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Seoul Metropolitan Library

Book Trip   [Book Spaces in Korean Media ③] Seoul Metropolitan Library A Historical Space Featured in Films and Dramas   2022.12.05   Located in the center of Seoul, there is a special place near City Hall Station that boasts the history of Seoul. The Seoul Metropolitan Library was reborn as a space of books and culture for citizens after being used as the city hall during the Japanese occupation of Korea. As the library was used as the background for the popular Korean variety show “Running Man” and the music video of PSY’s “Gentleman,” which led the Korean Wave, it has been a frequently-visited tourist destination for people from around the world. The building of the Seoul Metropolitan Library, which countless people have visited throughout its history, also has a tremendous aura. Just in front of the library is Seoul Plaza, where you can find various groups of people, from busy office workers to foreign tourists taking photographs. Here i...
  • VOL.53 / 2022.12
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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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Korean Bookstores Dominated by Screenplays and scripts

Topic   Korean Bookstores Dominated by Screenplays and Scripts   2022.11.07   “Do you stop reading screenplays after watching movies in Korea?”“It’s out… ‘in the fullness of time.’”“The ‘unparalleled’ screenplay that I made a ‘decision’ to buy.”“This is the only way to read the best screenplay. What else can I do?”- Comments by fans of the movie “Decision to Leave” on their expectations for the screenplay publication parodying the movie’s lines   The movie “Decision to Leave,” released last June, is the most recent movie written by Chung Seo-Kyung and directed by Park Chan-Wook. It won the Best Director Award at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. The movie’s popularity was not as high as expected soon after its release, but the share of “en cha gamsang (n차 감상, or “n-th watcher”),” who watch the same movie several times, was as high as blockbuster movies. Thanks to its strong fandom, the film was able to run for a long on thea...
  • VOL.52 / 2022.11
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K-Book Trend in Latin America Seen Through the Chilean Publishing Market

Export Case   K-Book Trend in Latin America SeenThrough the Chilean Publishing Market   2022.11.07   When people make a general analysis of Korea, they often use words like “turbulent” and “dynamic.” This is closely related to the modern history of the country. Korea is located in the most unique geopolitical region in the world, and such a condition made Koreans go through many miserable moments in history; its modern history was as if it had been dropped in the middle of the turbulent sea.It is true that the historical and geopolitical environment has made Koreans experience bitter times in history. Still, just like how shells produce beautiful, precious pearls after long years of perseverance, the pain and sorrow gave Korea a rich and profound cultural heritage and a unique sensibility. As a result, you can truly find so many priceless literary works and writers in the country. However, unlike how Korea boasts many novels, stories, and poem...
  • VOL.52 / 2022.11
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Sung Haena, a Shining Icon of Korean Fiction

Korean Authors   Sung Haena, a Shining Icon of Korean Fiction     2026.09     Sung Haena is a rising star in Korean fiction today. Known for meticulous research and finely crafted structure, she has won the devotion of countless readers. Her body of work includes Honmono, along with Human, Not Human, The Summer Left Behind, When We Are Born and Die Ten Times Over, and Light Underneath Light. Celebrities have recommended her books, and readers have embraced her work in droves. We reached out to Sung Haena to hear her thoughts on writing and on the kind of storytelling our society has come to love.   Honmono / Human, Not Human         Q. Please introduce yourself as a writer and tell us what led you to writing.   Hello, I'm Sung Haena, and I write fiction. I think of a writer as someone who suff...
  • VOL.98 / 2026.09
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#Mystery & Thriller

#K-Book   #Mystery & Thriller KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.12.05   Leap Year 1. Publication Details   Title | Leap YearAuthor | Song KyounghyukPublisher | GOZKNOCK ENTPublication Date | 2022-03-18ISBN | 9791163162971No. of pages | 304Dimensions | 128 * 188   2. Copyright Contact   Name | Park MiaeEmail | miaepark@gozknock.comPhone | +82-10-2733-1219   3. Book Intro   Tragedy is nothing but a result of desperation.Suhyun lived with his mother who was seriously ill. He barely made ends meet by illegally driving a taxi. On February 29 of 2004, he happened to meet a woman whose username was Hyunchae on a poker website. They arranged an in-person meeting, and Hyunchae appeared at the meeting place with pistols. In the spur of the moment, they stole a car and drove to an und...
  • VOL.53 / 2022.12
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Jeongdok Public Library

Book Trip   [Book Space in Korean Media ②] Jeongdok Public Library Finding Filming Spots Hidden in the Library   2022.11.07   Jeongdok Public Library in Bukchon, where Korean history and traditions come to life, is a 15-minute walk from Anguk Station. Therefore, it is an ideal location to visit, embracing the unique Korean vibe. If you walk along the tranquil alley you will see Hanok (traditional Korean house), tourists wearing Hanbok, and billboards written in Korean, and you will find yourself at the library in no time. Jeongdok Public Library was previously Gyeonggi High School ? which was also previously the first public middle school in Korea built in 1900. As such, the library is the presence of the history of Korean education. As well as its historical significance, the library also attracts many visitors because it has been used as the filming site for numerous movies and dramas. So, how about we follow the trail and see how various films and dramas were...
  • VOL.52 / 2022.11
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Former Newscaster and YouTube Creator’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes   Former Newscaster and YouTube Creator’s Pick   2022.11.07   In Korea, there is a saying, “Autumn is the season of books.” Just like the saying, it feels as if you have to have the romantic moment of reading a book at a park, cherishing the red, falling leaves. But, on the other hand, autumn might be the season farthest from reading books. They say that people read the least in the fall. I think maybe that’s because many of them go out for a picnic in good weather.Another paradox related to books can be found in the bestsellers’ trend. If you go to a bookstore, you will see books written by popular YouTubers lining the shelves. Just look at the sales record ? non-fiction bestsellers are mostly written by YouTubers. But, according to the readership status report announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in 2021, a majority of people, across generations and gender, said that one of the biggest reasons they cannot read books is...
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The Convergence of AI and Stocks: An Author Who Reads the Trends

Korean Authors   The Convergence of AI and Stocks: An Author Who Reads the Trends     2026.07     Stocks and artificial intelligence are captivating South Korea in 2026. Amids this phenomenon, there is an author who published a book this past April on stock investment secrets using the generative AI “Gemini.” We would like to listen to the story of author Cho Sung-ho, who wrote about Korea’s stock fever and how to establish an investment headquarters by using AI as a personal secretary.         Q. The combination of Gemini and stocks seems to epitomize South Korea’s trends in 2026. Could you please introduce yourself and share what inspired you to write this book?   I am currently serving as a professor in the Department of AI and Software at Hanshin University. I have spent many years researching and teaching computer science and software, and...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
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#Library

#K-Book   #Library KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.11.07   The Old Man of the Library 1. Publication Details   Title | The Old Man of the LibraryAuthor | Choi Jeehye, Eum JoungwonPublisher | goraebook libraryPublication Date | 2014-10-02ISBN | 9788997165797No. of pages | 40Dimensions | 218 * 265   2. Copyright Contact   Name | Lee KyusuEmail | goraebook@naver.comPhone | +82-31-955-9680   3. Book Intro   This is a story about an old man who wanted children to dream bigger. As the president of a shoe company and successful business man, the old man wanted people to enjoy a culture that enriched the mind and soul through books. So he opened a library for children who were too poor to read books. “Inpyo Library for Children” in Sanggye, Seoul, is Korea’s first private library for children. The laughter of children changed the atmosphere of ...
  • VOL.52 / 2022.11
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