and great support to readers through his books. As a writer and the head of a publishing company, he says he publishes books with the hope that they will be “a book that is given to you as a gift from someone who cares about you one day.” Writer Jung continues to interact with readers through social media and never stops challenging himself. His determination to stay steadfast in his writing career reminds us of the saying, “Sincerity works.” Following is an interview with Jung Yeong-Wook, a writer who deeply empathizes with...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.02.14 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...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

[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

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Writer Kim Hwa-Jin

Korean Authors Writer Kim Hwa-Jin The mind of reading, writing, and making books 2024.03.11 At the start of every year, Korea searches for new stars of Korean literature through Shinchunmunye, an annual spring literary contest organized by Korean media outlets that openly accepts literary entries and promotes new writers. As long as the program has existed, it has discovered many outstanding literary figures and reflected the characteristics of each era. Writer Kim Hwa-Jin, who debuted in 2021 through Shinchunmunye and won the Today's Writer Award in 2023 with her first short story collection, including the work that won the contest, is recognized as a young writer who best captures the current era. As a reader, writer, and literary editor, she is a person who is sincere about reading, writing, and making books. That is what makes Kim Hwa-Jin’s appearance all the more welcome to literary readers. The following is an interview with Kim Hwa-Jin,...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

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#K-Drama

#K-Book #K-Drama KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.01.03 Dokkaebi, Vol. 1 & 2 1. Publication Details Title | Dokkaebi, Vol. 1 & 2 Dining MenuAuthor | Kim Eun-sook, Kim Su-yeonPublisher | RH KOREA.CO.,LTDPublication Date | 2017-01-31ISBN | 9788925560960No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Jeannie HwangEmail | jeanniehwang@rhk.co.krPhone | +82-2-6443-8915 3. Book Intro Dokkaebi, tvN's widely-acclaimed television drama, has been published as a novel, containing all of its heart-breaking story, unexpected twists, warm messages, and heart-wrenching dialogue. The show was hailed by many for its dense, charming narrative and an extensive cast of characters, encompassing the birth of Dokkaebi, the historical background of his birth, the previous ...

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