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Ganghwa-gun, Incheon Metropolitan City Part of the beginning and history of peace on the Korean peninsula 2021.06.07 Ganghwado Island is an island where the history of the Korean peninsula began. It was a meaningful area for the foundation and history of “Gojoseon”, the first country established in Korea, according to the “Dangun Wanggeom” folklore. It is an island with high research value and bountiful historical records, such as “Ganghwa Bugeunri Jiseokmyo” (Dolmen Site) which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relics and remains from the Bronze Age have been found in parts of the island. Ganghwado Island, with its name meaning “the beautiful village below the river,” is the fifth biggest island in Korea as well. As it is located at the center of the Korean peninsula, 486km to the peak of South Korea’s Hallasan Mountain and 499km to the peak of North Korea’s Baekdusan Mountain, the island has been an important gateway in the ocean for f...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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Best Book Designs From All Over The World

Best Book Designs From All Over The World 2021.05.03 We have recently chosen the “Best Book Designs in Korea.” As each book is beautiful in its own way, it is meaningless to line them up based on a fixed standard. However, selecting books that have best represented the beauty of the generation breathes life into it and makes it meaningful once again. In order to choose the best book designs, we put our heads together to select the right judges. We received opinions from various fields and invited five judges among them, who were Moon Janghyun, Park Yeounjoo, Park Hwalsung, Jin Dallae, and Choi Sulki. We posted an announcement about the contest and received submissions. We also asked those who made the books recommended by the reviewers from various fields to submit their books. Ten books made it to the final, and each of the judges gave a precious, carefully written commentary to all the winners.The chosen books from this year’s fair will go to L...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Humanitas

Korean Publishers Humanitas Going Forward with Belief in Change 2022.12.05 All individuals live in a society - the link between an individual and a community cannot be broken. Issues and relations formed among people and society cause problems and conflicts. Some cases are minor discords among individuals but sometimes become a huge problem for the community. Humanitas is a publisher that pays attention and listens to small and big societal issues that people face. Humanitas takes steps along with individuals and members of society and turns small movements into changes. Today, we met Humanitas, which has continuously explored diverse situations in Korea from a social science perspective. Humanitas’ Logo It’s an honor to have you here on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Humanitas, its mission, and the meaning of the company’s name to our overseas readers. Humanitas ...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

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Writer Kim Yeon-Su

Korean Authors Writer Kim Yeon-Su Playing the Happiness of Every Moment 2022.12.05 We all dream of living a happy life. What is a happy life? Some might say that it is achieved through social success or economic wealth. But there’s no guarantee that they will lead to true happiness. Here’s an interview with writer Kim Yeon-Su, who writes when he is happy and wants to cherish the happiness that comes from each moment, realizing that feeling joy is more important than making success or pleasing people. Perhaps that’s why his writings always deliver positive energy to people, no matter how long ? 28 years since his debut ? he has been writing. Following is the story of writer Kim Yeon-Su, who writes as if he is playing an instrument with full affection toward writing. ⓒ Channel Yes It is an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our subscribers and give a b...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

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Songsongbooks

Korean Publishers Songsongbooks The Place that Holds Everyday Stories With Upbeat Sound 2022.11.07 There is a publisher who focuses on small things in our daily lives and delivers them in an upbeat sound, like ‘pasongsong gyerantak (파송송 계란탁, the sound of chopping green onions and cracking eggs when making noodles).’ Songsongbooks find minor but common events taking place around our lives, change them into stories, and give joy to readers. The publisher selects light but fun topics rather than solemn and grave ones and publishes interesting books. As a former comics magazine editor, Songsongbooks’ director Kim Song-Eun loves drawings and images. She sometimes invites writers to hold signing events and book talks. She even becomes a character in the book and meets readers to deliver happiness. Let’s hear Songsongbooks’ stories as it meets readers in diverse forms and finds joy in their daily lives. Logo of Songsongbooks...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

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Anton Hur

Korean Translator Anton Hur 2021.08.02 About Anton “A little too fluent”?South China Morning PostI am a writer and translator working in Seoul. I was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and raised in British Hong Kong, Ethiopia, and Thailand, but mostly in Korea, where I’ve lived for thirty years. I was awarded the title of Person of Distinguished Service to the Nation after serving in the Korean Army. ? Twitter: @AntonHur, Instagram: @AntonHur, Website: antonhur.com Book translations ? I Went to See My Father by Kyung-Sook Shin (Astra House, 2023) ? Violet by Kyung-Sook Shin (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Feminist Press, 2022) ? Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong (Moonji Books, 2021) ? Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park (Grove, Tilted Axis, 2021) ? Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung (Honford Star, 2021) ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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Writer Eun Hee-Kyung

Korean Authors Writer Eun Hee-Kyung A Genre Created through Continuous Innovation 2022.11.07 People all look at the world from their own viewpoints and ways of thinking. For that matter, one’s thoughts and notions play important roles in viewing and judging others. Of course, it is not easy to change a deeply rooted mindset. Still, some continue to innovate and move along with the changes in the world. Writer Eun Hee-Kyung, who emphasizes relations and communication with others and looking beyond prejudices, debuted 27 years ago. Still, she does not hesitate to make changes. This time, we met writer Eun Hee-Kyung who delivers warm stories in a slightly cold-blooded manner and has established her works as a unique genre. ⓒ Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) It’s an honor to have you on our webzine. Please say hello to our readers and introduce yourself. Hello, everyone. I am a novelist, and I d...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

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Bombom Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Bombom Publishing Co. Unique Picture Books Made with Love 2022.10.04 Picture books were often regarded as “books only for children.” Driven by the growing interest of adult readers in picture books, however, a number of “picture books for adults” have been published lately. “What are picture books for adults?” In search of the answer to the question, Bombom Publishing Co. is dedicated to redefining them as “books that both adults and children can enjoy” from “books that adults can merely read,” and to publishing picture books covering all genres. We had the opportunity to feel the publisher’s commitment to its readers, along with a passion for picture books. The logo of Bombom Publishing Co. It is our pleasure to have Bombom Publishing Co. in K-Book Trends’ interview. Please introduce the company and its mission to our global readers. “B...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2021.08.02 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.37 / 2021.08

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Subscription Models of Local Bookstores

Subscription Models of Local Bookstores The “Extra Special” Service Provided by Local Bookstores 2021.05.03 Local bookstores are making colorful and fresh changes. From mere bookstores that sell books, they are transforming to become cultural hubs that represent the culture and art in their region. With large and small gatherings such as book clubs and transcription meetings, local bookstores serve as the main gathering spots in their neighborhoods. They are also loved as cultural complexes that run unique cultural art events such as exhibitions and music concerts. However, the situation local bookstores are going through nowadays is not as good as it used to be due to the pandemic. Bookstore managers have been mulling over how to break through the challenging time, and one solution they came up with was adopting a subscription model. Let’s take a look at some of the fine books and the “extra special” service that local bookstores have introduced. Hopi...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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