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Gangseo Miracle Library, Busan

Book Trip   [Beautiful Library in Korea ③] Gangseo Miracle Library, Busan A Memoir of Happy Days When Books, Nature, and People Harmonized   2022.04.04   The biggest port city of Korea, Busan, which embraces the blue sea, is known to be the best vacation spot for people. Busan is filled with attractions like wide-open sea, time-engraved historical sites, and impressive places you can discover like you find hidden objects from a picture. Those places give you a sense of relief from daily lives and room to rest and recharge. To pick the best way to enjoy peace during a vacation is to read books as if there is nothing one has to do. Is that why Busan has many public libraries and boasts a high usage rate? Out of numerous libraries, Gangseo Miracle Library, which was built as part of the Miracle Library project (Children's library construction project that has been promoted in various regions across the country), recorded the highest utilization rate am...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
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The Comeback of Best-selling Books is Thanks to Youtube

Topic   The Comeback of Best-selling Books is Thanks to Youtube   2022.03.07   “Try this.”It’s not some random street vendor tempting tourists to try Dalgona using Squid Game’s popularity. Winter Bookstore, one of the most popular BookTubers (Book + Youtuber) with 230K subscribers, posted a video introducing a book. Her influence is truly colossal.The book she introduced was Why Fish Don’t Exist, a non-fiction book written by US science journalist Lulu Miller. Let’s go back to the starting point to see how it became popular. The book was published on December 17, 2021, and it did not gain much popularity in Korea at first. Lulu Miller was a new science journalist and a writer just introduced to Korean readers. Though the book contains excellent writing and exciting stories, the one-person publisher, Gom Books, did not have the marketing power to make the book popular. Why Fish Don’t Exist was reviewed in major newspapers several times, but the public did n...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
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Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan

Export Case   Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in Japan Publishing status of translated Korean literature   2022.03.07   Hayakawa Publishing has been translating and publishing original novels of Korean dramas that succeeded in Japan since the mid-2000s. For example, we published Physician Janggeum (Greenboat Magics) by Kim Sang-Hyeon in 2004 and Seodongyo (Knowledge Smith) by Jung Jae-In and Kim Young-Hyun in 2006. We have been selling novels of successful Korean history and romance dramas in Japan to Japanese K-drama fans.Then, the mega-hit of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 (Minumsa Publishing) by Cho Nam-Joo in 2018, and Almonds (Changbi Publishers) of Sohn Won-Pyung in 2019 worked as a game-changer in the overseas literature market in Japan, transforming and expanding it. These two books were also massively popular in Korea and highly appraised, with fun storylines. So, the reason behind their popularity in Japan can be largely put to two a...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
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Writer Bak Cham-Sae

Korean Authors   Writer Bak Cham-Sae A multi-player who expands the reach of literature   2025.02.17   As society rapidly changes and seeks novelty, the scope of what a single medium can cover and expand is becoming increasingly complex. Literature, too, is breaking down existing boundaries, evolving anew, and permeating our lives in an expanded form. Bak Cham-Sae, a writer who has been prolific in the midst of these changes, works with ChatGPT to create original works that go beyond existing literary conventions, introduce new forms of poetry, and create various contents that interpret the theme of literature in different ways. Describing herself as a “writing laborer,” Bak Cham-Sae is breaking new ground in Korean literature through her various writing activities. The following is an interview with Bak Cham-Sae, who is not bound to a specific genre or format, but rather crosses the boundaries of society, culture, and technology through her writing, providing ...
  • VOL.79 / 2025.02
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Writer Kim Dong-Sic

Korean Authors   Writer Kim Dong-Sic Inspiring reader empathy and bringing a fresh breeze to the literary world   2025.01.06   Just as the world is becoming more diverse, so are the paths to the literary world. In the past, writing contests were considered the prime gateway to becoming a writer, but a growing number of people are now becoming writers by gaining public attention for their talent and passion for writing. This is especially the case among the younger generation. A prime example is writer Kim Dong-sic, who gained attention by posting short stories with exceptional imagination and entertaining content on online communities. Praised as a “genius,” he has since solidified his unique literary world through consistent writing novels.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.   Hello, everyone! It’s my pleasu...
  • VOL.78 / 2025.01
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Chaeksesang Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers   Chaeksesang Publishing Co. Dreaming of a virtuous cycle of intellectual growth through books   2024.12.02   We are living in a globalized world. Many people think that various technological factors are the drivers behind globalization, but there are few mediums that enable people around the world to share sentiments and knowledge across cultural and linguistic boundaries like books. Books are more than just a tool for conveying information or stories - they play an important role in helping people of different backgrounds and values empathize and communicate with each other. This is why the world needs good books. Believing that good books can make the world a better place, Chaeksesang Publishing is committed to publishing books that are timeless and essential for everyone in the globalized world. Following is an interview with Chaeksesang Publishing, a company that strives to create a world of value and intelligence.   ...
  • VOL.77 / 2024.12
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Seoul International Book Fair 2022

Info   Seoul International Book Fair 2022 “One Small Step”   2022.05.02               Seoul International Book Fair 2022(SIBF)With the topic of "One Small Step", we would like to look at the path we should take with authors who have made art, putting wisdom in books.   Period: June 1, 2022 (Wed.) - June 5, 2022 (Sun.)Venue: Hall A, COEX, Gangnam-gu, SeoulHost: Korean Publishers Association (KPA)Organizer: Seoul International Book FairSponsors: Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST), Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), and Korean Publishing Foundation (KPF)   Scheduled Programs   Program Major content Main programs on the topic Book exhibitions, lectures, and seminars BBDK Awards ceremony for “Best Book Design ...
  • VOL.46 / 2022.05
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Queen of Words

New Books   Queen of Words   2022.04.04                       A magical moment presented by the light of words, Queen of Words After learning words in class, I fell asleep among the many words I had learned. And, I discovered their secret.Some words shed light. The word “puzzling” is a light to brighten the path to the ocean. The word “tranquility” is a light to live in the shadow. And the word “moonlight” is a light for us to live together.Once we embrace the words in our hearts with a bright and warm mind, they begin to shine. Their light has a mysterious power, and I believe in it.Imagining the beautiful light that will shine upon the world, I am the queen of words! The different light of words brightens the heart of a small, lonely child.Though the reality might be challenging and lonely, the little girl begins to draw the light of hope with her imagination.A beautiful and special bo...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
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Anyang Pavilion (Books on Contemporary Public Art)

Book Trip   [Beautiful Library in Korea ②] Anyang Pavilion(Books on Contemporary Public Art) A Heavenly Harmony of Rest, Nature, and Global Art Pieces   2022.03.07   Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, is a city of art. It hosts Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) every 3 years, which is the only public art festival in Korea, with Anyang-si as background. The APAP is a project where the city cooperates with artists from around the world to interpret and turn the changing context and environment of a modern city like Anyang, including its history, culture, landscape, and development, into various public artworks such as pure art, sculpture, structure, design, and performance. It also turns the city itself into a gallery so that the citizens can enjoy art in daily life. Anyang Pavilion, is the only library specialized in public art in Korea, being a special cultural complex that serves as both a library and an art exhibition hall. Let’s meet Anyang Pavilion, a library that deli...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
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#K-Webtoon Fantasy

#K-Book   #K-Webtoon Fantasy KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.04.04   Tower of God 1. Publication Details   Title | Tower of GodAuthor | SIUPublisher | YOUNG COM Co.,LtdPublication Date | 2019-11-12ISBN | 791190153171No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 145 * 200   2. Copyright Contact   Name | NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.Email | dl_webtoonpub@webtoonscorp.comPhone | +82-31-784-1193   3. Book Intro   This is Tower of God, a web comic serialized on Naver Webtoon since 2010, published in book form. A boy named Bam sets off on an adventure to find someone precious to him, but he is tested with increasingly intense challenges in a mysterious tower where he simply cannot stop. This epic narrative is full of characters with strong personalities, outrageous strategies, twists, and splendid action, presenting readers with incredible immersion thanks to a solid sto...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
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