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2nd Week, June 2023

Best Sellers   2nd Week, June 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2023.07.03   In June, books that encourage readers to reflect on their behaviors and set up new philosophies for life caught readers’ hearts. First, let’s look at two self-help books that have been best sellers since last year. Counter Your Life, the most popular book last year, returned with an extended edition. As it was a hot issue book setting best seller records for 50 consecutive weeks, the extended version immediately became a best seller as well. The new edition, which has about 100 pages added to the initial edition, is enriched with new secrets from the author and testimonials from readers whose lives have transformed after reading the book. Also, Sayno Love is the best selling book of the first half of 2023, having been on top of the sales ranking of the four largest online bookstores in Korea since its publication in March 2023. The...
  • VOL.60 / 2023.07
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Current Status and Prospects of Korean Literature in Arab Countries

Export Case   Current Status and Prospects ofKorean Literature in Arab Countries   2023.09.04   Participating in the 65th Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) in June 2023, Sharjah showcased the literature, music, arts, and crafts of the United Arab Emirates through fascinating and extensive cultural programs, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the rich diversity of Arab culture. In particular, this year’s fair laid the groundwork for a more mature cultural understanding between the two countries through conferences and events where prominent authors, creators, and scholars from the UAE and Korean authors actively exchanged their ideas, experiences, and expertise.1 Korean readers have also shown interest in Arab literature, which was translated from Korean, throughout the fair. This raised expectations for how much Arabs will be interested in Korean literature showcased by Korea, the guest of honor, at the Sharjah International Book Fair scheduled to ...
  • VOL.62 / 2023.09
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2nd Week, May 2023

Best Sellers   2nd Week, May 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2023.06.05   Books that deeply observe others’ lives and experiences caught the eyes of readers in May across various genres. First up, in the midst of the self-help book craze, writer Song Hee-Gu, who drew attention with the Story of Department Head Kim, Who Has a House in Seoul and Works at a Large Company (Seosamdok) series, returned with a new title My Rich High School Friend. Featuring a story where the protagonist reunites with a successful friend and gets a glimpse into the secrets of success in his life, the book freshly took the format of a novel while being a self-help book. Meanwhile, the book Lee Ji-Sung’s 10,000 Kilometers is non-fiction that talks about the journey of a North Korean defector, which is not commonly known among the public. This book tells the story of North Korean defectors’ harrowing escapes from their country through the eyes of ...
  • VOL.59 / 2023.06
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The 2023 Seoul International Book Fair and the K-Book Copyright Market

Topic   The 2023 Seoul International Book Fair andthe K-Book Copyright Market On-site Report on Hot Issues in the Copyright Market   2023.07.03   The “National Book Fair,” which began in 1954, was upgraded to an international book fair in 1995 and became the “Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF).” I joined the publishing industry in 1995 as a copyright agent, and attended the SIBF for the first time in the same year. It was named an “international” book fair, but there were a few booths from overseas publishers as well as other international publishers or agents that participated as individual guests. Time has passed since then, and this year, the SIBF marked its 29th anniversary.Hosted by the Korean Publishers Association, this year’s SIBF was successfully held in COEX located in Samsung-dong, Seoul, over five days from June 14 to 18. With a history of almost half a century, it proved itself as the hub of the Asian publishing market, and a pillar that pla...
  • VOL.60 / 2023.07
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2nd Week, April 2023

Best Sellers   2nd Week, April 2023 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2023.05.02   As if reflecting the concerning economic status in Korea these days, business books have been selling well in bookstores in April. For example, Edible Economics, no.2 on the bestsellers’ list, is the first new title written by economist Jang Ha-Joon in 10 years. The writer, who the world pays attention to, gives easy and fun explanations about economics related to various cooking materials such as garlic and chocolate. Another book, Introduction to Presidential Studies, is a practical guide for corporate presidents written by Kim Seung-Ho, known as the “CEO-teaching CEO” traveling across the world. It offers answers to various questions from CEOs and to-be CEOs. As it asks questions about finding initiative in one’s life beyond being a mere introduction to the methodology, it is a good read for anyone even those who are not even ...
  • VOL.58 / 2023.05
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2nd Week, March 2023

Best Sellers   2nd Week, March 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2023.04.03   It’s March - spring has come in Korea, but the weather is yet chilly. Here, heartwarming books that soothe readers’ hearts have been receiving much love. For example, professor Kim Joo-Hwan, the first person to discuss the norm of “resilience” in Korea, introduces ways to prevent our minds from being hurt through the book Inner Communication. With scientific evidence for training mental muscles that help us easily overcome failure, the book suggests the path to a happy life. Also, writer Kim Sang-Hyun’s You Can Do Anything, After All, made an astonishing sales record of 100 thousand copies, proving its popularity among readers. This book offers warm condolences to those frustrated by failure and trials and errors.Meanwhile, a book of an entirely different genre stood among the top 10 best sellers with a cute cat on its cover. The book Jeju Cat...
  • VOL.57 / 2023.04
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The Uncanny Convenience Store’s Magical Journey in Taiwan

Export Case   The Uncanny Convenience Store’s Magical Journey in Taiwan   2023.04.03   Popular Korean novel Uncanny Convenience Store (Namu Bench) has experienced a very magical journey in Taiwan. Before publishing the book in Taiwan, Solo Press (寂寞出版社) had published Please Look After Mom (Changbi) with a relatively serious and heavy topic as well as Dallergut Dream Department Store (Sam & Parkers), a bestselling novel in Korea.   * K-Book Trends Vol. 46 – Go to the article about Dallergut Dream Department Store’s successful import into Taiwan   Unlike Please Look After Mom, the two books, Dallergut Dream Department Store and Uncanny Convenience Store, are relatively simply-written, talking about things close to our daily lives. Above all, they are so-called “healing novels” with humanistic elements, which support the hearts of readers going through hardships driven by the pandemic. With the publishing experience and...
  • VOL.57 / 2023.04
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Sehan Bookstore

Book Trip   [Celeb’s Book Spot ③] Sehan Bookstore A Secondhand Bookstore Full of Unique Memories and Vibes   2023.04.03     We are living in an era where so many books are coming out every day. How we purchase books has evolved over time as well, and it has become common to see buying books from online bookstores whenever and wherever we are. Now, there’s an old bookstore surrounded by nature that has been off the changing trend, keeping the unique analog vibe and memories. It is Sehan Bookstore in Danyang. Established in Seoul in 1979, Sehan Bookstore moved to Danyang and has kept its place as a part of nature, serving as a house for many books.While the bookstore is located inside a quiet mountain, it became a beloved tourist spot after it was used to film the movie “Inside Men.” Visited by actor Cho Seung-Woo, cartoonist Lee Hyeon-Se, singer and MC Lim Baek-Cheon, and K-Pop idol group Golden Child, Sehan Bookstore has been playing the role of a tour...
  • VOL.57 / 2023.04
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3rd Week, February 2023

Best Sellers   3rd Week, February 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2023.03.13   The best sellers’ list for February reflected Korean readers’ hope for a better future in the new year, including books with keen analysis and wise advice for life. For example, Kim Mikyung’s Life Lesson for those in Their Forties is a book by Kim Mi-Kyung, who has been loved for her insightful advice for readers. The book is like a how-to-advance guide for those in their 40s, reinterpreting age while living in the era of centenarians. Also, Sayno Love, another book about life advice, is a collection of posts that the writer has publicly written since 2000. His property is known to have a net worth of 100 billion won. His pen name, “Sayno,” literally means “Say no” to things that you have believed in so far. While the book is not about the secret to becoming rich, it would be great to start your life anew with his experience-based advice,...
  • VOL.56 / 2023.03
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3rd Week, January 2023

Best Sellers   3rd Week, January 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2023.02.20   In January 2023, authors who have diligently performed their role in one field captured Korean readers with their candidly written books. For example, the book I’m Thankful for My Life, written by Kim Hye-Ja, one of the representative actresses in Korea, ranked 1st on the integrated list of best sellers. The book melted the hearts of many readers with truthful stories about her 60 years of life as an actress. Also, former secretary Tak Hyun-Min who served as the protocol secretary to former president Moon Jae-In, met readers with the book Mr. President. The book provides a glimpse into the hidden efforts that Tak had put into during his service through the small episodes related to former president Moon Jae-In as well as stories about all sorts of government events that Tak had organized.Once again, Koreans’ zeal for learning ha...
  • VOL.55 / 2023.02
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