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Book Trip Gangneung, Gangwon-do A Region of Rich History and Culture 2021.09.06 Having a blue ocean of the East Sea to the east and jaw-dropping scenery along with the lush greens of the Taebaeksan Mountain Range to the west, Gangneung of Gangwon-do Province is a city with glorious history and culture boasting both sheer beauty and long tradition. As a popular tourist destination with much to enjoy, the city becomes a hot place every year with Sogeum River, and Daegwalleong, famous for their beautiful landscape, not to mention Jumunjin and Gyeongpodae Pavilion crowded with tourists. Also, Ojukheon House, where Yi I, known by his pen name “Yulgok,” who was an outstanding Korean scholar, and his mother Shin Saimdang used to live, shows off noble beauty as historic cultural heritage.The small and large bookstores of Gangneung, famous as the birthplace of novelist Heo Gyun and poet Heo Nanseolheon of the Joseon dynasty, bring its local culture to life. Some c...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF)

Topic 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) Theme - 긋닛:斷續 punctuation 2021.08.02 The 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) is set open at S-Factory in Seongsu-dong for 5 days from September 8th to 12th under the theme of “긋닛:斷續 punctuation.” This year’s fair will have its role as “market” complemented, which was assessed to be lacking in last year’s fair when it was open online for the first time due to the pandemic. In addition, reflecting the readers’ demands for an offline meeting, this year’s fair will be more compact though smaller in size compared to last year. 긋닛:斷續 punctuationThe theme of the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair “긋닛” read as “gutnit” is an old Korean word meaning close to the state of “intermittent,” pausing and continuing repeatedly. It also has the meaning of comma (,) and full stop (.).Topic of 2021 SIBFAt this juncture, the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair approaches. While...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Protect the Ecosystem and Environment with Books

Special Project Protect the Ecosystem and Environment with Books Earth, the planet we must protect 2021.08.02 Climate crisis, zero waste, and sustainability; these are keywords commonly found these days. They seem to have become more common after the outbreak of COVID-19, as more people are interested in environmental issues due to this unprecedented disease. Also, as the social distancing period is extended, the increasing amount of daily trash such as plastic and single-use products rose as a social issue. Alert consumers are actively participating in solving environmental problems by carrying out campaigns such as zero waste, using environment-friendly products, and carrying reusable containers instead to reduce single-use packages. Efforts continue in the publishing industry as well. With public interest, books about ecosystems and the environment increased greatly. Also, books about the environment and zero waste are published, interacting with readers. Follow...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

SpringSunshine Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers SpringSunshine Publishing Co. Warm Spring Sunshine for Every Child 2023.07.03 SpringSunshine Publishing Co. is a publishing house specializing in children’s and young adult books. It has been devoted to delivering stories to its readers by publishing about 150 titles over the past 11 years since it was established in 2012. While SpringSunshine Publishing Co. covers heartwarming stories for children like the spring sunlight, it has also been making books that discuss social issues or problems that we need to ponder. It also actively communicates with readers by attending numerous events and spreads the philosophical idea embedded in the books to society by donating its profits and books to children through various channels. Following is an interview with SpringSunshine Publishing Co., which has been doing its best to make the world a healthier and happier place for children to live in. Logo of SpringSunshine Pu...

VOL.60 / 2023.07

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#Poem

#K-Book #Poem KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.11.01 MY HEART IS BEING TILTED TO YOU 1. Publication Details Title | MY HEART IS BEING TILTED TO YOUAuthor | Nah TaejuPublisher | RH KOREA.CO.,LTDPublication Date | 2019-02-18ISBN | 9788925565736No. of pages | 220Dimensions | 135 * 192 2. Copyright Contact Name | Seongah BakEmail | sabak@rhk.co.krPhone | +82-2-6443-8845 3. Book Intro Words of regards written will all kindness and refined words.This is a book of poems by Na Tae Joo, who looks at the world and its people with a warm gaze. Greatly loved for the poems that brings sympathy to many people, Na has portrayed a heart full of gratitude this time. This book contains 100 unpublished poems by the Na Tae Joo, who says that the role of the poet is to collect beautiful things fro...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

The Sun Is Radiant, and Life Is Precious

New Books The Sun Is Radiant, and Life Is Precious 2021.10.05 The Sun Is Radiant, and Life Is Precious: The Story of Milanonna The first Korean to study fashion in Milano, A YouTuber reaching for a million subscribers, A good “adult” who wants to be like us, A Fashionable Granny, Milanonna. Growth over success, belief over stubbornness. An essay filled with Milanonna’s life experiences, wisdom, and inner strength.“Everyone is a main character.” A message of encouragement to readers from Milanonna, a YouTuber who tries to understand this generation. Self-respect: Show some respect to the one and only youDevotion: Devote 24 hours of your time to something meaningfulDignity: The less you have, the more comfortable you areResponsibility:...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do

Book Trip Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do A city of daily leisure 2021.08.02 Dangjin-si, or Dangjin City, located in the northernmost cove area of Chungcheongnam-do, got its name from the region’s history of a harbor city that used to be the gateway to Tang during the Silla Dynasty. It neighbors Asan and Seosan of Chungcheongnam-do to the East and West respectively. As it faces Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do Province, to the North, it is the first region people reach when they ride down the Seohaean Expressway out of the province. The vast ocean spreads out to the South, and you can have a good time on the foreshore by renting gear at local stores. Waegok Village is the only place in Korea where you can enjoy sunrise, sunset, and moonrise at one spot, making it the perfect place to relish leisurely time. As such, Dangjin-si has recently become a rising star on the west coast, offering various things to see and enjoy. Every part of Dangjin-si is full of ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

WANG TSE YU

Korean Translator WANG TSE YU 2021.10.05 Contact ? E-Mail: twjmj4679@gmail.com Education ? Master of Chinese Literature, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan ? Completed Ph.D., Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Korea University, Korea Teaching Career ? Lecturer at the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Korea University ? Lecturer at the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Hanshin University ? (Currently) Full-time Foreign Lecturer at the Department of Chinese for Tourism Business, Jangan University Translated Works (Korean-Chinese) Works supported by the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) ? A Distant and Beautiful Place, Yang Gui-Ja (?美村的人?, 天津百花文? (Chinese publisher), 2001) ? The...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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#Adolescent Literature

#K-Book #Adolescent Literature KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.10.05 Yujin and Yujin 1. Publication Details Title | Yujin and YujinAuthor | Lee Geum-yiPublisher | Prooni Books, Inc.Publication Date | 2004-07-10ISBN | 9788957980132No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Lee HyojinEmail | copyright@prooni.comPhone | +82-2-581-0334 3. Book Intro Lee Geum-yi has previously published children’s books and novels that contain realistic portrayals of social reality. In Yujin and Yujin, she deals with the serious social issue of child sexual abuse.Through the delicate portrayal of the psychology of Big Yujin and Little Yujin, who were raped together when they were little, Lee follows their daily lives while at the same time exploring the grave subject mat...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INFORMATION / INFO]

K-Book Promotion Event

Info K-Book Promotion Event 2021.10.05 Meet K-Books in every corner of the world!12 Cultural Centers and 2 Culture and Information Officers will be hosting the K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event between August and December with an aim to spread the values of K-Books and boost public awareness. Region Country Asia Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Turkey Europe Belgium, Sweden (Culture and Information Officer), Spain, United Kingdom CIS Russia Africa Nigeria, South Africa (Culture and Information Officer) Oceania Au...

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