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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

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National Library of Korea(NLK)’s Pick: Essay

National Library of Korea(NLK)’s Pick: Essay 2021.05.03 The writer is a humble doctor that says it was all thanks to luck that he entered medical school. He endeavored to seek to become a fellow after finishing residency - accomplishing immediate goals and believing that he will be happy in the end.However, as he looked back on his life and realized he had been ignorant of what he truly likes, he chose to go on a long journey. After he quit the hospital after residency, he would reminisce about the stability he had when he belonged to the hospital. Yet, he soon feels true happiness as he encounters uncertain, unstable situations throughout the journey where things do not go as he planned. His “pause” comes to a “stop” when he begins to feel the traveling days he dreamed of becoming just another familiar, ordinary daily life. As he realizes that his inner self has not changed at all, even after the little “pause” in hi...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Popular Korean Webtoons in the US

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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Bombom Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Bombom Publishing Co. Unique Picture Books Made with Love 2022.10.04 Picture books were often regarded as “books only for children.” Driven by the growing interest of adult readers in picture books, however, a number of “picture books for adults” have been published lately. “What are picture books for adults?” In search of the answer to the question, Bombom Publishing Co. is dedicated to redefining them as “books that both adults and children can enjoy” from “books that adults can merely read,” and to publishing picture books covering all genres. We had the opportunity to feel the publisher’s commitment to its readers, along with a passion for picture books. The logo of Bombom Publishing Co. It is our pleasure to have Bombom Publishing Co. in K-Book Trends’ interview. Please introduce the company and its mission to our global readers. “B...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

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Writer Kim Won-Young

Korean Authors Writer Kim Won-Young Write, Dance, and Desire 2022.09.05 There are diverse uncharted spaces in our worlds. Unfortunately, many have biases against unknown areas or make reckless decisions about what they see from the outside. In times when the few have little ground to stand by due to the views of the majority, there are those who dream of an era in which anyone can desire. Writer Kim Won-Young continues to change desires into reality as he transforms himself into a lawyer, a stage actor, a writer, and a dancer. He listens to the voices of people in the margin, including those with disabilities, supports their voices wholeheartedly, and hopes that everyone is the subject of their beauty. Following is an interview with writer Kim Won-Young who ceaselessly writes, dances, and expresses his desire for everyone to be harmonized and recognized as they are. We are happ...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

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#Fantasy Webnovel

#Fantasy Webnovel KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.07.05 Dungeon Predator 1. Publication Details Title | Dungeon PredatorAuthor | Ho DamPublisher | Breathe Company Publication Date | 2017-02-10ISBN | 9791162024881 2. Copyright Contact Name | Lee HaneulEmail | sky@breathe.co.krPhone | +82-3443-7312 3. Book Intro Nicknamed the ‘human dragon,’ the protagonist of this story is a talented pro gamer who falls into a coma for two years due to a car accident. He fortunately recovers but finds his life in disarray, with his house sold and debt piled up. What’s more, the servers for his favorite game have been shut down, so he’s out of options for making the money he desperately needs. He begins working out and prepares to start a new game. * k-book.or.kr/user/books/books_view?idx=4911 ...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

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Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do A City Infused with the Scent of Books 2021.04.05 Daegu Metropolitan City, located in the southern part of Gyeongsangbuk-do, is an inland basin where mountains, forests, springs, and wetlands make beautiful harmony. Being the epitome of “harmonious coexistence,” Daegu boasts a cordial mixture of fancy townscape and beautiful nature, where the past, present, and future coexist. You can also find unique streets where businesses in the same industry came together and formed their own market. The best examples are the automobile component street in Namsan, famous for its street motor show, glasses street which is one of the top 3 glasses production sites in the world, and the jewelry street where around 200 jewelry shops are lined up. And if you walk down the 100-year-old Hyangsoo road around Namsan, you will come across “Daegu Printing Street,” which shows the history and friendliness of the printing culture and gives the city its r...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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Bookkeeper’s Choice - Picture Book

Bookkeeper’s Choice - Picture Book 2021.04.05 The writer of Midnight’s Gift says she reinterpreted her thankful feelings toward nature that she got when she was looking at the evening sunset. Saying that she liked the night sky from her childhood, the picture book delivers warm happiness just like the old fairy tale mom would tell us in bed. The colorful obangsaek (five cardinal colors) expressed in hanji (traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry trees) collage makes us feel thankful towards nature, and the gift shared among the five brothers of light and darkness teaches us the happiness of sharing. The imaginative story of yin and yang, the Five Elements, and obangsaek begins when the light and darkness give birth to five children. They named their children, Dawn, Morning, Day, Evening, and Midnight. While the children were in bed, Time came and laid a present by their side. Dawn, Morning, Da...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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Writer Yoo Sun-Kyong

Korean Authors Writer Yoo Sun-Kyong Facing Your Emotions and Naming Them 2022.08.01 We express our feelings through writings in the form of journals or texts. While writing, we think of words to describe the emotion with the question, “How am I feeling now?” and organize our thoughts. Words like angry, sad, or happy are used to express emotions. Still, we need more diverse expressions and phrases to describe the feeling in detail. Yoo Sun-Kyong, an author who is loved for her best sellers Emotional Vocabulary (Annes’ Library) and Vocabulary of Adults (Annes’ Library), focuses on putting names and expressions on feelings and lets readers face the feelings they disregard. So, let us take time to listen to her stories and see what our emotions tell us. We are happy to have the writer Yoo Sun-Kyong in our webzine. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, readers ...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

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Overseas Publication Grants 2021

Overseas Publication Grants 2021 Grants awarded in 2021 2021.07.05 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has carried out this year’s “Overseas Publication Grants” to promote the overseas advancement of Korean publications. The “Overseas Publication Grants 2021” has provided partial grants to overseas publishers who have published or are planning to publish Korean content under contract with Korean publishers. Criteria for assessment were quality of contents, marketability, and ability of the publisher. Different amounts of grants will be provided depending on the region (Europe, US, UK, China, Japan, etc.). Following is the grant-winning work of the “Overseas Publication Grants 2021.” Where is Grandma? Writer | An EunyoungPublisher | A thousand hopeGenre | Children’s bookTranslated Language | Traditional ChineseAwarded Publisher | Alvita Publishing Co., LtdISBN | 97898...

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