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[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Book Trip [Book Space in Korean Media ②] Jeongdok Public Library Finding Filming Spots Hidden in the Library 2022.11.07 Jeongdok Public Library in Bukchon, where Korean history and traditions come to life, is a 15-minute walk from Anguk Station. Therefore, it is an ideal location to visit, embracing the unique Korean vibe. If you walk along the tranquil alley you will see Hanok (traditional Korean house), tourists wearing Hanbok, and billboards written in Korean, and you will find yourself at the library in no time. Jeongdok Public Library was previously Gyeonggi High School ? which was also previously the first public middle school in Korea built in 1900. As such, the library is the presence of the history of Korean education. As well as its historical significance, the library also attracts many visitors because it has been used as the filming site for numerous movies and dramas. So, how about we follow the trail and see how various films and dramas were...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

[TREND / TOPIC]

The “Healing Fiction” Fever

Topic The “Healing Fiction” Fever Trending: Fiction With the Theme of Healing Space 2022.10.04 Because I work in a book review team in a press agency, I meet dozens of books every week. And, recently, novels with similar designs and colors caught my attention, and I collected them on one side of the office. Then, one day, one of my colleagues from another team came to say hello, saw the stacks, and asked, “What are they? Are they a series?” Oh, yes. They may appear to belong to the same series, as they are so similar - in terms of atmosphere, not context. Every book seems to be indistinguishable from the others. Their warm color tone, and the “thing.” They all have some “house” drawn on their covers. So, even though people say that this is the generation of non-book-readers, I thought that it was worthy enough to write an article about this phenomenon as there must be a reason for their commonality.In fact, articles about this trend have been around...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Sail and Anchor: A Publisher of Depth and Sensuous Books

Korean Publishers Sail and Anchor: A Publisher of Depth and Sensuous Books 2026.07 The independent publisher “Sail and Anchor” is a house that publishes books as deeply memorable as its own name. The books from Sail and Anchor instantly capture the eye, containing writings that are both beautiful and profound. From books with keen insights into easily overlooked everyday subjects to titles introduced for the very first time in Korea, they publish works that leave a lasting impression on the reader’s heart—including The Chronicles of Monami 153, The Unknown Grandmother, The Book of Zero, and Captive Stones. In this issue, we aim to examine the unique book philosophy and vision that only Sail and Anchor can showcase. Q. The name immediately catches the eye. Why “Sail and Anchor”? Please explain the origin and meaning behind the name. &nbs...

VOL.96 / 2026.07

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Kaparushkina Diana (Jang Diana)

Korean Translator Kaparushkina Diana (Jang Diana) 2022.11.07 Profile ? Korean-Russian translator ? E-mail: diana_jang@daum.net ? Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/РусскийязыксДианойЧанг Educational Status ? 1993.09. - 1997.07., Bachelor of Western Languages and Western Literature, UrGU, Russia ? 2001.04. - Present, Member of the MAPRYAL (International Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature) ? 2001.06. - 2002.06., Completed the Russian Language Course for Foreigners at Moscow A.S. Pushkin Russian State University, IRYAP ? 2005.03. - 2008.02., Master's Degree in Russian Language and Literature at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Graduate School ? 2010.01. - Present, Member of the Korean Association of Russian Language & L...

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[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Library

#K-Book #Library KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.11.07 The Old Man of the Library 1. Publication Details Title | The Old Man of the LibraryAuthor | Choi Jeehye, Eum JoungwonPublisher | goraebook libraryPublication Date | 2014-10-02ISBN | 9788997165797No. of pages | 40Dimensions | 218 * 265 2. Copyright Contact Name | Lee KyusuEmail | goraebook@naver.comPhone | +82-31-955-9680 3. Book Intro This is a story about an old man who wanted children to dream bigger. As the president of a shoe company and successful business man, the old man wanted people to enjoy a culture that enriched the mind and soul through books. So he opened a library for children who were too poor to read books. “Inpyo Library for Children” in Sanggye, Seoul, is Korea’s first private library for children. The laughter of children changed the atmosphere of ...

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[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.11.07 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 ...

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[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countries in Cooperation with Korean Agency

Export Case Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countriesin Cooperation with Korean Agency 2022.10.04 Amid an unprecedented wave of interest in Korean content, through my agency, I have the privilege of helping children’s, YA, and crossover Korean books across all genres to spread beyond Korea’s borders and into new markets outside of Asia. Korean fiction for adult readers is gaining significant attention and experiencing a real boom in many Western markets, including English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. But children’s books are lagging behind that trend, perhaps because publishers often look for familiar settings that they think parents and children will recognise and identify themselves more easily within. But the movement toward a more diverse publishing list is reaching across all reading ages and helping open up catalogues to more and more works in translation. As a result, many of the Korean titles I have sold were t...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[TREND / ONE-LINER QUOTES]

A Diplomat’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes A Diplomat’s Pick 2022.10.04 “Yeonhaengnok (燕行錄)” is a very special collection of Korean travel literature. Marco Polo’s The Travels of Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta’s Rihla, and monk Hyecho’s Wang Ocheonchukguk Jeon are travelogues about the writers’ trips to other countries, but Yeonhaengnok is different from typical travelogues as it is a journal about diplomatic activities. The book is a well-organized, systematic travel journal written by former diplomats of Korea cumulated over a long period of time. It is very unlikely to find something of its kind anywhere in the world except in Korea. One of the best-appraised Yeonhaengnoks in Korea is The Jehol Diary written by Park Ji-Won as he returned from China in 1780. The book The Jehol Diary (Green Bee) is a travel journal of events that took place over a 3,500km round trip of the Joseon diplomatic corps, as they departed from Seoul...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Kepler49: Opening the Future of K-Popup Books

Korean Publishers Kepler49: Opening the Future of K-Popup Books 2026.05 Kepler49 is a pioneer in the popup book market, a field that is still unfamiliar in the domestic market. They create popup books that comfort the sensibilities of not only children but also adults, including titles such as Garden, Zoological, Zhuchka, Kudryavka, Laika, Dokdo, The Isle of Rocky Waves, and Fly, Baby Songbird. In this May 2026 issue, we delve into Kepler49’s unique vision, the reasons why they create popup books, and the future of the popup book medium. Publisher Kepler49 ⓒKepler49 Q. First, could you give us a brief introduction to your publishing house? Tell us about the types of books Kepler49 publishes. Kepler49 is a publisher that hopes popup books can be both books and toys that provide a brief ...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

The Future of Our Society as Told by an Editor from Maybooks

Korean Publishers The Future of Our Society as Told by an Editor from Maybooks 2026.04 Maybooks is a publishing house that looks toward people. The books published by Maybooks, such as People on the Edge, Workers, Falling Down, What Is Your Gender?, and The Perspective of Disability Studies, pay attention to the marginalized in our society. Through the voice of an editor, we aim to examine how Maybooks views our society and how it accompanies the marginalized through books. The Maybooks booth at the 2023 Seoul International Book Fair.The catchphrase "Another World Is Possible" and the main keywords that Maybooks explores are prominent. Q. Please give a brief introduction of yourself. Also, from an editor's perspective, could you briefly introduce what kind of books Maybooks publishes? He...

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