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One-Liner Quotes Travel Bookstore’s Pick 2022.08.01 I opened a small bookstore in Donghae, Gangwondo Province. It was not that I had a connection to it ? the lecture I gave at a library, by coincidence, was the beginning of everything. The first time I met the head of the library, I enviously said, “It would be great to live near the sea,” and he answered proudly, “Of course. You must try living here, too.” So, I took a month off to live in Donghae, which was not planned, and I fell in love with the sun’s energy that shone on the ocean every day.The 5-minute away ocean, nice people, and charmingly neat alleys seized my heart, which made me think seriously about moving to Donghae for good. So, with the idea of creating a hub in the area that introduces Donghae to travelers and the world to local residents, I opened a travel bookstore called “Zanzan Bookshop.” Naturally, I looked for books related to the region when I started choosing books to put on ...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

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Publishing Industry Full of Consolation and Sympathy in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Topic Publishing Industry Full of Consolation andSympathy in the Post-COVID-19 Era 2022.07.04 “Since my mother was not loved, I believed she would love more. Since my mother did not have anything, I thought she would fill someone’s heart more than others. I sincerely hope the story of this insignificant individual can give a sense of comfort to someone with a lonely and hungry heart. I was able to find a sense of consolation before others and by a lot. In addition to what I gained, I released my mother’s obituary collection. (Preface written by author Lee Soon-Ja’s daughter)”The above is the preface written to the essay At 60, as I Became a Sage Again (Humanist Publishing Group), released on May 9, 2022. The book is a collection of prose released after the death of the author Lee Soon-Ja, who won non-fiction award in the 7th Maeil Newspaper Senior Literary Awards last year. It may be that this word of consolation by a little known write...

VOL.48 / 2022.07

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Promoting La Torre and Korean Literature in Italy

Export Case Promoting La Torre and Korean Literature in Italy 2022.07.04 La Torre (Italian title for Tower (Moonji publishing)) by Bae Myung-hoon is the second Korean book we published, after Bae Suah's Notti invisibili, giorni sconosciuti (Italian title for Untold Night and Day (Jaeum & Moeum Publishing)).We planned its publication so that it was ready as a preview at the Salone del libro di Torino, the most important book fair in Italy. We reached this moment with a lot of excitement, as 2022 has been an important year of change for our publishing house, with a rebranding operation with a new logotype and visual identity. But let's start from the beginning. add editore is an independent publishing house founded in 2010 in Torino, a city historically linked to publishing.In 2015, returning from a few years spent developing cultural projects in Southeast Asia, I launched the Asia series, which includes different literary genres ...

VOL.48 / 2022.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Storybowl

Korean Publishers Storybowl A bowl that holds thoughtful, heartwarming stories 2025.12.01 Everyone, at least once in childhood, would have imagined something like this: a drawing on a blank sheet of paper suddenly popping out and speaking to you. Picture book author Baek Hee-Na brings that very imagination into reality - she creates three-dimensional dolls of her characters and places them into her scenes. With her fingertips, she delicately builds the world of her stories, transforming imagination into something tangible. In 2005, she was selected as “Illustrator of the Year” at the Bologna Ragazzi Awards, gaining recognition not only in Korea, but also abroad. In 2020, she became the first Korean recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, often called the Nobel Prize of children’s literature. Storybowl, a publishing house Baek Hee-Na founded to ensure a more creative and independent environment, is expanding the artistic universe beyond Korea and...

VOL.89 / 2025.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Storyseller

Korean Publishers Storyseller A storyteller who delivers unique experiences to the public 2025.10.02 Just as words have power, a name that is spoken often should not only convey identity and vision but also carry a positive meaning. What if we employed homonyms, words with multiple meanings? Such a name, open to diverse interpretations depending on context and intent, also carries a sense of wit and delight. Storyseller (이야기장수; Iyagijangsu), founded by Lee Yeon-Sil, one of Korea’s most celebrated editors, fills its books with stories as diverse and engaging as the word jangsu (장수), a term that itself carries multiple meanings, including “seller.” More than just selling stories, Storyseller seeks to reach readers everywhere, sharing life stories that are ordinary yet one of a kind. Logo of Storyseller It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you ...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, July 2022

Best Sellers 2nd Week, July 2022 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2022.08.01 Quite familiar books could be found on the best seller’s list for the 2nd week of July. For example, The Uncanny Convenience Store by Kim Ho-Yeon has been continuously soothing the hearts of its readers, and Farewell by Kim Young-Ha is still beloved by readers. Meanwhile, Kim Yonggyun and Kim Yonggyuns debuted on Aladdin’s “Reader’s Book Fund” last June. The book, published in the hope of ensuring the safety of workers and preventing unfortunate accidents, is an essential book for the world that we should all read. * K-Book Trends Vol. 44 ? Go to the interview with writer Kim Ho-Yeon Meanwhile, different genres have also caught readers’ attention, such as non-fiction, self-help, and humanities books. For example, Kim Da-Seul’s Manage Your Feelings to Manage Your Life teaches how important it is to take care of one’s feelings, ...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

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On the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Day, How Did the Korean Publishing Industry Spend the Day?

Topic On the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Day,How Did the Korean Publishing Industry Spend the Day? 2022.06.07 Many say, “The greater discovery than finding a new continent or inventing electricity is coining the concept, children.” Before the concept was recognized, children were merely toys for their parents or tools to use as a means. The discovery of the concept of children is the biggest for Chosun as it did not know the existence of young people. - Bang Jeong-Hwan, A historical study of the Joseon juvenile movement, The Chosun Ilbo, 1929/1/4. The year 2022 is the 100th anniversary of Children’s Day in Korea. The Children’s Day Declaration, announced by Bang Jeong-Hwan in 1922, is recognized as the world’s first children’s human rights declaration announced even before the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child (the Geneva Declaration) in 1924, which was adopted by the League of Nation...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.08.01 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...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

1st Week, June 2022

Best Sellers 1st Week, June 2022 Best Seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2022.07.04 Familiar titles could be found on the best sellers' list for the first week of June this year. Starting with writer Kim Young-Ha who took first place with Farewell, his latest novel in 9 years, writer Kim Hoon's novel collection, and the new title by writer Kim Jae-Sik who has been a star author among non-fiction fans, put their names among the top 10. Kim Hoon's Alone Over There is his second novel collection released 16 years after his Rivers and Mountains Without End (Munhakdongne). Just like he says, "I wrote this story as one of your neighbors," the book talks about the joy and sorrow of our close neighbors. Meanwhile, writer Kim Jae-Sik has been a well-loved writer in Korea, as a representative essayist, while his five non-fiction books have become best sellers in the past. Back with a new title, It's Okay to be Me after 2 years, he candidly s...

VOL.48 / 2022.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Zeen Scene

Korean Publishers Zeen Scene The true essence of everyday moments hidden in authentic scenery 2025.08.04 When we encounter a rare or exceptional moment or scene, we often say, “I’ve encountered something authentic.” In a literal sense, it refers to something rarely seen, but when interpreted through emotion, the term conveys both delight and joy. Perhaps that’s why books from the publisher ‘True Scenery’ spark the curiosity of readers simply by their existence. Those who open the books may find themselves encountering the true essence of spaces, objects, and daily life. In this issue of K-Book Trends’ Korean Publishers, we spoke with Zeen Scene’s CEO, Kim Jin-Hee, about the reality she sees and how she hopes to convey it through her books. The logo of Zeen Scene It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce to our international readers about...

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