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Helen Cho

Korean Translator   Helen Cho   2023.02.20   Helen Cho is a freelance translator and interpreter based in Seoul and London. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from University College London, UK. She won the 46th Modern Korean Literature Translation Commendation Award in Fiction, and multiple Translation Grants from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. She has translated numerous literary works, films, plays, and musicals. As an interpreter, her areas of expertise include literature, art, film, performing arts, culture, media, and education.   PROFILE   • Korean-English translator/interpreter • solongoshelen@gmail.com   EDUCATION   • 2009: University College London, UK - Master of Arts in Engli...
  • VOL.55 / 2023.02
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Kong Yuan

Korean Translator   Kong Yuan   2022.10.04     Profile   • Korean-Chinese translator • E-mail: kongyuan@naver.com   Educational Status   • Graduated from Peking University, Department of Korean Language (majored in Korean Language, Bachelor) • Graduated from Peking University, Department of Asian & African Linguistics (majored in Korean Culture, Master) • Graduated from Korea University, Department of Chinese Language and Literature (majored in Study of Modern Chinese Grammar, PhD)   Career   • Former full-time lecturer at Shingu University • Assistant professor at Hyeopseong University   Translations   ...
  • VOL.51 / 2022.10
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Publishing Industry Full of Consolation and Sympathy in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Topic   Publishing Industry Full of Consolation andSympathy in the Post-COVID-19 Era   2022.07.04   “Since my mother was not loved, I believed she would love more. Since my mother did not have anything, I thought she would fill someone’s heart more than others. I sincerely hope the story of this insignificant individual can give a sense of comfort to someone with a lonely and hungry heart. I was able to find a sense of consolation before others and by a lot. In addition to what I gained, I released my mother’s obituary collection. (Preface written by author Lee Soon-Ja’s daughter)”The above is the preface written to the essay At 60, as I Became a Sage Again (Humanist Publishing Group), released on May 9, 2022. The book is a collection of prose released after the death of the author Lee Soon-Ja, who won non-fiction award in the 7th Maeil Newspaper Senior Literary Awards last year. It may be that this word of consolation by a little known write...
  • VOL.48 / 2022.07
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Ji-Hyun PARK, CELESTIN

Korean Translator   Ji-Hyun PARK, CELESTIN   2022.08.01   Profile   • Korean-French conference interpreter • Registered translator at the French Embassy in Korea • DELF examiner-corrector • Email: jihyuncel@gmail.com • Contact: +82-10-3398-0725   Educational Status   • Master’s Degree in Korean-French Interpretation at Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation • Bachelor of Graphic Design at French ECV, LISAA PARIS   Training   • Completed Atelier Course at the LTI Korea Translation Academy • Completed Special Course at the LTI Korea Translation Academy (received Excellence Award)   Interpretation/Translation   ...
  • VOL.49 / 2022.08
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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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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
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2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’

2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’ Expand Your Thinking and World Through Books   2018.07.31       The annual Seoul International Book Fair, now in its 24th year, was held for five days from June 20 to 24 at COEX, Seoul with the theme ‘New Definition’. At the fair’s local exhibitions 234 companies participated, while in the international booths 91 companies from 32 countries including France, the United States, Japan and China took part in the festivities. The guest country of honor for this year’s fair was the Czech Republic. In line with the theme ‘New Definition’, there was a variety of seminars, conferences, special programs, events and exhibits. Just inside the fair venue were shelves of books, unique booths, events and lectures by famous participants that caught your eye. There were many different programs to satiate all kinds of book lovers at the Seoul International Book Fair. This piece delves into this year’s book fair that aime...
  • VOL.11 / 2018.07
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Current State of Korean Publishing

Current State of Korean Publishing Overview of Korean Publishing Market   2017.6.30   To translate and publish Korean books, it is important to understand the current status of the local publishing market. This section provides macro-data and statistics on the Korean publishing industry from the perspective of publishing experts.     The unusually high ratio of education books in the market   According to “Survey of Publishing Industry in 2016” conducted by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, the size of the Korean publishing market is 4,278 billion KRW (excluding 1 trillion KRW of the magazine market). Approximately 59% of it consists of education books for children and adolescents. Countries with such a high proportion of education books are quite rare. This phenomenon in the publishing industry reflects the Korean social culture of high population density and college enrollment rate and the fierce competition for places at prestigious unive...
  • VOL.1 / 2017.06
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10 Keywords: South Korea's publishing industry in 2017 at a glance

10 Keywords: South Korea's publishing industry in 2017 at a glance   2017.12.01     Candlelight Revolution   The book Candlelight Revolution with the subtitle "Winter of 2016, Spring of 2017 - History Written by Light" is a collection of 484 photographs categorized into 45 themes that captures seven key events that led to the impeachment of now-former South Korean president Park Geun-hye in May this year. It is a striking but touching panorama of images bringing together the wishes of the 17 million people who asked, "Is this a country?" while holding candlelight vigils to bring down Park’s administration.   Park, accused of graft and improper usage of power, was impeached by the candlelight revolution launched by the people and incumbent President Moon Jae-in was subsequently elected in May. It was a historical step forward, the first such event in 30 years since the declaration of democracy from a military government in 1987. While the administration was in...
  • VOL.7 / 2017.12
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South Korean Books at International Book Fairs in 2019

South Korean Books at International Book Fairs in 2019   2019.11.04   This September in the city of Gothenburg, the second biggest city in Sweden, the words 'book' and 'Korea' caught the attention of many passersby from the airport to the central parts of the city like big shopping malls. This was because South Korea was the guest of honor at the Gothenburg Book Fair from Sept. 26 to 29. Operating Korean Pavilions at overseas international book fairs is becoming an increasingly important way to spread the word on South Korea's books, publishing industry, authors and even culture and also to create a foundation for exchanges. As such, the interest and participation rates of South Korean publishing industry professionals are growing each year.The Korean Publishers Association (KPA) opened several Korean Pavilions at book fairs this year, starting with the Taipei International Book Exhibition in February before going onto the Bologna Children's Book Fair in March. In August ...
  • VOL.17 / 2019.11
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