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K-Fantasy

Special Project   K-Fantasy We Invite You to a Special Universe that No One's Ever Dreamed of   2021.09.06   "If I had magic..." Everybody must have imagined becoming a magician as a child. We make so many unrealistic things possible thanks to the imagination. We fly through the sky, and we walk under the sea. Korean fantasy began to flourish when computers and the Internet began to be distributed across the country in the mid-1990s. As novels serialized on online platforms that only provided writing and reading services gained more popularity and proved their commercial values, the publication of fantasy novels started to occur in earnest. Fandoms emerged as fantasy books were distributed to local book lenders in massive amounts. The spread of smartphones and tablets in 2010 led to the full development of fantasy novels and web-novels. Fantasy as a genre has been steadily gathering fanatics, expanding its universe and combining with other genres such as martial arts fan...
  • VOL.38 / 2021.09
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Korean Literary Works that Have Recently Made Their Debut in France

Export Case   Korean Literary Worksthat Have Recently Made Their Debut in France   2021.09.06   I’ve always kept an eye on titles newly released on the market every month or week and trends in the Korean and French book markets while introducing and translating Korean works as a member of a French publisher Philippe Picquier in charge of Korean literature collections. Knowing everything in both markets is essential for selecting and bringing Korean works that will suit the tastes of French readers. In addition, the information shared by Philippe Picquier’s head on the tastes and preferences of French readers is also extremely useful when choosing Korean works.   Korean works recently published by Philippe Picquier.From left, The Prisoner, Only Two People, The Good Son, and Sword and Tongue     Fiction occupies a prominent place among Korean books brought to France. Two non-fiction titles were introduced i...
  • VOL.38 / 2021.09
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Gangneung, Gangwon-do

Book Trip   Gangneung, Gangwon-do A Region of Rich History and Culture   2021.09.06     Having a blue ocean of the East Sea to the east and jaw-dropping scenery along with the lush greens of the Taebaeksan Mountain Range to the west, Gangneung of Gangwon-do Province is a city with glorious history and culture boasting both sheer beauty and long tradition. As a popular tourist destination with much to enjoy, the city becomes a hot place every year with Sogeum River, and Daegwalleong, famous for their beautiful landscape, not to mention Jumunjin and Gyeongpodae Pavilion crowded with tourists. Also, Ojukheon House, where Yi I, known by his pen name “Yulgok,” who was an outstanding Korean scholar, and his mother Shin Saimdang used to live, shows off noble beauty as historic cultural heritage.The small and large bookstores of Gangneung, famous as the birthplace of novelist Heo Gyun and poet Heo Nanseolheon of the Joseon dynasty, bring its local culture to life. Some c...
  • VOL.38 / 2021.09
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Essay Writer’s Picks

One-Liner Quotes   Essay Writer’s Picks   2021.09.06     Among the many Korean authors, my favorite author that is close to my heart is Park Wan-Suh. She lived up to her will of “I would be happy to die an author.” And following her dream, I also hope to live as an author until the last moment of my life. Her words, “Waste your youth as much as you wish, for it is the only thing acceptable to be wasted.” are etched in my heart. I interpreted the quote to mean that wasting youth is like taking on challenges that may seem unachievable. It helped me live through the days in my 20s. Out of all the good novels and essays she has left, I would like to introduce Even If the Truth is Worth a Grain of Sand, an essay written by a person who loved beautiful things - beautiful for being humble, sincere, and simple.“There’s one day when everyone seems to be kinder than me. That day was th...
  • VOL.38 / 2021.09
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Chang Kang-myoung

Korean Authors   Writer Chang Kang-myoung Literature is the fine art of addressing human suffering   2023.10.04   There is a novelist who persistently delves into the issues of contemporary Korean society - writer Chang Kang-myoung. As he says that literature is the fine art of addressing human suffering, Chang Kang-myoung deems it his responsibility as a novelist to talk about that suffering. Following is an interview with writer Chang, who focuses on telling the stories of the pain of himself and those around him, which he knows best, as we, the modern people, cannot understand the suffering of people who lived 50 or 100 years ago.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.   Hello, everyone. I’m novelist Chang Kang-myoung. I made my debut as a novelist after working as a newspaper journalist for 11 years. As a journalist, I trained myself to write ...
  • VOL.63 / 2023.10
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Writer Baik Soulinne

Korean Authors   Writer Baik Soulinne Tirelessly, Steadily, and Delightfully ? for a Long Time   2023.09.04   “Irreplaceable, beautiful sentences” is how writer Baik Soulinne’s works are commented on by her readers. Actively releasing stories of all styles, be they fiction, non-fiction, full-length, or short story, writer Baik has garnered much support from the Korean literary circle and readers with her unique, friendly viewpoint in her works. She recently published a new title ? Brilliant Regards (Munhakdongne), through which she sends “brilliant” encouragement to all her readers. In her short interview, we could feel her warm attitude towards novels and writing. Following is a more in-depth story about writer Baik Soulinne, who says it’s her goal to write “tirelessly, steadily, and delightfully for a long time” with a “loving mind for fiction.”       It’s a pleasure to have y...
  • VOL.62 / 2023.09
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Dasan Contents Group (Dasan Books)

Korean Publishers   Dasan Contents Group (Dasan Books) Sharing the Joy of Story with the Entire Human Race   2023.08.07   Since its establishment in 2004 as a publisher of business and self-help books, Dasan Books has grown rapidly based on its strong trust with authors, cooperation with various departments such as planning, marketing, and public relations, as well as its robust experience in turning many quality books into bestsellers. Not satisfied with its achievements, it is now expanding the scope of its challenges from paperback books to digital content and new media under various brands, including Dasan Books as Dasan Contents Group. Here’s a brief interview with Dasan Contents Group, which is working hard to deliver “easy, deep, and entertaining” information to readers in order to “share the joy of stories” with the entire human race.   The symbol of Dasan Books and its Korean and English...
  • VOL.61 / 2023.08
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2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF)

Topic   2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) Theme - 긋닛:斷續 punctuation   2021.08.02   The 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) is set open at S-Factory in Seongsu-dong for 5 days from September 8th to 12th under the theme of “긋닛:斷續 punctuation.” This year’s fair will have its role as “market” complemented, which was assessed to be lacking in last year’s fair when it was open online for the first time due to the pandemic. In addition, reflecting the readers’ demands for an offline meeting, this year’s fair will be more compact though smaller in size compared to last year.   긋닛:斷續 punctuationThe theme of the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair “긋닛” read as “gutnit” is an old Korean word meaning close to the state of “intermittent,” pausing and continuing repeatedly. It also has the meaning of comma (,) and full stop (.).Topic of 2021 SIBFAt this juncture, the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair approaches. While...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Lim Kyoung-Sun

Korean Authors   Writer Lim Kyoung-Sun A Figure of Diligence who Shifts Between Emotion and Reason   2023.08.07   Writing for 19 years and publishing 20 books, Lim Kyoung-Sun is a sincere and genuine writer. She has recently published Living as Myself (Maumsanchaek). She spent her childhood in several countries, and she used to be an office worker for 12 years before she decided to become a full-time writer. Writer Lim has been writing candidly about work, love, human relationships, and attitudes toward life based on her experience. While she releases novels and essays alternately and interacts with her readers in a sometimes emotional and sometimes rational manner, following is an interview about her story of being a writer who never stops writing new works, just like her daily running routine that has been kept for 4 years.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Pleas...
  • VOL.61 / 2023.08
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Agency list

Agency List   Agency list   2021.11.01   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 ...
  • VOL.40 / 2021.11
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