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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 / EXPORT CASE]

Book Trend in Korea Eyed by the Russian Publishing Market in the 2020s

Export Case Book Trend in Korea Eyed bythe Russian Publishing Market in the 2020s 2022.08.01 In 2021, Russia was designated as the target country of the “Visiting Korean Book Fair” hosted by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) for the first time in the fair’s history. Even though the fair was held online due to the pandemic, it was successful enough to draw an enthusiastic response from not only Russian publishers but also Korean participants. It served as a chance for both Korean and Russian publishing companies who have been paying great attention to Korean publications to take the exchange to the next level. Also, it worked as a cornerstone for Korean books to grow further in the Russian publishing market, as a greater variety of Korean books could be exported to the Russian publishing market after the fair.The most distinguished image of Russia in the Korean publishing industry is the “country of literature.” In ...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Yoo Sun-Kyong

Korean Authors Writer Yoo Sun-Kyong Facing Your Emotions and Naming Them 2022.08.01 We express our feelings through writings in the form of journals or texts. While writing, we think of words to describe the emotion with the question, “How am I feeling now?” and organize our thoughts. Words like angry, sad, or happy are used to express emotions. Still, we need more diverse expressions and phrases to describe the feeling in detail. Yoo Sun-Kyong, an author who is loved for her best sellers Emotional Vocabulary (Annes’ Library) and Vocabulary of Adults (Annes’ Library), focuses on putting names and expressions on feelings and lets readers face the feelings they disregard. So, let us take time to listen to her stories and see what our emotions tell us. We are happy to have the writer Yoo Sun-Kyong in our webzine. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, readers ...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

[INFORMATION / INFO]

2022 K-Book Copyright Market

Info 2022 K-Book Copyright Market 2022.11.07 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) is hosting the 2022 K-Book Copyright Market with the aim of providing a venue for global copyright exchange and export of Korean publications through a B2B book fair! 2022 K-Book Copyright MarketDate: November 29 (Tue.) - November 30 (Wed.)Venue: Seoul Garden Hotel & Suites (Grand Ballroom, Azalea Hall, Lily Hall) At the 2022 K-Book Copyright Market, there will be various programs such as:- 1:1 business meetings for Korean participants with overseas publishers and agencies - Seminars on exporting and publishing content- Exhibitions of overseas publications by each field- Networking events for participants* If offline events are unavailable due to the pandemic, they can be converted online. We ask for your continued interest in the 2022 K-Book Copyright Market joined by 42 Korean part...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

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Killer-Content Exhibition at the 2022 G?teborg Book Fair

Info Killer-Content Exhibition at the 2022 G?teborg Book Fair 2022.09.05 To promote and boost exports of Korean publications, the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has been running the project “Killer-content exhibition at international book fairs.”For this year’s project, we are launching the exhibition “Killer-content at the 2022 G?teborg Book Fair” in Gothenburg, Sweden, offline in September! We will showcase Korean killer content that cannot attend the fair directly due to the distance and language barrier!We support mid- to long-term promotional marketing activities by boosting the potential purchasing power in the region by introducing Korean killer content with competitiveness in the international publishing market! Period: September 22 (Thu.) - 25 (Sun.) (4 days)Venue: The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Cent...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

[INFORMATION / INFO]

Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2022 (Results)

Info Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2022 (Results) 2022.08.01 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) provides publication grants to promote the export of Korean publications. The grants offer partial financial aid toforeign publishing companies that have published or intend to publish Korean content based on copyright agreements.For this year’s grants, we selected a total of 40 titles from 33 publishing companies across 11 countries, and they are: 脆弱的假自尊 ?何再??努力, 內心仍然空虛不安? English title | Don't Hurt Yourself: False Self-Esteem and True Self-EsteemAuthor | Chun Mi-KyungApplicant | ACME Publishing GroupCountry (published language) | Taiwan (Traditional Chinese) 願望年?屋 1~3: 說好話的?言蜜語?, 不再膽小的勇敢龍?, 讓時間倒轉的糖? English title | Manbok’s Rice Cake Shop, Janggoon’s Rice Cake Shop, Wish Rice Cake ShopAuthor |&n...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

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2021 Translation Grants for Publications (Results)

Info 2021 Translation Grants for Publications (Results) 2022.03.07 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has carried out the “2021 Translation Grants for Publications” to lay out the groundwork for the export of Korean publications, providing translation grants necessary for publishing books abroad. A total of 7 languages were supported. Upon review, 35 publications suitable for the target country and the language market were selected. Translation Grants DetailsSupported Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, Vietnamese, ThaiApplication Period: March 28 ? April 14, 2021Screening Result: 35 in total (30 publishers)Grants: Translation costs (up to KRW 15 million per title for translation and review) The granted works signed a copyright export contract with overseas markets, includin...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

[INFORMATION / INFO]

Overseas Publication Grants 2021

Overseas Publication Grants 2021 Grants awarded in 2021 2021.07.05 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has carried out this year’s “Overseas Publication Grants” to promote the overseas advancement of Korean publications. The “Overseas Publication Grants 2021” has provided partial grants to overseas publishers who have published or are planning to publish Korean content under contract with Korean publishers. Criteria for assessment were quality of contents, marketability, and ability of the publisher. Different amounts of grants will be provided depending on the region (Europe, US, UK, China, Japan, etc.). Following is the grant-winning work of the “Overseas Publication Grants 2021.” Where is Grandma? Writer | An EunyoungPublisher | A thousand hopeGenre | Children’s bookTranslated Language | Traditional ChineseAwarded Publisher | Alvita Publishing Co., LtdISBN | 97898...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Bora Chung

Korean Authors Writer Bora Chung A Creative and Fun Storyteller Who Mesmerized the World 2022.06.07 While Korean content ? or so-called K-content ? is at the center of global attention these days, K-publishing has joined the hot wave. Led by works that have won international prizes, various Korean publications are being globally recognized with rising interest and popularity. Also, Korea’s publishing industry is once again receiving much attention as Cursed Bunny (Arzak), a short-story collection written by Bora Chung, was nominated for the Booker Prize, a prestigious literary award. Author Bora Chung writes stories with the maximum charms of SF fiction using her abundant imagination and fresh topics. Following is an interview with Bora Chung, who expressed her works as “fiction that explores the border between reality and virtual reality.” ⓒArzak Please introduce yourself to our subscribers. Hel...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[INFORMATION / GUIDE]

K-BOOK Platform User Guide

K-BOOK Platform User Guide 2021.05.03 K-BOOK Platform click : k-book.or.kr About us K-BOOK PLATFORM This website was established to enable overseas publishers to search for and discover the finest Korean publications and is operated by the KPIPA. We have selected books suitable for the global publishing market. Korean publication information will be continually updated, beginning with this initial of 1,200 publications. How to Use “KPIPA introduces Korean books suitable for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform.” Leading publications are selected, and book information is provided in English. ? Information provided: Selling points such as author details, book overview, copyright export information, and awards history How to Use K-Book Platform 1. Search for the desired book from the website's main page. 2. Click on the cover...

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