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Korea’s Writing Platforms

Publishing Industry   Korea’s Writing Platforms   2022.07.04   In the book Writing Space, Jay David Bolter says that writing technologies realize the writing space. In other words, the writing tools, materials used, cultural selection, and social customs significantly impact the writer’s writing style and content. As a result, changes in writers’ works will be more evident in a different environment in the long run. After the Digital Revolution, people write about their daily lives more on screens than on paper, and people are moving from offline to online at an astoundingly fast pace.With changes in writing space, the pathway to publishing books is also changing rapidly. In the past, writers won literary awards, submitted to publishers, or were recommended by acquaintances before publishing their works in paper books. In contrast, writers nowadays increasingly publish their writings on online writing platforms first, get found by editors, and ...
  • VOL.48 / 2022.07
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The Vulnerability of Production Focused on Paper Books

Publishing Industry   The Vulnerability of Production Focused on Paper Books   2022.06.07   The advancement of science has brought development to media, including in variety. Also, as an IT powerhouse, Korea provides easier access to all sorts of content, enabling people across all age groups to enjoy visual fun and entertainment through visual content rather than books. The significant drop in public interest in paper books – the analog – can be easily seen in the statistics of the yearly decrease in the reading population.   Reading population and the number of books read per person (2011~2021)   * Source: Statistics Korea (11.17.2021), Social Survey Results in 2021   As you can start a book-publishing business with a relatively small financial basis, the entry barrier is not that high. If you are interested, you can take your first foot in the industry without much difficulty. However, it is at the same time the re...
  • VOL.47 / 2022.06
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Seoul Book Institute (SBI)

Publishing Policy   Seoul Book Institute (SBI)   2022.06.07                     A learning space for publishers in Korea where dreams come true - SBI(Seoul Book Institute)Seoul Book Institute (SBI) is the representative training organization in Korea that has been cultivating bookmakers.   From to-be publishers who dream of becoming professional publishers, to those in the publishing industry who want to upgrade their publishing capacity.SBI, which produced its first graduates in 2006, has been strengthening the capacity of the Korean publishing industry by supporting 750 new publishers and around 14,000 existing publishers up to date.   The curriculum at SBI, 2022Planning for publishing/Editing for publishing/Marketing for publishing/Design for publishing/Manufacturing for publishing/E-books/Business   SBI runs various training courses necessary to become a publishing expert.We also put the mai...
  • VOL.47 / 2022.06
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PLATFORM P

Publishing Policy   PLATFORM P An Open Space for Creators and Readers   2022.04.04                         PLATFORM P?PLATFORM P is a creative space designed to support various creators in the publishing industry, including small-sized publishers taking their first steps.From curations and project exhibitions for readers, to various programs and rental areas for creators!   PLATFORM P connects those writing, making, and reading books in various ways! • Spaces: Neighborhood bookstore curations, book & lounge, book culture exhibitions, and work spaces • Programs: Educational programs, mentoring programs, networking seminars, international exchange programs, publishing culture symposiums, and publishing research meetings (and also many other various programs are held!)   PLATF...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
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The Era of the Metaverse: Will It Allow Authors and the Publishing Industry to Coexist?

Publishing Industry   The Era of the Metaverse:Will It Allow Authors and the Publishing Industry to Coexist?   2022.03.07   * Metaverse: Metaverse is a term consisting of “meta,” meaning “virtual” and “transcendent,” and “universe,” meaning space. It refers to a three-dimensional virtual world where social, economic, and cultural activities take place just like reality. * NFT: Meaning “Non-Fungible Token,” NFT refers to a token that represents rare digital assets.   Transition to an era where we can own a famous writer’s poem   On June 5, 2021, the third poem collection Rat and Oyster (Hyundae Munhak) of writer Bae Soo-Yeon was published in the form of an NFT, sold at 2.94 Ethereum on Opensea, an online NFT marketplace. The momentary currency of 2.94 Ethereum was approximately 9 million won, which today costs about 10 million. If we think that a poem col...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
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2022 Overseas Publication Grants

Publishing Policy   2022 Overseas Publication Grants   2022.03.07                           01. Overview of grants   ▶ Qualification Overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights - Books that have been published or are to be published in local markets, beginning November 1st, 2021 to October 31th, 2022 - Such books must be published in the time period and be submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (“KPIPA”) by November 7th, 2022 (Monday).   ▶ Scope of selection Around 40 books will be selected, and grants will be provided in amounts varying by region - Europe and North America: USD3,000 - China and Japan: USD2,500 - Other countries: USD2,000   ▶ Grant-winning work of the 〈Ov...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
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K-Literature: The Winners of Major International Literary Awards in 2021

Publishing Policy   K-Literature: The Winners of Major International Literary Awards in 2021   2022.02.14                       We introduce to you some of the Korean literary works that won major international literary awards in 2021.   United Kingdom, The CWA Dagger - Crime Fiction in TranslationThe Disaster Tourist (Minumsa Publishing) by Yoon Ko-EunAuthor Yoon Ko-Eun’s The Disaster Tourist won in the Crime Fiction in Translation category of the CWA, UK, for the first time in Asia.Join the bizarre adventure taking place at the center of a disaster and reconstruction zone.   United States, Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Literary WorkYi Sang: Selected Works by Yi Sang Yi Sang: Selected Works by poet Yi Sang, a famous poet among Koreans, won the Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Literary Work, US.The book includes fresh and experimental works that ...
  • VOL.43 / 2022.02
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K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event

Publishing Policy   K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event   2022.01.03                       The K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event was held in 12 Cultural Centers and 2 Culture and Information Officers to spread the values of Korean books and boost public awareness.   The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong ran a Korean booth at the “2021 Hong Kong Book Fair,” the biggest fair in Hong Kong, promoting outstanding Korean books and culture.Also, the Korean Cultural Center in Turkey screened the animation “The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly” and hosted a Meet & Greet session with writer Hwang Sun-Mi.The Korean Cultural Center in South Africa held a K-Book Book Fair inside the center.The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden opened an exhibition of picture books, illustrations, and videos, with the theme “Konst för Barn - Art as a form of children’s b...
  • VOL.42 / 2022.01
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Korean Books Seen From a Foreign Blog’s View

Publishing Policy   Korean Books Seen From a Foreign Blog’s View   2021.12.06   Korean content, or K-content, is making outstanding progress in parts of the world in various fields. Korean books are not an exception. While they are spreading their influence in the international market, blogs in other countries that introduce various Korean books are also actively making posts about them. Foreign blogs that criticize and empathize with Korean books in a different style from the domestic market promote Korean books with fresh insights. They not only spark interest but also provide high-quality interpretation and approach. Following are some of the blogs that contribute to the spread of Korean books’ reputation worldwide by covering a wide range of Korean books.   Warm but keen evaluation of Korean books   A variety of content drives empathy from the generation living in this globalized era transcending time and space. Korea’s various cultures are captivating ...
  • VOL.41 / 2021.12
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The Current State of Korea’s Libraries and Their Relation to the Publishing Industry

Publishing Industry   The Current State of Korea’s Libraries and TheirRelation to the Publishing Industry   2021.11.01     Libraries have been around for a very long time in Korea, but the same cannot be said for libraries that fall under the modern definition. Pioneers who wanted to establish a new country as the late 19th century Joseon Dynasty passed, followed by the early 20th century Korean Empire, had the goal of establishing libraries under the modern concept. However, due to the arrival of Japanese colonization, they could not achieve the goal, and the concept of libraries changed as they became more of a tool for colonization. Finally, in 1945, colonization was brought to an end, and the country was liberated, but hardship struck with the Korean War that followed soon after. However, with the growth of the economy and the expansion of democracy, libraries have been endlessly changing and advancing to support the growth of citizens, the real...
  • VOL.40 / 2021.11
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