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Korean Books Sought by Chinese Readers

Korean Books Sought by Chinese Readers   2020.07.13     During the three years of China’s import ban on Korean content that began in August 2016, Korea’s export of general books was significantly hit. However, for complete children’s book collections, picture books, educational materials, and comics, Chinese publishers omitted imprints and left out the nationality part of the authors, not bringing a stop to the import of copyrights. It was because the demand was high. Around September last year, beginning with the Beijing International Book Fair, Korean books’ export to China enjoyed eased regulation across books for adults and children, continuing the recovering trend.     Import of Korean Books   The restriction on issuing ISBN on Korean books triggered by the THAAD incident was eliminated from 2019, and since then, marking the nationality of Korean writers and imprints has recovered to a normal level. There are many possible reasons for this.First,...
  • VOL.24 / 2020.07
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Why K-Books are drawing attention from across the world

Why K-Books are drawing attention from across the world   2020.06.01     Amidst the time when countries are closing gates due to the spread of COVID-19, Korean literature is taking a step closer to overseas readers while drawing attention from the US, Britain, Germany, and Japan. The global interest in Hallyu (Korean Wave) and the Korean culture that once again swept the world with the movie “Parasite” from director Bong Joon-Ho early this year is said to have spread to literature with the outbreak of the pandemic.Corresponding to the phenomenon, diverse genres of Korean literature, including poems, novels, and children’s stories, are winning globally prominent awards, showcasing the potential of Korean literature once again. Poem collection A Drink of Red Mirror (Munji Books) by Kim Hye-Soon which was recently published was nominated for the best-translated book in the US, while the novel A Murderer's Mnemonics (Munhakdongne) by Kim Young-Ha was chosen as the best ...
  • VOL.23 / 2020.06
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The Tiger: The Origin of Korea’s Symbolic Story

Image of K-Book   The Tiger: The Origin of Korea’s Symbolic Story   2025.05.07     Tigers (called ‘호랑이(horangi)’ in Korean) symbolize Koreans’ strong spirit     In the “What animal best represents Korea?” poll, the tiger received an overwhelming 83.1% of the vote. Tigers have long been deeply rooted in Korean history and culture, with Koreans referring to them as Sangun (山君; the king of the mountain), symbolizing the majesty and authority of nature. The Legend of Dangun is a classic example of the symbolism of the tiger. The legend explains the origins of the founding of Korea, where Dangun, the son of Hwanung, the god of the sky, founded Gojoseon. When Hwanung descends to rule the human world, a bear and a tiger begin training to become human by eating mugwort and garlic in a cave. However, the tiger leaves halfway through, and the bear, who persev...
  • VOL.82 / 2025.05
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The Vegetarian by Han Kang

I Read   The Vegetarian by Han Kang   2025.05.07   This article is a review written by a Japanese reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com   Japanese and Korean covers of The Vegetarian     Han Kang’s The Vegetarian is a haunting, deeply psychological novel that explores personal autonomy, societal expectations, and the consequences of nonconformity. The story follows Yeong-hye, an ordinary woman who suddenly decides to stop eating meat after a series of disturbing dreams. What begins as a simple dietary choice soon spirals into a harrowing transformation, unsettling her family and leading to increasingly surreal and tragic events.The novel is divided into three parts, each narrated by different people in Yeong-hye’s life?her ...
  • VOL.82 / 2025.05
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Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun

I Read   Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun   2025.04.07   This article is a review written by a Polish reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com   Are you interested in psychological thrillers that leave you questioning everything? Do you enjoy stories that aren’t just about solving a mystery but about the aftermath of tragedy? Then Lemon (Changbi Publishers) is the book for you!   English and Korean covers of Lemon     Kwon Yeo-Sun’s Lemon, translated by Janet Hong, is a gripping dive into the unresolved tragedy of the “High School Beauty Murder” in South Korea. In the summer of 2002, when everyone was caught up in World Cup fever, nineteen-year-old Kim Hae-on was murdered. But here...
  • VOL.81 / 2025.04
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The Whole House Clean-Out Services for Dead Men

The Whole House Clean-Out Services for Dead Men   2020.10.05                         The Whole House Clean-Out Services for Dead Men - A book spotlighted by various media outlets in Korea. “When someone dies alone, my work begins.”   Lonely death is now not just a matter of the old… It has become the reality for the middle-aged and young adults. A story about desolated death, where age and gender do not matter. Things you did not know, or things you have been turning a blind eye to about lonely deaths… The cold reality of lonely death in the words of writer Kim Wan, a special cleaner.   While ‘death’ is the main source of the book, its story is about ‘life’. "How will you live your life? How will you face your last moment of breath?" The book throws out questions about life and death.   A special service provided on the edge between life and death. "I clean the ho...
  • VOL.27 / 2020.10
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Space Created by Space

Space Created by Space   2020.09.07                       Space Created Space - Cultural Evolution represented by changes in space.   The climatic and geological limits of each region created a unique lifestyle and culture. Walls made of stone were central to Western architecture with the region having less rain and hard ground. Slanted roofs and pillars were integral to Eastern architecture with the region having soft ground and frequent rainfall. And today, A new style of architecture emerged with inter-regional exchange and development of IT technologies. What will create new ideas and culture and a new form of architecture in the future?   “Creation, Exchange, and Evolution of Culture” Insightful reinterpretation by of architect Yoo Hyunjoon   “Architecture always evolves to survive in the surrounding environment” - Yoo Hyunjoon   How are new ideas made?Space Created Space...
  • VOL.26 / 2020.09
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2020 Korea-Indonesia Online Meeting

2020 Korea-Indonesia Online Meeting K-Book Platform turns into a networking channel for Korean publications’ advancement into overseas markets   2020.09.07   The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister: Park Yang-Woo) and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA; President: Kim Soo-Young) hosted the 2020 Korea-Indonesia Online Meeting in the COEX Conference Room in Seoul from June 29th (Mon.) to July 1st (Wed.) to reinvigorate the publishing industry struggling with restricted exports due to the recent pandemic.   Icon of “Visiting Korean Book Fair 2020”   The two organizations have been hosting the “Visiting Korean Book Fair” since 2015 to support the export of domestic publications. Publishers have been visiting 3 to 5 promising new overseas markets and carrying out 1:1 business meetings each year. This year, it was the third fair held in Indonesia after 2017 and 2018, but due to the recently imposed restrictions on immi...
  • VOL.26 / 2020.09
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Review of Seoul International Book Fair 2017

Review of Seoul International Book Fair 2017 Small and Clear Taste, Permeates Our Life Again   2017.6.30   The International Book Fair 2017 was held for five days from June 14th to 18th in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. The event was a lively scene, celebrating new trends in the Korean publishing industry with enthusiastic industry insiders and book-lovers.     Beyond Huge Online Bookstores   Online bookstores are sweeping around the world, following the trend started by Amazon. Due to this tremendous change, local independent bookstores in our town are closing one after another. People quickly get used to the convenience of online bookstores, left behind the memories of sitting down to read books in bookstores and returning to discover the rest of the stories. People pick up either recommendations or bestsellers from website as the trendy topics fill the streets, so our taste becomes more common place. After discovering that b...
  • VOL.1 / 2017.06
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Visiting Book Fair Thailand 2017

Visiting Book Fair Thailand 2017 Welcome K-Book to Thailand!   2017.6.30   It is well known that Korean books are drawing great interest in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian publishing market has been acknowledged for its huge growth potential and Korean publishes are also seeking new opportunities for exporting their books. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea will visit Southeast Asian countries and introduce Korean books consecutively for two years.   △ View of Visiting Book Fair Thailand 2017   For two days from June 1st to 2nd 2017, the Bangkok Landmark Hotel in Thailand was crowded with Korean and Thai publishers. This was because the “Visiting Book Fair” was held in Thailand, where various Korean books are introduced directly to the oversea market to meet the high demand.   △ Export consultation between Korean and Thai publishers   Many Korean publishing companies, which are interested in entering the Southeast Asian market, ...
  • VOL.1 / 2017.06
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