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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Korean Authors Professor Choe Jae-Chun The world of an ecologist, in which all things are beautiful for being alive 2025.06.02 There are a number of people who argue that humans are inherently selfish and that life is a struggle of every man against every man. A growing number of people even recognize that it is wise to choose individual survival over coexistence. However, there is a biologist who believes that humans, and indeed all life, can never live alone. His observations over the years have given people great solace and hope. Through scientific evidence that we are, after all, “dependent beings.” 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. I have been spying on other animals all my life, running into the mountains, fields, oceans, and rivers to see what they are doing. I am also a scholar studying animal behav...

VOL.83 / 2025.06

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

We Won’t Leave the Earth

New Books We Won’t Leave the Earth 2024.01.02 We Won’t Leave the Earth - An action guide on how to make a difference in the age of climate crisis! In July 2023, the UN Secretary General declared the end of “global warming.” We are now in the era of “global heating,” where the planet is not only warming, but burning.The Earth has become a dying planet with a severe climate crisis. Will we ever be left with no choice but to abandon Earth and move into space? Ecofeminism Research Center “Moon and Tree” asks it this way: Is there any way to make the planet habitable again? The writers suggest a game-changing idea for creating a planet where all life can coexist!It is “ecofeminism” - a combination of ecology and feminism. The era of climate crisis has come due to capitalism, ...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Hyeon Jeong Lee

Korean Translator Hyeon Jeong Lee 2024.01.02 PROFILE Hyeon Jeong Lee (she/her) is a freelance translator based in Champaign, Illinois, USA. She studied English Literature at Seoul National University and received her PhD in English at the University at Buffalo, USA. She was awarded a translation grant from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea for her English translation of Uhye Song’s White Bird, which she co-translated with Cynthia M. Childs. Lee also co-translated Sung-hee Yoon’s short story “The Duty of Loneliness” with Childs and published it in the Tammy Journal. Currently, she is writing a Korean-American history textbook with members of the Midwest Korean School Association. Lee’s major translation interests include literary fiction, academic pieces on Korean history or society, and literary criticism. CONTACT ? ...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Food

#K-Book #Food KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2023.08.07 Tasty Philosophy 1. Publication Details Title | Tasty PhilosophySubtitle | Stories of Philosophy Found in Everyday DishesAuthor | Oh SuminPublisher | NEXUS Co., Ltd.Publication Date | 2019-12-06ISBN | 9791161658209No. of pages | 248Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Hyejin ChungEmail | copyright@nexusbook.comPhone | +82-2-330-5529 3. Book Intro This book is a philosophy book that starts not with concepts, but with food. Watching bungeoppang (fish-shaped buns) being baked nice and brown, smelling the scent of Delimanjoo in the subway station, frying “backroom” chicken instead of ordering fried chicken… the writer discovered philosophical elements and wrote of philosophical concepts and philo...

VOL.61 / 2023.08

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, November 2022

Best Sellers 2nd Week, November 2022 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2022.12.05 Books of various fields could be found on the best sellers’ list for the second week of November. For example, Read Law Classics with Cho Kuk, written by jurist Cho Kuk introduces classics related to law that he explicitly picked. With the implicit meanings of sentences in them, he analyzes how they are applied in Korean society. Meanwhile, just like how leaves change colors in different seasons, the book Uncanny Convenience Store 2 has returned with its maple leaf edition. How about enriching the season of books with Uncanny Convenience Store 2, which has changed its clothes to fit the red season? Also, Lee Eun-Kyung’s Daily Vocabulary for Elementary Schoolers is out, which will be a great teacher for children’s English vocabulary as they prepare for the upcoming new year. In this calendar-themed book, Lee Eun-Kyung, who has ...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, September 2022

Best Sellers 2nd Week, September 2022 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2022.10.04 The books that many readers have long awaited have made their way to the best seller list for the second week of September. For example, writer Jung Ji-Ah, who proved her literary value by winning numerous literary awards, returned with a full-length novel after 32 years. The book, Father's Liberation Diary, is a friendly tale that describes lightly, or rather humorously, a somewhat serious story combining family love with a painful history. Also, the book To You, Who is Bound to Succeed, is the first book written by former newscaster and Youtuber Choi Seo-Young, which has been long awaited by her 500k subscribers, captivating their hearts right after its publication. Including powerful motivational messages she gave on her YouTube channel, the book consoles her readers with compassionate understanding and down-to-earth advice t...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

The Warmth of Science and Life by Professor Choi Jae-Cheon

Special Project [Korean Scholars ③] The Warmth of Science and Life byProfessor Choi Jae-Cheon Touching ecosystem of human sustenance, reasoning, and coexistence 2022.03.07 From the time the world was built till now, the life forms on Earth have coexisted with human beings. Animals and diverse creatures have breathed the same air as humans and created an ecosystem on the Earth. Many scientists have studied society and its patterns formed by natural beings. In many cases, the traits and features of the natural ecosystem became inspirations to people. Professor Choi Jae-Cheon is one of the few Korean researchers who is active internationally in this field of work. He is recognized in Korea and the world for his studies on diverse types of animals and quality columns published in renowned media outlets. He even worked as an Editor-in-chief for the Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior published in 2019, an animal encyclopedia composed of 4 books and ...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Subscription Models of Local Bookstores

Subscription Models of Local Bookstores The “Extra Special” Service Provided by Local Bookstores 2021.05.03 Local bookstores are making colorful and fresh changes. From mere bookstores that sell books, they are transforming to become cultural hubs that represent the culture and art in their region. With large and small gatherings such as book clubs and transcription meetings, local bookstores serve as the main gathering spots in their neighborhoods. They are also loved as cultural complexes that run unique cultural art events such as exhibitions and music concerts. However, the situation local bookstores are going through nowadays is not as good as it used to be due to the pandemic. Bookstore managers have been mulling over how to break through the challenging time, and one solution they came up with was adopting a subscription model. Let’s take a look at some of the fine books and the “extra special” service that local bookstores have introduced. Hopi...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Moksu Publishing Company

Korean Publishers Moksu Publishing Company Knowledge that Saves the World, Just Like Trees and Water 2022.08.01 Carpenters use wood to create furniture, tools, and other daily necessities. Likewise, Moksu Publishing Company (Moksu has two different meanings in Chinese characters: 木水 (moksu, trees and water in Korean); 木手 (moksu, a carpenter in Korean)) or Moksu Chaekbang (literally “a bookstore of trees and water” in Korean), which marks its 9th anniversary this year, has been publishing books necessary for everyday lives, as its name implies. Driven by the commitment and passion toward ecology and the environment, the company has been actively bringing out books in those fields. At a time that requires even more attention to the environment, the publisher strives to convey to readers that all living things are symbiotic and connected. We had a chance to interview Jeon Eun-Jeong, CEO of Moksu Publishing Company, who explores ways to help people take a...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Preference & Hobby

#K-Book #Preference & Hobby KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.09.06 Classic Music of the Day 1. Publication Details Title | Classic Music of the DaySubtitle | Music alone doesn’t comfort youAuthor | Cho HyunyoungPublisher | HYEONAMSA PUBLISHING Co., Ltd.Publication Date | 2020-10-15ISBN | 9788932320861No. of pages | 344Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Cho Eun MiEmail | bscrap@hyeonamsa.comPhone | +82-2-323-5051 3. Book Intro The daily joy of classical music.On the commute home, or on a sunny weekend afternoon, or on a quiet autumn night stroll... If you feel like listening to different music from your usual playlist, this book is perfect for you. It recommends Edvard Grieg’s “Morning Mood” to set the mood on your way to work, Friedrich Gulda’s “Concerto for Cello” for afternoon cocktail hours, Igor Str...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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