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Book Trip [Beautiful Library in Korea ④] Goyang Aram Nuri Library Intellectual and Artistic Inspiration Created in a Pile of Books 2022.05.02 Ilsan-gu, Goyang-si, one of the 1st generation of New Towns in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, was conceived and developed as a planned city and has constantly improved over time. In particular, Ilsan Lake Park is considered an important element of most Ilsan residents' everyday lives. They frequent the park for various exhibitions and events, and for picnics and strolls. In addition, Ilsan boasts a convenient and rich residential infrastructure, exhibiting diverse cultural aspects. Ilsan is also home to artists from different fields, including writers, and is packed with libraries and spaces for promoting culture and art. Of special note, libraries that feature unique local characteristics can be found easily across the district. Hence, the residents, wherever they live, can find one without trouble to read books and e...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Nanda

Korean Publishers Nanda Adding wings with books 2025.04.07 Publishing is more than just making books ? it’s about opening up new worlds to readers. Nanda, which started as an imprint of Munhakdongne Publishing and has since established itself as an independent literary publisher, is making a fresh wave in the Korean publishing industry by exploring the unique identity and tactile properties of books. Nanda’s name reflects its desire to give people invisible wings through books, which it publishes in a variety of genres, including non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. Following is an interview with CEO Kim Min-Jung, who is pushing the boundaries of literature through ingenious planning and experimental sensibilities. The logo of Nanda It’s a pleasure to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Nanda to our international readers and explain the meaning of the company’s name...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Mi Hyun Kim

Korean Translator Mi Hyun Kim 2022.06.07 Mi Hyun Kim is a seasoned interpreter/translator with ten years of experience, specializing in literature, children’s books, military, and history.After graduating from Ewha Girls’ Foreign High School as a French major, she earned her B.A. in both English Language and Literature and Chinese Language and Literature from Korea University and her M.A. in Korean-English interpretation from Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation.She started as a Language Specialist at the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, headquartered in South Korea, and was later promoted to the Deputy of the Language Section. After six years, she moved on to the managerial position for the NAVER V LIVE project, in full charge of all subtitle translations?both real-time and pre-recorded?for live streaming videos of K-pop and K-drama stars such as BTS.For ten yea...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Picture Books

#K-Book #Picture Books KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.06.07 The Gift of Ant Fairies 1. Publication Details Title | The Gift of Ant FairiesAuthor | Shin Sun-miPublisher | Changbi Publishers, Inc.Publication Date | 2020-04-20ISBN | 9788936455477No. of pages | 40Dimensions | 237 * 299 2. Copyright Contact Name | Ally BangEmail | aerim@changbi.comPhone | +82-70-4838-4971 3. Book Intro In the conclusion, mother and grandmother return to a time they miss the most, thanks to the help of the ant fairies, and hug each other tight. The conclusion is described in a beautiful, mystical way. Next to grandmother and mother, who have returned to when grandmother was young and mother was a child, are the ant fairies that travel between reality and the world of imagination as well as the child who is drawn to be the same size as the fairies,...

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[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.06.07 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...

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2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award Winner Suzy Lee's Books

Topic 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award Winner Suzy Lee's Books Lee Suzy, Children’s Book Artist, is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2022.04.04 On March 21, 2022, the winner of the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA) given by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) was announced at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Lee Suzy from the Republic of Korea was the recipient for illustration of this prestigious award. The Hans Christian Andersen Award is the international prize of distinction that is regarded as the Nobel Prize for children’s literature. It is the highest international honor given every other year to a living author and an illustrator of children’s books whose complete works have made “an important, lasting contribution to children’s literature.” The criteria used to assess the nominations include aesthetic and literary quality as well as the freshness an...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Choi Deok-Kyu

Korean Authors Writer Choi Deok-Kyu Breaking down language barriers and encompassing generations 2025.04.07 Picture books, a combination of pictures and words, are more than just children’s books; they can be a window to intergenerational communication. With this belief, writer Choi Deok-Kyu has been expanding the form of picture books and creating works that blend humanistic narratives with visual art. He believes that picture books can resonate deeply with children and adults who read them, and dreams of the butterfly effect that picture books can create. As a writer and the head of a one-man publishing house, he continues to dedicate himself to encouraging more people to empathize and communicate through picture books. Thank you for accepting the interview. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself. It’s a pleasure to meet readers from ma...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Goraebaetsok

Korean Publishers Goraebaetsok A playground of stories that stimulate readers’ imaginations through books 2025.03.10 Books are a playground for the imagination. Children can grow stronger as they experience the world, develop their imaginations, and interact with each other by reading a variety of books. Books are a valuable medium that opens up a wide world of opportunities to explore. Goraebaetsok is a publishing house that produces original picture books and children’s books, provides opportunities for emerging authors, and collaborates with public libraries to expand access to picture books in many ways. The publishing house has also been participating in many international book fairs, expanding the horizons of Korean picture book publishing. Following is an interview with Kim Gu-Gyoung, the recently appointed president of the Korea Picture Book Publishers Association, on how Goraebaetsok, a publishing house that goes beyond just being...

VOL.80 / 2025.03

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Black Fish

Korean Publishers Black Fish The virtuous influence of liberal arts books on raising society’s intellectual level 2025.02.17 Books are more than just a collection of knowledge - in each genre, they play an important role in enlightening readers, instilling life values, and spreading good influence. In particular, liberal arts books are valuable in that they contribute to the development of society as a whole and further enhance readers’ knowledge and intellectual level in areas that are closely connected to our lives, such as culture, history, and art. Deeply understanding the importance of these books, Black Fish strives to help readers improve their quality of life through valuable and meaningful knowledge. It aims to help readers broaden their perspectives on the world and envision a better future, not just to deliver information. Black Fish’s books, carefully researched and thoughtfully produced, are designed to help readers gain new insights and sat...

VOL.79 / 2025.02

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#Science - Children’s Books

#K-Book #Science - Children’s Books KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.05.02 Is my mind because of the brain? 1. Publication Details Title | Is my mind because of the brain?Subtitle | Secret of our mind that brain science tells!Author | Park SolPublisher | DARAKWON, INC.Publication Date | 2020-11-30ISBN | 9788927747598No. of pages | 144Dimensions | 170 * 235 2. Copyright Contact Name | Dongho LeeEmail | dongho1967@gmail.comPhone | +82-70-4712-7440 3. Book Intro Secret of our mind that brain science tells!We can understand other people when we learn mind science.How many emotions do we feel in one day? Including jealousy, anger, fear, joy, sadness, various emotions continually appear and disappear again. There are so many emotions that we cannot count one by one. Due to our fickle emotions that change frequently, my mind is...

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