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Songpa, Seoul “How To Love Books” of a Big City 2020.05.04 The 123-storey-high Lotte World Mall, Olympic Stadium where the 88 Seoul Olympics were held, Lotte World and Seokchon Lake, which are always crowded throughout the year. With such places to go and see, the time in Songpa-gu flows fast just like other big cities. Named after the lush pine trees growing in the city, Songpa-gu is now filled with high buildings and big apartment complexes – there are so many that the city is often called a “Building Forest.” Yet, if you look a little bit deeper inside, there are still places where you can find relaxation in your life. Discover joy among old and worn books Once you exit Jamsillaru station (line 2 of Seoul Subway), you will see a low but long building. It is “Seoul Treasure Den for Books”, a secondhand bookstore built by the Seoul Metropolitan City last March transforming an unused space. ⓒSeoul Treasure Den for Books ...

VOL.22 / 2020.05

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Author-illustrator Noh Inkyung

Author-illustrator Noh Inkyung A Writer Who Discovers “Moments” in Every Thing in the World 2021.04.05 Noh In-Kyung is a beloved writer for her heartwarming stories and pictures. Her works are recognized across the world. While she was designated as the Illustrator of the Year at the 2012 Bologna Children’s Book Fair with her Soso Cancellina (Munhakdongne), she won the Golden Apple Award at the 2013 Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) with her Mr. Tutti and 100 Water Drops (Munhakdongne). Plus, she was selected as the White Raven at the 2015 International Youth Library in Munich with Hedgehog X (Munhakdongne). As such, she has been expanding her spectrum as a writer by designing creative worlds with sensitive expressions. Following is an interview with writer Noh In-Kyung. It is a pleasure to meet you. Please introduce yourself to our subscribers. Hi, I’m Inkyung Noh, an author-illustrator. I’ve been working in Seoul, cre...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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Yaong Seoga

Yaong Seoga A publisher that contributes to cats' happiness 2018.05.30 A publisher that likes books and loves cats: Yaong Seoga. The following interview introduces the uniqueness Yaong Seoga carries by lovingly creating books with the keywords 'healing' and 'growth' to address the relationship between humans and cats. KPIPA Could you introduce Yaong Seoga for us. △ Logo of Yaong Seoga, portraying a combination of a book and a cat's face Ko Kyoung-won (Ko below) Yaong Seoga was created in July 2017 as a one-person publisher specializing in cat books by myself after having written books on cats for 15 years. Our company's name starts with 'ya-ong' which is the Korean onomatopoeia for the sound cats make and we have combined it with the word 'books'.Our logo is the work of Lee Jae-min, a graphic designer at Studio Fnt. The book in the logo resembles a cat's face and it carries the meaning that books are the window to the heart. The dots on the b...

VOL.9 / 2018.05

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Trends and news in South Korea's book design

Trends and news in South Korea's book design 2018.01 Despite there being very limited space on a book for design, we've seen many changes in book design both experimental and diverse. Up to the early 2000s, it wasn't clear what the concept of book design entailed and at many times people would ask what it was exactly 'book designers' did. Book designers are one of many people who are involved in making books and not only do they design the covers, they need to understand the font and contemplate how to connect readers with the materialistic characteristics of the book. In the 1980s, the form of books was quite simple and there were limitations as to how books were designed. Looking back, the unique designs from then had influenced book designs to a great extent, when book designers had to work with film by hand in designing the books(See image 1). With the development of programs, it now takes a very small amount of time to get what's inside your head onto the cov...

VOL.8 / 2018.01

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2018.07.31 Sandstorm 1. Publication Details Imprint | SIGONGSA Co., Ltd.Title | SandstormAuthor | Jin-ki DoFormat | 130*203Pages | 352 pages ISBN | 978-89-5277-868-0 2. Contact Name | Sunju JungPhone | +82-2-2046-2895Email | alliswell1224@sigongsa.comURL | http://www.sigongsa.com/main/main.php 3. Marketing Information Media Review and Advertisement | Korean-style mystery fiction, revived and evolved.Author Jin-ki Do’s fourth title in the “Jinu Series.” 4. About the Author After completing bachelor’s and master’s courses at the Seoul National University School of Law, Jin-ki Do served as the presiding judge of Seoul District Court. At present, he divides his time between practicing law and writing mystery fiction. Do debuted in 2010, when his short story Choices received the New Mystery Writer Award from the Korea Mystery Writers Associat...

VOL.11 / 2018.07

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Interview with author Jung-hyuk Kim

Interview with author Jung-hyuk Kim All-round novelist with sense of humor and smarts 2018.01 It is not an easy feat melding sharp and piercing insight and bright humor into one piece of literature. Novelist Jung-hyuk Kim, the interviewee of this month's issue, debuted in 2000 with Penguin News and since, he has been publishing novels and essay collections to consistently show his work. He also does work related to cinema while giving lectures and working as a podcast DJ. In South Korea, Kim has a wide group of fans thanks to his witty dialog and he is known for being an all-round novelist with knowledge in a variety of areas. The 'star writer' is only bound for more success and this month, we spoke to him regarding exports of his work. KPIPA We are delighted to feature you in our webzine. Can you introduce yourself to industry officials outside South Korea? Kim I am Jung-hyuk Kim, someone who writes novels. I don't like giving long introduc...

VOL.8 / 2018.01

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"SangSang Publications"

"SangSang Publications" Wonderful dreams making life more fragrant 2017.12.01 SangSang is a publisher in South Korea that resembles a friend on a journey. Whether you're planning a busy trip to a far place, or a short journey to a close by destination, SangSang provides books that can accompany all kinds of travelers that are fun and chock full of information. The company is now nine years old and one of South Korea's travel-specific publishers. Their books provide information on traveling both inside South Korea and abroad and offer a plethora of themes everyone who is itching to travel can enjoy. The publisher has broadened its boundaries to include books on cooking and essays.SangSang, means 'to imagine' in Korean and the word goes well with travel. We are always seeking to travel to new, exotic locations and even dreaming about these destinations is sometimes enough to get us through the day. The publisher's mantra goes, "Wonderful dreams always make life more fragran...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

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Bearbooks Inc.

Bearbooks Inc. Finding fun in books connecting today and tomorrow 2020.08.03 Children have their first encounter with the world through books. They have a bath together with the fairy, prepare for the new year with family, and go on an adventure inside a refrigerator inside books. This is one of the reasons why publisher Bearbooks Inc. has fallen deep into books for children. Making children happy through stories and diversifying the world they will live in are its goal. Let’s hear what Woo Ji-Young, the chief editor of Bearbooks has to say. Logo of Bearbooks Inc. The name is quite unique. What does “Bearbooks” mean? The way the bear is sitting looks similar to how an editor is sitting stooped at the desk. How it looks from the front crouched is just like our children. The name “Bearbooks” came from the idea of hoping the stories of our simple-heartedly made books would be received well by children. The motto of Bearbooks is “Connecti...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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UU Press

UU Press One-man publisher, helping inner development 2017.11.01 Of South Korea's publishers, 76.1 percent are one-person businesses. And among these, there has been one that has stood out in particular -- UU Press, established in 2012. UU Press, which has a joyful ring to its name, has gained popularity among South Korean readers gradually and is now firmly positioned within the sector thanks to its unique style. It may be an unfamiliar name to offshore readers, but it is a publisher attracting interest from readers in South Korea who love to read.How was UU Press made? Its founder and CEO Seong-woong Cho's answer to that question was simpler and clearer than expected. “In order to do what I like and can do well for a long period of time,” he says. The following interview with Cho was held at the Peanuts Bookstore, a small bookshop in Paju, South Korea. KPIPA It's an honor for us to speak with UU Press, currently called the leader of South Korea's one-pe...

VOL.6 / 2017.11

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2020.02.03 The Strange but Extraordinary Cat Detective Vol. 2 1. Publication Details Imprint | Gana Publishing Co., Ltd.Title | The Strange but Extraordinary Cat Detective Vol. 2Subtitle| Where did mom disappear to?Author | Ko HeejungIllustrator | matssssalGenre | Children’s bookFormat | 175×235Binding | Hard coverPages | 128pagesISBN | 9788957362495 2. Contact Name | Lee JungsoonPhone | +82-70-4398-2221Email | 94sooni@gmail.comURL | http://www.ganapub.com 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Cat detective; mystery story for kids; realistic fiction for kids; mom; family; great detectiveTarget Readership | Ages 9–12 4. About the Author and Illustrator Author - Ko HeejungWith deep interest in things happening around the world, Author Ko Heejung enjoys writing stories which are m...

VOL.19 / 2020.02

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