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Secondhand Bookstore Manager’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes   Secondhand Bookstore Manager’s Pick   2022.05.02   Before I began to work at a secondhand bookstore, I used to visit Japan and have chats with people working at used bookstores. They were mostly on the books, but sometimes we moved on to talking about the language itself. If you think of a secondhand bookstore in Tokyo, the first regions that come to mind would be Jinbocho or Kanda. But after discovering that there are unique used bookstores around the central subway line, I traveled to the suburbs of Tokyo.Then, one day, a worker at a secondhand bookstore near the central subway asked me to recommend him a Korean book. The bookstore he was at was a popular spot for foreign students studying at nearby universities, most of whom are from different countries and are great fans of Korean dramas. So, taking this as a chance, he created a group with some like-minded customers to study the Korean language and wanted me to recommend a...
  • VOL.46 / 2022.05
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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
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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...
  • VOL.47 / 2022.06
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Words Without Heart

New Books   Words Without Heart   2022.05.02                     A small garden of people with many hearts in mind, Words Without HeartWinner of the Young Writer’s Award in 2021 and 2022, and the writer who unanimously won the 2018 Munhakdongne Rookie of the Year Award!A new writer at the center of the literary circle’s attention ? Kim Ji-Yeon!Her first short-story collection is available right now! From her debut novel Determination to At a Park and The Act of Love, the winners of the Rookie of the Year Award, nine carefully-chosen stories are waiting for readers. _ From the “Author’s Note.”To me, these days, writing is like crying out loud. If possible, I want to cry as hard as I can, so that I can do the rest of the work with a lighter heart. And I want to take a moment to look back and see if anyone is crying by themselves. I hope there’s no one that cries with nobody by their side. Meet ...
  • VOL.46 / 2022.05
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A Retirement-encouraging Society in the Era of a 100-year Life Expectancy

Topic   A Retirement-encouraging Societyin the Era of a 100-year Life Expectancy   2022.04.04   While working at a large corporation, person ‘A’ started investing in real estate in 2014. Through ‘gap investment (a type of investment in Korea where the house owner leverages the money provided by lump-sum housing lease to purchase a house with a small amount of capital),’ ‘A’ started buying houses near the metropolitan area. After six years, by 2020, his asset amounted to 2.5 billion won. He could not imagine his wealth to grow to such an extent.Based on his experience, ‘A’ opened a podcast channel on real estate investment and saw a rapid increase in subscribers. After listening to ‘A’’s podcast, a publishing company representative contacted ‘A,’ asking if he would like to publish a book about his experiences. ‘A’ decides to write a book and concludes a contract with the publisher. The next day, ‘A’ handed his resignation letter to the ...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
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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
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Professor Lim Jie-Hyun’s Realistic and Reflective View on Korean History

Special Project   [Korean Scholars ④] Professor Lim Jie-Hyun’s Realistic andReflective View on Korean History The New Paradigm is a Nation-state Developing into a Desirable Society   2022.04.04   History does not stop progressing. It moves forward to the future as it passes through the present. History repeats itself and develops while various factors, situations, and positions of each nation entangle. It is natural for the historical paradigm to become diverse and change as it applies different judgments and value standards. Therefore, the view on history needs to progress in the right direction while embracing diversity and maintaining its realistic attitude. The opinions on history are getting more complicated with globalization. Professor Lim Jie-Hyun leads us to a new range of discussion on history with comprehensive and connective thinking and reasoning as a historian and commentator. His writings, which sharply criticize historical discou...
  • VOL.45 / 2022.04
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Writer Choi Jin-Young

Korean Authors   Writer Choi Jin-Young An Endearing Exploration of Life and Love   2025.03.10   When taking a path, a person who constantly asks questions and seeks answers gains deeper and broader insights as they go. The same is true for fiction. A story finds its direction through questions about people, love, and ourselves, and it is only when it resonates with a wider audience that it gains literary and popular recognition. Since her debut, Choi Jin-Young has continued to pursue her own literary direction and creative writing style, and has developed a rich world of works. Writing fiction for her is a journey to find answers to life’s questions while giving love to readers and, most importantly, to herself.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.   Hello, everyone. I’m writer Choi Jin-Young. I have written full-length stories such as The Name...
  • 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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Writer Bak Cham-Sae

Korean Authors   Writer Bak Cham-Sae A multi-player who expands the reach of literature   2025.02.17   As society rapidly changes and seeks novelty, the scope of what a single medium can cover and expand is becoming increasingly complex. Literature, too, is breaking down existing boundaries, evolving anew, and permeating our lives in an expanded form. Bak Cham-Sae, a writer who has been prolific in the midst of these changes, works with ChatGPT to create original works that go beyond existing literary conventions, introduce new forms of poetry, and create various contents that interpret the theme of literature in different ways. Describing herself as a “writing laborer,” Bak Cham-Sae is breaking new ground in Korean literature through her various writing activities. The following is an interview with Bak Cham-Sae, who is not bound to a specific genre or format, but rather crosses the boundaries of society, culture, and technology through her writing, providing ...
  • VOL.79 / 2025.02
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