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The Vulnerability of Production Focused on Paper Books

Publishing Industry The Vulnerability of Production Focused on Paper Books 2022.06.07 The advancement of science has brought development to media, including in variety. Also, as an IT powerhouse, Korea provides easier access to all sorts of content, enabling people across all age groups to enjoy visual fun and entertainment through visual content rather than books. The significant drop in public interest in paper books ? the analog ? can be easily seen in the statistics of the yearly decrease in the reading population. Reading population and the number of books read per person (2011~2021) * Source: Statistics Korea (11.17.2021), Social Survey Results in 2021 As you can start a book-publishing business with a relatively small financial basis, the entry barrier is not that high. If you are interested, you can take your first foot in the industry without much difficulty. However, it is at the same time the real...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2025.03.10 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...

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When Art Becomes Evidence

New Books When Art Becomes Evidence 2025.02.17 Read Masterpieces Through the Eyes of a Lawyer! When Art Becomes Evidence Things can have many different interpretations depending on how you look at them. And, yes, masterpieces are no exception. So, how would it be if we looked at them through the eyes of a lawyer? A unique collaboration of art and law! The author, a lawyer, presents fresh perspectives and insights through legal interpretations of famous paintings. A fascinating adventure into the secrets of masterpieces by artists like Van Gogh and Vermeer, revealed by legal reasoning! A whole new experience that blurs the boundaries between law and art begins. Have you ever wondered about these things before? Is Van Gogh’s painting, The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Women Washing, legally appropriate? Are pearls in Vermeer’s paintings considered jewelry or...

VOL.79 / 2025.02

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#History

#K-Book #History KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.02.17 Wind Blowing on Mudeungeewat 1. Publication Details Title | Wind Blowing on MudeungeewatAuthor | Kim younghwaPublisher | IYAGIKOT PUBLISHINGPublication Date | 2022-08-08ISBN | 9791192102115No. of pages | 80Dimensions | 148 * 209 2. Book Intro ‘Jeju 4·3’, what should we do to avoid repeating the sad history of innocent people dying? Memories and records…. The stories of?‘A Gift from a Lost Village’ and ‘The Wind Blowing on Mudeungeewat’ are told so that people here and now can remember the people there and then. See more details Kind Korean History 1. Publication Details Title | Kind Korean HistorySubtitle | The History Study From My Point of ViewAuthor | Shim YonghwanPublisher | SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD.Publication Date | 2022-05-27ISBN |&...

VOL.79 / 2025.02

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Types of Korean Magazines based on Keywords

Publishing Industry Types of Korean Magazines based on Keywords 2022.05.02 "The child plays because it plays. Reason does not exist in its play. (The editor-in-chief of Magazine B Tiktok)." This is a quote from Heidegger. Unlike books, magazines are like amusement parks as it is hard to expect what will unfold in the following pages. That is why it is okay to replace the word magazine with play from Heidegger's quote. A brand magazine Magazine B quoted Heidegger. The gap is the fun in magazines. Magazines neutralize the differences and show the unexpected of the world unpredictably.I used to work at a weekly magazine publisher. Once, I heard the president of a magazine publisher say, "You refer to books the most as you write one." So, likewise, magazines are what you refer to as you write one.The ones who visit The Magazine Club, a magazine bookstore located in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, are primarily editors. The co-founder of The Magaz...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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Newsletter of Korean Publishers

Publishing Policy Newsletter of Korean Publishers 2022.05.02 A Pleasant Book Letter in My Mailbox, Publishers’ NewsletterPublishers’ Newsletter - Newsletters popular for their high-quality content about books, which has gone beyond the purpose of promoting sales. ? Introduction of new titles ? Knowledge and information ? Editors’ stories ? Creation of a book community ? Two-way communication If you are a reader, don’t miss out on fresh news about books!We introduce you to the newsletter of Korean publishers! #Minumsa #Hanpyeon - A letter of humanities in everyday life shorter than books#Munhakdongne #WeLovePoems - Two poems a week for poem lovers#UU_press #BoreumUU - The behind-the-scenes of those working in the world of books ...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons

Publishing Industry Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons Why is Dasan Books starting an entertainment business? 2022.04.04 With the global mega-hit of “Squid Game” on Netflix in 2021, the world began to take a greater interest in Korean content. Other webtoon-based dramas, including “Hellbound” and “We Are All Dead,” are seeing good records as well, and Korean webtoon platforms such as Piccoma, Line Manga, and Tapas are rapidly growing in the global market. Now webtoons are rising as the next driver of Korean content, or K-content, which has been represented by K-pop.Korean book publishers are also greatly interested in webtoons and webnovels. General publishers such as Woongjin Thinkbig, Dasan Books, and Wisdom House have shown a clear movement in this regard. It also seems that those that have not yet started a relevant business are paying heed to the webnovel and webtoon business, the newly emerging field in the content industry. ...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2025.02.17 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.79 / 2025.02

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Adult Happiness is Quiet

New Books Adult Happiness is Quiet 2025.01.06 If you are feeling drained and far from happiness, pick up this book right now. Adult Happiness is Quiet. Wanting to live a happy life is a very basic human desire. However, if you only chase happiness, you will sometimes feel that your life is becoming increasingly tiring.Depression, insomnia, and burnout - ask yourself if any of these are what you are experiencing.The book, Adult Happiness is Quiet, encourages you, having become so used to unhappiness, to develop a strong “defense against unhappiness” rather than clinging to happiness. “Hey, I thought the last one to laugh was the one who lived a good life. But, it turns out that the one who laughs often is the one who lived the good life.” - from the book Adult Happiness is Quiet offers 58 solutions for a rock-solid approach to living an unwavering life, i...

VOL.78 / 2025.01

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1st Week, December 2024

Best Sellers 1st Week, December 2024 Best seller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2025.01.06 The first week of December marks a time to stand at the year’s end and reflect on the time that has passed. It’s also a good time to curl up with a nice book, review the year, and prepare for the new year ahead. In Korea, the excitement over Han Kang’s Nobel Prize in Literature has yet to fade. Readers continued to celebrate Han’s award this month, and the reading fever has never stopped. The book, Trend Korea 2025, which came in at No. 4 despite the competition with Han’s works, has been on the best seller list since its publication, showing readers’ interest in new year trends.Meanwhile, Happy Birthday, which came in at No. 8, is a book by Baek Hee-Na, winner of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, which is regarded as the Nobel Prize for children’s literature. It is a picture book that tells an extraordinary story of re...

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