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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Korean Authors Professor Choe Jae-Chun The world of an ecologist, in which all things are beautiful for being alive 2025.06.02 There are a number of people who argue that humans are inherently selfish and that life is a struggle of every man against every man. A growing number of people even recognize that it is wise to choose individual survival over coexistence. However, there is a biologist who believes that humans, and indeed all life, can never live alone. His observations over the years have given people great solace and hope. Through scientific evidence that we are, after all, “dependent beings.” It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers along with a brief introduction of yourself. I have been spying on other animals all my life, running into the mountains, fields, oceans, and rivers to see what they are doing. I am also a scholar studying animal behav...

VOL.83 / 2025.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Finger Publishing

Korean Publishers Finger Publishing Picture books that serve as a springboard for all 2025.05.07 As children grow up reading picture books, they learn to explore the world, share emotions, and communicate. The same goes for adults, which is why picture books are shared across generations. Finger Publishing, a picture book publishing house based in Chuncheon, has been publishing series of picture books that convey the power of empathy by knocking on readers’ hearts. Each series covers a variety of topics and plants the seeds of thought, allowing readers to experience a wider world and nurture their minds through books. Especially in May, the month of Children’s Day in Korea, there is no better time to discover Finger Publishing’s books that expand children’s dreams through picture books. Following is an interview with Cho Mi-Ja, CEO of Finger Publishing, where she shares more about the company. The logo of Finger Publishing ...

VOL.82 / 2025.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Jung Myeong-Seop

Korean Authors Writer Jung Myeong-Seop Breaking the mold, pushing boundaries, and expanding the horizons of genres 2025.05.07 Just as there are no royal roads in life, there are no shortcuts to building your writing career. You just have to keep working hard and strive to meet your readers with better works. Writer Jung Myeong-Seop is no different, having been prolific and passionate in a variety of genres. His realistic stories pique the curiosity of readers and make them immerse themselves in his works with great concentration. He says that “genre disruption” is the driving force behind his blissful prolificity. Jung, who has firmly established himself as a writer by gaining readers’ love despite not having majored in literature, says, “Literature is a dream of challenging the system and the world and going beyond it.” It is this challenging spirit that drives him to break the boundaries of genres and expand new horizons. ...

VOL.82 / 2025.05

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, May 2022

Best Sellers 2nd Week, May 2022 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2022.06.07 In May 2022, the five-year term of President Moon Jae-in came to an end. As he took office under nationwide attention, books about him and his term were published, and four of them ranked in the integrated list of bestsellers for the 2nd week of May. For example, Moon Jae-In’s Consolation, Top 100 Speeches of President Moon Jae-In, Five Years of President Moon Jae-In (2 volumes), and The Fate of Moon Jae-In (2 volumes) are all books that were published after the end of his term. Their ranks show how much Korean readers are interested in their now former president. In particular, Moon Jae-In’s Consolation is an essay where the former president candidly talks about his feelings going back to an “enlightened citizen” from a president, which ranked first in the integrated list of bestsellers.While books about former president Moon Jae-In have taken th...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Mi Hyun Kim

Korean Translator Mi Hyun Kim 2022.06.07 Mi Hyun Kim is a seasoned interpreter/translator with ten years of experience, specializing in literature, children’s books, military, and history.After graduating from Ewha Girls’ Foreign High School as a French major, she earned her B.A. in both English Language and Literature and Chinese Language and Literature from Korea University and her M.A. in Korean-English interpretation from Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation.She started as a Language Specialist at the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, headquartered in South Korea, and was later promoted to the Deputy of the Language Section. After six years, she moved on to the managerial position for the NAVER V LIVE project, in full charge of all subtitle translations?both real-time and pre-recorded?for live streaming videos of K-pop and K-drama stars such as BTS.For ten yea...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Goyang Aram Nuri Library

Book Trip [Beautiful Library in Korea ④] Goyang Aram Nuri Library Intellectual and Artistic Inspiration Created in a Pile of Books 2022.05.02 Ilsan-gu, Goyang-si, one of the 1st generation of New Towns in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, was conceived and developed as a planned city and has constantly improved over time. In particular, Ilsan Lake Park is considered an important element of most Ilsan residents' everyday lives. They frequent the park for various exhibitions and events, and for picnics and strolls. In addition, Ilsan boasts a convenient and rich residential infrastructure, exhibiting diverse cultural aspects. Ilsan is also home to artists from different fields, including writers, and is packed with libraries and spaces for promoting culture and art. Of special note, libraries that feature unique local characteristics can be found easily across the district. Hence, the residents, wherever they live, can find one without trouble to read books and e...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

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

[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

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

[TREND / TOPIC]

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

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Choi Deok-Kyu

Korean Authors Writer Choi Deok-Kyu Breaking down language barriers and encompassing generations 2025.04.07 Picture books, a combination of pictures and words, are more than just children’s books; they can be a window to intergenerational communication. With this belief, writer Choi Deok-Kyu has been expanding the form of picture books and creating works that blend humanistic narratives with visual art. He believes that picture books can resonate deeply with children and adults who read them, and dreams of the butterfly effect that picture books can create. As a writer and the head of a one-man publishing house, he continues to dedicate himself to encouraging more people to empathize and communicate through picture books. Thank you for accepting the interview. Please say hello to our readers with a brief introduction of yourself. It’s a pleasure to meet readers from ma...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

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