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[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Export Cases of Language Books Developed in Korea

Export Cases of Language Books Developed in Korea 2021.02.08 It is not an exaggeration to say that most language books developed in Korea are focused on English education and that most of the exported books are English books for children and elementary schoolers. Language books made in Korea consist of multiple series and are categorized into different age groups and levels, not to mention the content and services provided alongside them. However, no matter how good the books are organized in the demanded style of overseas buyers and consumers, it is difficult for them to end up signing a sales contract.Yet, there are still many cases where language materials made in Korea are exported to other countries. It is thanks to several distinct characteristics they have that they have such strong competitiveness. In the 1980s, there were not many language books solely made by Korean publishers, and in most cases, they imported or processed those of famous overseas...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

[EVENT / IMAGE OF K-BOOK]

Authors Leading the Way for Korean Picture Books

Image of K-Book Authors Leading the Way for Korean Picture Books 2026.05 Poll results for “Which Korean picture book author would you like to meet at the book fair?” The poll for our May issue asked readers which Korean picture book author first comes to mind. The results highlighted several representative artists, each capturing readers with their unique charm. Suzy Lee took the top spot in this poll, receiving 37.5% of the votes. However, in this issue, we will introduce the works of all the featured authors regardless of the rankings. Every author leading the Korean picture book scene deserves respect, and their individual artistic value cannot be measured by numbers alone. With that in mind, we would like to introduce four beloved teams of creators. The first author is Suzy Lee, who earned 37.5% of the vote. She is an author who delicatel...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency list 2021.06.07 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.35 / 2021.06

[INFORMATION / INFO]

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 / INFO]

2021 K-Book Copyright Fair Online

2021 K-Book Copyright Fair Online 2021.05.03 We invite you to the 2021 K-Book Copyright Fair Online! The K-Book Copyright Fair Online offers virtual meeting sessions to Korean and overseas publishers where they can have rights sales meetings online during the fair.We provide support to the Korean publishing industry to expand the opportunities for copyright sales and build publishing networks.Support includes:- Equipment and interpretation for meetings- Overseas delivery charges for sending sample books- Online marketing class for copyright sales The K-Book Copyright Fair Online is a chance for overseas publishers to meet outstanding Korean content along with K-Books, and form a publishing network in Korea.If you would like to participate in the Fair as an overseas buyer, please send your name, country, and contact info (e-mail) to the e-mail addre...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Performance Summary of Korean Publications in the Global Publishing Market in 2020 and Prospects for 2021

Performance Summary of Korean Publications in the Global Publishing Market in 2020 and Prospects for 2021 2021.01.04 Performance summary of Korean publications in the global publishing market in 2020 The year 2020 will be recorded as a year in which Korean publications have had a meaningful experience in the global publishing market. It is because they have received balanced positive feedback in both fiction and non-fiction categories and in the Asian, European, US, and UK publishing markets. While certain titles or areas had been the cherry on the cake in the past, the trend has changed in 2020. Books in various genres have shown almost equally significant performance in various language regions. This can be interpreted that K-books are having closer interactions with readers across the world while gaining more influence in the global publishing market.In the first half of 2020, the publishing industry in the world has had an unexpected time of turbulence ...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Picturebook Gongjackso

Korean Publishers Picturebook Gongjackso A Picture Book Envisioning a Better World 2022.01.03 Picture books, which are easy to open and read, have abundant stories inside, making us ponder their usefulness. Picture books intended for adults are recently doing as well as the ones for children because people who learn their usefulness gain power to take positive turns in life through the emotion and wisdom learned from books. For this reason, a lot of support is being given to Picturebook Gongjackso, which is committed to 'a picture book that is embracing and changing the world' while having established its position as a leading picture book publisher for 7 years. Logo of Picturebook Gongjackso Please introduce what Picturebook Gongjackso does to those in overseas publishing. Also, why was the company named so? As the logo shows, Picturebook Gongjackso is a publisher created with a wall made of a brush and pen and a roof made of an opened book...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

[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

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency list 2021.05.03 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 Agency Liang Agency...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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