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[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
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

The Convergence of AI and Stocks: An Author Who Reads the Trends

Korean Authors   The Convergence of AI and Stocks: An Author Who Reads the Trends     2026.07     Stocks and artificial intelligence are captivating South Korea in 2026. Amids this phenomenon, there is an author who published a book this past April on stock investment secrets using the generative AI “Gemini.” We would like to listen to the story of author Cho Sung-ho, who wrote about Korea’s stock fever and how to establish an investment headquarters by using AI as a personal secretary.         Q. The combination of Gemini and stocks seems to epitomize South Korea’s trends in 2026. Could you please introduce yourself and share what inspired you to write this book?   I am currently serving as a professor in the Department of AI and Software at Hanshin University. I have spent many years researching and teaching computer science and software, and...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

TURTLENECK PRESS: The Delightful Challenge of a Solo Publisher

Korean Publishers   TURTLENECK PRESS:The Delightful Challenge of a Solo Publisher     2026.06     TURTLENECK PRESS is a solo publishing house founded by veteran editor Kim BoHee. Although recently established, it has quickly become a rising star in the publishing industry, notably releasing the bestseller Editorial Thinking. The name itself playfully evokes the image of avid book lovers sitting for hours until their necks bend forward like turtles. True to its unique name, the publisher also runs a newsletter called “The Turtleneck Letter.” We sat down to hear about the vision and dreams of TURTLENECK PRESS, a company that does truly special things.   Q. Your publishing house has such an intriguing name. Why “TURTLENECK PRESS”?   TURTLENECK P...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

What Do Life and Death Look Like for Single-Person Households in South Korea?

New Books   What Do Life and Death Look Likefor Single-Person Households in South Korea?     2026.06     Kim Su-Young, The Inevitable Loneliness, 2026.   In 2021, Professor Kim Su-Young, author of The Inevitable Loneliness, launched the 〈ALONE〉 project, a two-year study documenting the lives of 109 single-person households. This book brings to light the stories of 56 participants from that research. As of August 2025, South Korea officially entered an era where single-person households exceed ten million. Recognizing that living alone is a structural landscape carved out by late-industrial society, the author conceptualizes this phenomenon as a mechanism of self-production and self-reproduction.   Under the heavy shadows of an unstable labor market and a rapidly aging society, individuals in single-person households must live as the sole authors of ...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

Bestsellers for the First Week of May: Family Month Special

Best Sellers   Bestsellers for the First Week of May:Family Month Special     2026.06     Major franchises dominate the majority of South Korea’s offline bookstore market. Currently, four major franchises—Kyobo Book Centre, Youngpoong Bookstore, Jongno Books, and Arc N Book—are competing in the offline retail sector. Starting with Kyobo Book Centre, which has the largest number of branches, followed by Youngpoong Bookstore, Jongno Books, and Arc N Book, we will examine the top 10 best-selling books.   In our last issue, we explored the bestseller chart at Youngpoong Bookstore. For this June edition, which marks the fourth installment of our offline bookstore bestseller analysis, we conclude our look at the “Big Four” franchises by examining Arc N Book’s top sellers from...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[INFORMATION / K-BOOK MAP]

A Literary Journey to Gangneung in June: When the Plantain Flowers Bloom

K-Book Map   A Literary Journey to Gangneung in June:When the Plantain Flowers Bloom     2026.06     My heart is a lake,Row toward me, love.Your white shadow I’ll take in my arms,I’ll break like jade on your prow.   Like the poetic lines of Kim Dong-Myung, Gangneung is a city where quiet resonance and deep lingering emotions reside. His literature no longer stays confined within the pages of a book. Instead, his words have gently dissolved into the sea, the open fields, and the serene, timeless pathways of this beautiful region.         Kim Dong-Myung Literary Museum   Following the quiet, secluded paths of Sacheon-myeon, where the Kim Dong-Myung Literary Museum is located, the birthplace where the poet was born and raised quietly reveals itself. In the center of the courtyard stands a monument inscribed with his famous poem Pl...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

What If You Encountered Your Own Clone One Day?

New Books   What If You Encountered Your Own Clone One Day?     2026.05     Can Hate Be Replicated?, Yoon, Hye-seong, 2026.   Yoon, Hye-seong’s debut novel, Can Hate Be Replicated?, has been released as part of the "Short Series" by Safe House (Anjeongaok), a publisher specializing in genre fiction. Safe House is a production studio that creates and distributes stories for "fandoms" of genres such as SF, fantasy, mystery, horror, and romance. Author Yoon previously co-wrote the script for the K-drama 〈The Dream Life of Mr. Kim〉. While that drama offered a realistic and satirical portrayal of the lives of Korean office workers, Can Hate Be Replicated? explores a deeply human story of alienation, conflict, and the eventual downfall of a couple facing extreme suffering. The novel is categorized as a "Gyeong-jangpyeon," a format that can be described as a novella—a medi...
  • VOL.94 / 2026.05
[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

April Blooms: Bestsellers of the Month

Best Sellers   April Blooms:Bestsellers of the Month     2026.05     Major franchises dominate the majority of South Korea's offline bookstore market. Currently, four major franchises—Kyobo Book Centre, Youngpoong Bookstore, Jongno Books, and Arc N Book—are competing in the offline retail sector. Starting with Kyobo Book Centre, which has the largest number of branches, followed by Youngpoong Bookstore, Jongno Books, and Arc N Book, we will examine the top 10 best-selling books.   In our previous issue, we examined the bestsellers at Kyobo Book Centre. For our May edition—the third installment of our offline bookstore analysis—we focus on the bestseller list from Jongno Books for the first week of April. Taking the top spot at Jongno Books this week is Project Hail Mary, published by RHK (RH Korea). This surge in popularity is directly linked to the cinematic release of the film adaptat...
  • VOL.94 / 2026.05
[INFORMATION / K-BOOK MAP]

A Literary Journey to Andong with Children for Korea’s “Family Month”

K-Book Map   A Literary Journey to Andongwith Children for Korea’s “Family Month”     2026.05     Andong, a city where the noble "Yangban" spirit remains very much alive, is also home to a dedicated literary museum for children. In this edition of K-Book Map, we invite you to Andong, a destination where families can immerse themselves in both traditional Korean culture and children’s literature this “Family Month”. For those seeking a getaway that harmonizes Korea’s timeless traditions with contemporary cultural experiences, we highly recommend this journey that promises satisfaction for all generations.         Kwon Jung Saeng Children's Literature Museum   Your journey should begin at Kwon Jung Saeng Children’s L...
  • VOL.94 / 2026.05
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Author Baek Heesung: The Architect Who Infuses Spaces with Memory and Designs for Humanity

Korean Authors   Author Baek Heesung:The Architect Who Infuses Spaces with Memory and Designs for Humanity     2026.06     Fantastic Thoughts, The One Who Writes   Heesung Baek is both an architect and a writer. He has authored works that deeply explore the relationship between architecture and humanity, including Fantastic Thoughts, The Invisible House, Where the Light Leads, and The One Who Writes. As an acclaimed author whose books are currently preparing for international publication, how did he first begin his journey into writing? Above all, Baek’s architectural work shares a profound similarity with his writing. He creates architectural spaces centered around the theme of “memory” and weaves narratives into them. We sat down to listen directly to the insights of this architect, who infuses physical spaces with the warmth of human ...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
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