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Publishing Industry Bookshelves are Going into TVs! The collaboration of picture book content andIPTV companies seen through the case of the “Digital Book Service” 2023.10.04 The background and purpose of expanding publishing content into IPTV content The logo of U+ Kids Service serviced by LG U+ In 2017, LG U+, the company I’m working for, launched a service for children for the first time called “U+ Kids Service.” The biggest challenge we faced while preparing the service was the difference between what children want to watch and what parents want to show them. In fact, when I interviewed customers, I often heard, “When we started raising children, we got rid of the TV at home and put a bookcase in the living room in place of the T...

VOL.63 / 2023.10

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Museum Curator’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes Museum Curator’s Pick 2023.02.20 Westerners who visited “Joseon (the previous name of Korea)” in the 19th century described the country as the “Hermit Kingdom” or the “Land of Morning Calm.” Since that was how Joseon was depicted by foreigners, a third party, I just thought so, too. However, was Joseon, a dynasty that lasted for as long as 500 years, nothing but a reclusive and silent country? Landscape of Joseon’s Backstreet (Purunyoksa) by Kang Myung-Kwan is filled with content that would be exciting for those who usually get overwhelmed and bored by the word “history.” I used to know Joseon as a country dominated by strong Confucian culture and noble seonbi (scholars), but I wondered what made the author so eager to depict the landscape of the kingdom’s alleys. Even now, alleys are riskier and scarier than main roads as we don’t ...

VOL.55 / 2023.02

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Korean Editor’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes Korean Editor’s Pick 2022.12.05 If you are interested in Korean culture and stories, you will eventually find yourself wondering, “What country is Korea?” Of course, there will be many ways to answer this great question, but if I were to answer, I would choose two books instead with two words “land and people.” The first book ? or series ? that I recommend is My Exploration of Cultural Heritage (Changbi). This is one of the representative humanities book series in Korea and is regarded as the pioneer that settled “exploration journals” as a genre that differs from travelogues. The series has sold more than 4 million copies since it was published 30 years ago. It currently consists of 20 volumes ? 12 about Korea, 5 about Japan, and 3 about China. Among the volumes covering almost every region in Korea, I chose My Exploration of Cul...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

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Imagination Sketched in Colored Pencils: The Pencil by Author Kim Hyeeun

Korean Authors Imagination Sketched in Colored Pencils:The Pencil by Author Kim Hyeeun 2026.05 Trees are felled whenever a pencil is made. Author Kim Hyeeun is a picture book author who reflects on the sacrifice of trees. Her book, The Pencil, was born from a heart that cherishes both art and nature. We interviewed Kim Hyeeun, an author who cares deeply for both her craft and the environment, to explore her imagination and thoughts. The Pencil Q. Was there a specific inspiration that led you to write The Pencil? The Pencil is my very first book. I felt a lot of pressure and spent much time worrying about how to fully capture my own thoughts in my debut picture book. At first, I tried to create a story around grand and flashy subjects, but those attempts felt like wearing someone else’s clothes...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

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Storyseller

Korean Publishers Storyseller A storyteller who delivers unique experiences to the public 2025.10.02 Just as words have power, a name that is spoken often should not only convey identity and vision but also carry a positive meaning. What if we employed homonyms, words with multiple meanings? Such a name, open to diverse interpretations depending on context and intent, also carries a sense of wit and delight. Storyseller (이야기장수; Iyagijangsu), founded by Lee Yeon-Sil, one of Korea’s most celebrated editors, fills its books with stories as diverse and engaging as the word jangsu (장수), a term that itself carries multiple meanings, including “seller.” More than just selling stories, Storyseller seeks to reach readers everywhere, sharing life stories that are ordinary yet one of a kind. Logo of Storyseller It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you ...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

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Publishing Group Sangsang

Korean Publishers Publishing Group Sangsang Creating synergies that push the boundaries of publishing with imagination 2024.09.02 Imagination has always had more power than we expected. And when it comes to creating works, imagination is an essential element. Publishing Group Sangsang laid the foundation for publishing right here. With a strong presence in the field of poetry for children, Sangsang has also been prominent in a variety of other genres, including poetry, fiction, and humanities, and is striving to create new genres. The expansion of genres at Sangsang, which began by establishing children’s poetry as a genre that can be read by adults as well as children, is also broadening the horizons of the Korean publishing market as a whole. Logo of Publishing Group Sangsang It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Publishing Group Sangsan...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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Writer Kim Ki-Tae

Korean Authors Writer Kim Ki-Tae The birth of a storyteller who creates intriguing stories out of ordinary daily lives 2024.09.02 The emergence of an exceptionally talented writer is like a blessing in the literary circle. This is because they enrich the publishing market with works that resonate with and support many readers. Kim Ki-Tae debuted in 2022 and quickly became a bestselling author by publishing several short stories. His first novel, The International for Two (Munhakdongne Publishing), which features the lives of various people living the most ordinary lives and maximizes novelistic pleasure and immersion in the work with solid sentences, has officially announced the emergence of a powerful new talent who will surely influence our time. Following is an interview with Kim Ki-Tae, a confident new writer who supports ordinary life through his works. It’s an honor to h...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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Eun Hye’s Hug

New Books Eun Hye’s Hug 2022.10.04 “Come, people with painful hearts, with wandering minds. Eun Hye will hug you tight.”Eun Hye’s Hug The first picture essay by Jung Eun Hye, who is an artist with a developmental disability who surprised people in the drama “Our Blues.”The book presents sincerely recorded memories of people who she hugged or was hugged by, and the faces of her loved ones she hopes to hold on to. “Being warm makes me feel good. Hugs are a love.”“To me, pictures mean something that I can give to someone.”“I feel so happy surrounded by people I love these days.” Disability and art, friends and foes, sorrow and happiness… Eun Hye offers a warm hug, which tears down all the barriers in the world. Heartfelt consolation with warm hugs.Eun Hye’s HugWritten and illustrated by Jung Eun Hye, publishe...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

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TV Producer’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes TV Producer’s Pick Korean Wave Seen From Another Perspective:Kim Ok-Young’s The Art of Documentary and Kim Ho-Yeon’s Uncanny Convenience Store 2021.11.01 Director Bong Joon-Ho's film "Parasite" won four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, making a splash around the world. Meanwhile, director Lee Seung-Joon's "In The Absence" was nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary (Short Subject) as well, although he didn't get much spotlight. The progression of Korean video content has become a global trend, as can be seen with "Squid Game," an original Netflix drama that is expected to win the Emmy Awards. Though not well known, Korean documentary films have also won awards at several international film festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Moscow International Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival.One thing that non-fictio...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Hakgojae Publishers

Korean Publishers Hakgojae Publishers Turning the Old Into the New, Towards a Broader, Richer Future 2023.12.04 A new trend in Korea - newtro (a newly coined word combining “new” and “retro”) - has recently become popular among the younger generation. It is about finding new meaning and charm in old things and enjoying them as a culture. But even before the word newtro was created, there was a publishing company that worked tirelessly to promote the beauty of Korea on the global stage with such a spirit. Hakgojae Publishers, a publisher founded in 1991, has been at the forefront of exploring Korean culture and beauty for over 30 years. It is also a company that cherishes the past yet gradually broadens its horizons according to the changing demands of readers and the needs of the times, receiving encouragement and acclaim from Korean readers beyond recognition. Hakgojae Publishers, which has been committed to promoting the true beauty of Ko...

VOL.65 / 2023.12

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