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K-Clothes Culture

K-Clothes Culture Beautiful Traditional Attire, Hanbok, Embodies the Spirit and Soul of the Korean People   2021.02.08       The world is taking a greater interest in “Hanbok,” the traditional attire of Korea, along with Korean content going viral across the world. Top K-pop groups BTS, Black Pink, and ITZY have uploaded music videos and choreography videos on YouTube wearing traditional and reinterpreted Hanbok, which focused their global fans’ attention on the attire. Also, the promotional video “Feel the Rhythm of Korea: SEOUL” made by the Korea Tourism Organization featured a mixture of Western and Eastern touches while fully reflecting the unique joy and traditions of Korea. While receiving comments that the attempt was so “hip,” the Dokebbi (goblin) costume people wore in the video naturally drew people’s attention. The reaction of foreigners who saw Korea’s traditional outfits through OTT programs is strong as well. For example, Korea’s traditional...
  • VOL.31 / 2021.02
[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Where Art and Culture Become a Romantic Story   2021.02.08       Haebangchon. A village established by compatriots and people who defected from North Korea after the liberalization of Korea in 1945. A village where painful national history transcends into art and culture through the flow of time. The past and present coexist in this village, Haebangchon. In the novel The Aimless Bullet, writer Lee Beom-Sun depicts Haebangchon as a hopeless place where no dreams or hope can be found. It was an area devastated by war suffering from poverty, frustration, and despair. However, today, Haebangchon has turned into a hot place for the young generation, as a place where moments from the past remain unchanged, evoking nostalgia with a drop of a modern vibe.Many visitors find Haebangchon for various reasons; they are looking for a nice dining place, a good spot for photos, or are drawn there by the quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the ...
  • VOL.31 / 2021.02
[EVENT / Book Grocery]

The Early Summer Sea, and I Read Absolutely Nothing

Book Grocery   The Early Summer Sea, and I Read Absolutely Nothing     2026.07     A Story from a Worker in Their 30s from Samseong-dong, Seoul   Every summer, I make it a point to book a seaside lodging all by myself.   This year, I requested an early vacation. And as always, I packed one or two books in my bag. This year was no different from the last. One half-read novel and another essay collection that had been sitting on my shelf for ages. This time, I told myself, I would definitely finish them.   Yet, the moment I actually sat under the parasol and opened a book, the sound of the waves would reach my ears. The distant laughter of children playing echoed from afar. As the sun began to dip, the horizon would be dyed in shades of orange. Over and over, I found myself lifting my eyes from the pages.   “I need to read.” &n...
  • VOL.96 / 2026.07
[EVENT / IMAGE OF K-BOOK]

Wandering through Pages, Reading through Places

Image of K-Book   Wandering through Pages,Reading through Places     2026.06     Survey results for “Which literary destination in Korean literature would you like to visit?”   In our latest survey, we asked readers to select the destination featured in Korean literature that they most desired to visit. The results unveiled a rich tapestry of literary landscapes, ranging from the fresh, contemporary sensibilities of modern fiction to the profound resonance of Korea’s modern and contemporary history. While author Chung Serang’s Jeju Island secured an overwhelming first place with 50.4% of the votes, every single location featured in this survey holds its own unique literary value. Regardless of their ranking, here are the four literary destinations that captured the hearts of our readers.         1st Place: Jeju Island – Chung Ser...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[EVENT / Book Grocery]

Midnight Light: Can Light Become Pollution?

Book Grocery   Midnight Light:Can Light Become Pollution?     2026.06     A Story from an Office Worker Living in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul:   At some point, massive electronic billboards began taking over the building facades along the streets near Hongik University Station. Saturated with these overwhelming digital displays, Hongdae today is constantly flooded with brilliant, piercing light, even in the dead of night. Passersby often call it spectacular or find themselves captivated by the latest advertisements, but I look at these billboards through a slightly different lens.   “It is so bright that the night no longer feels like night.”   While others merely catch a fleeting glimpse of these screens as they walk past, I am forced to look down at them from my apartment window every single day. From where I stand, these neon monoliths do not e...
  • VOL.95 / 2026.06
[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, April 2021

2nd Week, April 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2021.05.03   Various genres of literature have been greatly beloved by readers in Korea entering the second week of a warm April. The hottest topic among all was the Young Writer Awards Collection published by Munhakdongne. The ‘Young Writer Award’ is a representative literary award in Korea that connects Korean literature and readers, while encouraging authors who have been writing for under ten years since his/her debut. Seven writers and their works have been introduced in The 12th Young Writer Awards Collection. It has ranked high on the bestsellers’ list as readers highly anticipate the new wind young writers will bring to the publishing field.New books have joined the bestsellers as well, especially heartwarming essays. For example, One Day, Death Spoke to Life is a book written by Keam Bhum-Suk, an oncologist at Seoul National University Hospital, where he describes his feel...
  • VOL.34 / 2021.05
[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Essay

#Essay KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.05.03   Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of Sand 1. Publication Details   Title | Even if the Truth is Worth a Grain of SandAuthor | Park Wan-suhPublisher | Segyesa Contents Group Corp. Ltd. Publication Date | 2020-12-07ISBN | 9788933871553No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 128* 188   2. Copyright Contact   Name | Kang HunEmail | plan@segyesa.co.krPhone | +82-2-6332-8083   3. Book Intro   This book takes a fresh look at essays written by Park Wan-suh, an invaluable legacy left by the beloved author. She was responsible for numerous books featured in many of Korea’s must-read lists, such as Who Ate Up All the Shingah?, Mother’s Stake, The Naked Tree, and Was That Mountain Really There? No one would question her standing as a master in the world of Korean literat...
  • VOL.34 / 2021.05
[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do

Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do An Urban Fantasia of Cartoons   2021.01.04     Located west of Gyeonggi-do Province, Bucheon is near central Seoul and borders Incheon and its beautiful ocean. Bucheon is referred to as the “city of art and culture.” It is not only the host of international festivals including the Bucheon International Animation Festival, Bucheon International Comics Festival, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and Bucheon B-Boy International Championships but is also a leader of art and culture as it hosts the Poksagol Art Festival and fosters the Bucheon City Arts Group. Also, it marks the 3rd year of being designated as the UNESCO City of Literature, having its “historical heritage” based on literary activities in Bucheon, various festivals and abundant “cultural content,” and convenient “library infrastructure” recognized. Why not join us on the trip to Bucheon, the city of culture and creativity, closest to central Seoul?     Reme...
  • VOL.30 / 2021.01
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Ho-Yeon

Korean Authors   Writer Kim Ho-Yeon An All-Round Storyteller Who Makes Everyday Stories Special   2022.03.07   The grand prize winner of the 1st Bucheon Cartoon Story Contest in 2005, the excellence prize winner of the 9th World Literary Award in 2013, the winner of Book of the Year Award of Yes 24, and the No.1 Audiobook of the Year chosen by Millie in 2021 ? these are the titles representing writer Kim Ho-Yeon. He has even become a writer of steady-sellers this year. Writer Kim has been an all-round storyteller, going from films to comics and novels. So then, what is the reason that so many people are enthusiastic about his works? One plausible idea is that his works are so akin to our lives. Following is an interview of writer Kim Ho-Yeon, an all-round storyteller who gives deep insights and touches our hearts through ordinary daily life stories of charming and dynamic characters that might exist around us.     Please introduce yourself to our read...
  • VOL.44 / 2022.03
[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency list   2021.05.03   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 : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA         Agency Liang   Agency...
  • VOL.34 / 2021.05
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