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Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021

Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021 2021.01.04 More consumers are purchasing books through their mobile phones or on the Internet in the aftermath of the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the entire world throughout the year and has brought about a drastic change in our daily life. Homes became the base camp for activities as people worked from home, and kids studied at home. Amidst the uncertain economic situation where nothing can be predicted, people began to be interested in grasping the opportunity to become rich. Such social change had a significant influence on the publishing industry. The number of online bookstore users and sales volume have jumped up by leaps and bounds. According to the settlement data announced by Kyobo Bookstore on June 8th for the first half of the year, purchases made both on mobile phones and on the online platform recorded 56.3% during the period surpassin...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Bora Chung

Korean Authors Writer Bora Chung A Creative and Fun Storyteller Who Mesmerized the World 2022.06.07 While Korean content ? or so-called K-content ? is at the center of global attention these days, K-publishing has joined the hot wave. Led by works that have won international prizes, various Korean publications are being globally recognized with rising interest and popularity. Also, Korea’s publishing industry is once again receiving much attention as Cursed Bunny (Arzak), a short-story collection written by Bora Chung, was nominated for the Booker Prize, a prestigious literary award. Author Bora Chung writes stories with the maximum charms of SF fiction using her abundant imagination and fresh topics. Following is an interview with Bora Chung, who expressed her works as “fiction that explores the border between reality and virtual reality.” ⓒArzak Please introduce yourself to our subscribers. Hel...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Dr. Oh Eun-Young

Korean Authors Dr. Oh Eun-Young Korea's favorite mentor, helping everyone grow with her warm messages 2022.05.02 Dr. Oh Eun-Young, a psychiatrist who gives magically fitting solutions to a situation, is often referred to as Korea's favorite mentor nowadays. Dr. Oh is also an active writer. Since her books can help people get clear answers when not able to consult directly, Dr. Oh's writings are valuable to many. Dr. Oh's books are effective prescriptions to people living in the current era as she sometimes blatantly denounces and other times gives words of comfort when people ask for advice on everyday worries and issues. Dr. Oh writes books to give people a helping hand to grow mature as they walk the long and weary life journey. We had a chance to interview her. Please say hello and introduce yourself to the readers. Hi everyone. I am Dr. Oh Eun-Young. From golden children (geumjjogi, a name used to call childre...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Ho-Yeon

Korean Authors Writer Kim Ho-Yeon An All-Round Storyteller Who Makes Everyday Stories Special 2022.03.07 The grand prize winner of the 1st Bucheon Cartoon Story Contest in 2005, the excellence prize winner of the 9th World Literary Award in 2013, the winner of Book of the Year Award of Yes 24, and the No.1 Audiobook of the Year chosen by Millie in 2021 ? these are the titles representing writer Kim Ho-Yeon. He has even become a writer of steady-sellers this year. Writer Kim has been an all-round storyteller, going from films to comics and novels. So then, what is the reason that so many people are enthusiastic about his works? One plausible idea is that his works are so akin to our lives. Following is an interview of writer Kim Ho-Yeon, an all-round storyteller who gives deep insights and touches our hearts through ordinary daily life stories of charming and dynamic characters that might exist around us. Please introduce yourself to our read...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Mati Books

Korean Publishers Mati Books New Perspective, Broader Sight 2022.02.14 Mati Books is a publisher specializing in the humanities, publishing books in various fields such as society, art, and architecture. Starting as a single-person publisher, Mati Books has been delivering the importance of humanities books, winning the Lotte Publishing Culture Award and Korean Publishing Culture Award, and being designated as the Sejong Excellent Academic Book. Under the slogan of “Humble Life with Ambitious Thinking,” Mati Books has been touching the hearts of its readers with insightful interpretation, heartwarming encouragement, and deep enlightenment for 17 years. Following is an interview with Mati Books. Logo of Mati Books Please introduce Mati Books to our readers. Mati Books was founded in 2005. We publish books about society, art, and architecture, based on humanities. We have been publishing the Faustian...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award

Winners of the 2021 Bologna Ragazzi Award IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO, THE YULU LINEN, RICE RICE RICE, and SO MUCH SNOW! 2021.06.07 Four Korean picture books were chosen as the winners of this year’s Bologna Ragazzi Award in four categories at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair scheduled to be held online from June 14 to 17. THE YULU LINEN (top left), RICE RICE RICE (top right), SO MUCH SNOW (bottom left), IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO (bottom right) Author Yi Gee Eun’s IPARAPA YAMOOYAMOO (Sakyejul Publishing Ltd.) won the award in the Comics ? Early Reader category while author Suzy Lee’s THE YULU LINEN (Bear Books Inc.) won in the Fiction 2021 - Special Mention category in which she drew pictures to the story of Cao Wenzuan. Also, author Bamco’s RICE RICE RICE (Hyang) was selected as the winner in the Non-Fiction 2021 - Special Mention category, and author Park Hyun Min’s SO MUCH SNOW (Dalgrimm (Yellowpig Publisher)) claimed the first place in the Ope...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Snowstorm

Snowstorm 2021.05.03 A new book by Kang Kyung-soo, the winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Award, Snowstorm. ‘Snowstorm.’ It is a name of a polar bear with white, glittering fur who was born on a day when a snowstorm hit. The north pole is getting warmer every year. As Snowstorm could not hunt out in the ocean as the glaciers melted, he had no choice but to head down to a village to find food.? “You bad polar bear!” But the humans threw rocks and pointed their guns at Snowstorm. Snowstorm searched for food in trash cans where people could not find him. And in a trash can, he found “Panda,” who was beloved by the villagers. Snowstorm made the decision of a lifetime, to “survive.” A new work of Kang Kyung-soo, a charming storyteller who has captured the heart of many young readers. “We sometimes have to ...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, April 2021

2nd Week, April 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.05.03 Various genres of literature have been greatly beloved by readers in Korea entering the second week of a warm April. The hottest topic among all was the Young Writer Awards Collection published by Munhakdongne. The ‘Young Writer Award’ is a representative literary award in Korea that connects Korean literature and readers, while encouraging authors who have been writing for under ten years since his/her debut. Seven writers and their works have been introduced in The 12th Young Writer Awards Collection. It has ranked high on the bestsellers’ list as readers highly anticipate the new wind young writers will bring to the publishing field.New books have joined the bestsellers as well, especially heartwarming essays. For example, One Day, Death Spoke to Life is a book written by Keam Bhum-Suk, an oncologist at Seoul National University Hospital, where he describes his feel...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Lee Kkoch-Nim

Korean Authors Writer Lee Kkoch-Nim Warm Stories of Comfort for the Youth 2022.02.14 We feel a sense of delight when the protagonist of a story beats insurmountable challenges, changing a tragedy into a comedy. It may be that our lives are in a similar process. Due to how our life is, transitional stories gain sympathy and comfort people. The warmth of the stories translates to understanding, gives the power to get over the harsh reality, and gifts cherished daily life. That is how the writer Kkoch-nim Lee shares the vitality of her stories with adolescents. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hi, I am Kkock-Nim Lee, a writer. I am pleased and excited to introduce my stories through this web magazine. You released popular Adolescent Literature, I Will Cross Time for You (published by Munhakdongne), The Girl You Want to Kill (published by Woori School), and others. Is there any particular reason yo...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

[INFORMATION / GUIDE]

K-BOOK Platform User Guide

K-BOOK Platform User Guide 2021.05.03 K-BOOK Platform click : k-book.or.kr About us K-BOOK PLATFORM This website was established to enable overseas publishers to search for and discover the finest Korean publications and is operated by the KPIPA. We have selected books suitable for the global publishing market. Korean publication information will be continually updated, beginning with this initial of 1,200 publications. How to Use “KPIPA introduces Korean books suitable for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform.” Leading publications are selected, and book information is provided in English. ? Information provided: Selling points such as author details, book overview, copyright export information, and awards history How to Use K-Book Platform 1. Search for the desired book from the website's main page. 2. Click on the cover...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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