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Book Trip Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do The Active Role Independent Bookstores Play in Leadingthe Regeneration of Urban Culture in the Old Downtown Area 2021.11.01 Chungcheongbuk-do Province is the only province in Korea that does not embody a coastal area. However, in Cheongju, located in the central part of the inland area of the Chungcheongbuk-do Province, is Daecheong Lake, also known as the sea of the inland. Daecheong Lake, with its vastness, provides a rich supply of water, making Cheongju a city of plentifulness with magnificent scenery. You can enjoy a stroll or drive along with the scenery of Daecheong Lake that changes throughout the four seasons. Cheongju has an abundance of tourist locations such as the Cheongnamdae, the presidential villa with the name in Korean that means “Blue House of the South.” It also has a well-preserved earthen fortification representing Korea called Sangdangsanseong Fortress, and Suamgol Village with its old alleys al...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

[TREND / TOPIC]

Observing the Stature of K-Literature Through Foreign Literary Awards

Topic Observing the Stature of K-Literature Through Foreign Literary Awards 2021.10.05 Korean literature was first introduced to foreign countries in the late 19th century. However, it wasn’t until after works of Korean literature started receiving literary awards abroad that they were translated and published full-scale in foreign countries, attracting foreign readers and grabbing the interest of major publishers and publishing agencies in foreign countries.Some awards have been given to works of Korean literature since the early 2000s, but ever since Please Look After Mom by Shin Kyung-Sook received the Man Asian Literary Prize, works of Korean literature have continuously been winning literary prizes, and the number of those prizes have been increasing as well. Since 2012, when Castella by Park Min-Gyu received the Japan Translation Award in 2015, and The Vegetarian by Han Gang was the winner of the Man Booker International Prize in 2016, interest in Korean li...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.01.03 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 / Region...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Food for Thought on Careers, Truthfully Portrayed in Essays

Special Project Food for Thought on Careers, Truthfully Portrayed in Essays The Second Character Outshines the Main Character 2021.10.05 Anyone can dream of many different kinds of life. This is because it’s part of human nature to struggle with wholly expressing yourself in just a single way. Recently, there has been a hot trend of second characters (a term referring to a new or different version of yourself) being used by individuals to express each of their unique, respective identities. One of the trending ways of doing this includes essays. This refers to writing and publishing essays that portray the joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure one feels in the workplace while weaving one’s work characteristics clearly into the essays. With the increasing popularity of essays in the publishing market, “career essays” on the truthful experiences and stray thoughts one has in the workplace are also booming. There’s a so-called genre of writing, “Jobssay,” ...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Many Different Genres of Korean Novels Are Now Selling Abroad

Export Case Many Different Genres of Korean Novels Are Now Selling Abroad 2021.10.05 Most foreign publishers are very interested in Korean thrillers since the publication of The Plotters (Munhakdongne) by Un-Su Kim, The Good Son (EunHaeng NaMu) by You-Jeong Jeong, and The Only Child (Elixir) by Mi-Ae Seo. LEMON (Changbi) by Kwon Yeo-sun will be published this October by Other Press, US, Head of Zeus UK (and has been sold in several other foreign countries) and is garnering astounding reviews. The Old Woman with the Knife (Wisdomhouse) by Gu Byeong-Mo, retitled from Bruised Fruit, will be published next fall by Hanover Square Press. US, Canongate, UK, Mondadori, Italy, Ullstein, Germany, and many other sales are occurring now. The upcoming publications and pre-pub buzz is getting foreign publishers super excited and desiring more thrillers to acquire for their lists. ...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hakgojae Publishers

Korean Publishers Hakgojae Publishers Turning the Old Into the New, Towards a Broader, Richer Future 2023.12.04 A new trend in Korea - newtro (a newly coined word combining “new” and “retro”) - has recently become popular among the younger generation. It is about finding new meaning and charm in old things and enjoying them as a culture. But even before the word newtro was created, there was a publishing company that worked tirelessly to promote the beauty of Korea on the global stage with such a spirit. Hakgojae Publishers, a publisher founded in 1991, has been at the forefront of exploring Korean culture and beauty for over 30 years. It is also a company that cherishes the past yet gradually broadens its horizons according to the changing demands of readers and the needs of the times, receiving encouragement and acclaim from Korean readers beyond recognition. Hakgojae Publishers, which has been committed to promoting the true beauty of Ko...

VOL.65 / 2023.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Hye-Jung

Korean Authors Writer Kim Hye-Jung The Story of Becoming “Me, Different from Yesterday” 2023.12.04 Adolescence is a time of imperfection, making it all the more precious and beautiful because you can envision anything you want in the future. Young adult literature also colors the minds of not only children but also adults with diverse stories that cross genres such as science fiction and fantasy. It is a genre you can pick up and read for fun, and once done, you feel deeply moved. Perhaps it is the perfect genre for Kim Hye-Jung, who became a writer because she loved stories. Listening to the inner thoughts of struggling teenagers and writing their stories with sincerity, Kim hopes that her books will give teenage readers a place to breathe. Her affectionate and warm perspective on the stories of teenagers could be felt throughout the interview. Following is an interview with Kim Hye-Jung, an artist who touches our hearts with each new story,...

VOL.65 / 2023.12

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

09:47

New Books 09:47 2021.12.06 09:47 ? the clock of the global environmental crisis is ticking. Regardless of the environmental crisis that struck Earth, the protagonist's family goes on a trip.From 8:40, when the family hops on a ship to head to Bijindo Island, the clock starts ticking, and when it strikes 9:47 the child comes out from the bathroom, all wet.Then the clock stops at 12 o'clock. The whale that was carrying the island on its back awakes and cries ? turning the island into chaos.The child chases the whale to find her family, but they are nowhere to be found. The child and her doll bunny are put in an emergency situation as they escape the threat of seagulls.She swims desperately toward Bijindo Island and succeeds in boarding the boat she had been on with her family. When the child leaves the bathroom soaked with water and ...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Cooking

#K-Book #Cooking KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.12.06 Baek Jong-won's Solo Dining Menu 1. Publication Details Title | Baek Jong-won's Solo Dining MenuAuthor | Baek JongwonPublisher | Seoul Cultural Publishers, Inc. Publication Date | 2018-08-03ISBN | 9788926366219No. of pages | 220Dimensions | 190 * 260 2. Copyright Contact Name | Shin SukyoungEmail | sukyoung@seoulmedia.co.krPhone | +82-10-8903-3610 3. Book Intro This book features quick and easy recipes for people who dine alone at home. Included are ten recipes for ramen noodles, the staple of solo diners, as well as other tasty noodle dishes that don't require special ingredients, and rice-bowl and stir-fry dishes that are perfect even without any side dishes. The book also features a variety of bread-based recipes, anot...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Book Trip Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do Rapid Transition from an Industrialised City to a Cultural City 2021.10.05 The city of Gumi, or Gumi-si, lies in the interior of Gyeongsangbuk-do and is the birthplace of Korean industrialization. It has developed into a rapidly growing industrial city. However, with stagnant growth today, Gumi is looking to construct a new picture. It is preparing to leap forward as a cultural city, freeing itself from its existing image. The so-called Geumridan-gil is rising with workshops of different sizes, cafes with unique concepts, and distinctive independent bookstores, based on the urban regeneration project that started in the old town around Geumosan Mountain, the long-time landmark and the resting place for Gumi citizens. The Geumosan Provincial Park, as wide as 976m, is a representative tourist spot in Gumi, which boasts various trails around the lush forest by the entrance, hiking courses, and Chaemijeong, which was built to ho...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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