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Publishing Policy Seoul Book Institute (SBI) 2022.06.07 A learning space for publishers in Korea where dreams come true - SBI(Seoul Book Institute)Seoul Book Institute (SBI) is the representative training organization in Korea that has been cultivating bookmakers. From to-be publishers who dream of becoming professional publishers, to those in the publishing industry who want to upgrade their publishing capacity.SBI, which produced its first graduates in 2006, has been strengthening the capacity of the Korean publishing industry by supporting 750 new publishers and around 14,000 existing publishers up to date. The curriculum at SBI, 2022Planning for publishing/Editing for publishing/Marketing for publishing/Design for publishing/Manufacturing for publishing/E-books/Business SBI runs various training courses necessary to become a publishing expert.We also put the mai...

VOL.47 / 2022.06

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Newsletter of Korean Publishers

Publishing Policy Newsletter of Korean Publishers 2022.05.02 A Pleasant Book Letter in My Mailbox, Publishers’ NewsletterPublishers’ Newsletter - Newsletters popular for their high-quality content about books, which has gone beyond the purpose of promoting sales. ✓ Introduction of new titles ✓ Knowledge and information ✓ Editors’ stories ✓ Creation of a book community ✓ Two-way communication If you are a reader, don’t miss out on fresh news about books!We introduce you to the newsletter of Korean publishers! #Minumsa #Hanpyeon - A letter of humanities in everyday life shorter than books#Munhakdongne #WeLovePoems - Two poems a week for poem lovers#UU_press #BoreumUU - The behind-the-scenes of those working in the world of bo...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

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Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons

Publishing Industry Korean Book Publishers Eye Webnovels and Webtoons Why is Dasan Books starting an entertainment business? 2022.04.04 With the global mega-hit of “Squid Game” on Netflix in 2021, the world began to take a greater interest in Korean content. Other webtoon-based dramas, including “Hellbound” and “We Are All Dead,” are seeing good records as well, and Korean webtoon platforms such as Piccoma, Line Manga, and Tapas are rapidly growing in the global market. Now webtoons are rising as the next driver of Korean content, or K-content, which has been represented by K-pop.Korean book publishers are also greatly interested in webtoons and webnovels. General publishers such as Woongjin Thinkbig, Dasan Books, and Wisdom House have shown a clear movement in this regard. It also seems that those that have not yet started a relevant business are paying heed to the webnovel and webtoon business, the newly emerging field in the content industry. ...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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PLATFORM P

Publishing Policy PLATFORM P An Open Space for Creators and Readers 2022.04.04 PLATFORM P?PLATFORM P is a creative space designed to support various creators in the publishing industry, including small-sized publishers taking their first steps.From curations and project exhibitions for readers, to various programs and rental areas for creators! PLATFORM P connects those writing, making, and reading books in various ways! • Spaces: Neighborhood bookstore curations, book & lounge, book culture exhibitions, and work spaces • Programs: Educational programs, mentoring programs, networking seminars, international exchange programs, publishing culture symposiums, and publishing research meetings (and also many other various programs are held!) PLATF...

VOL.45 / 2022.04

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2022 Overseas Publication Grants

Publishing Policy 2022 Overseas Publication Grants 2022.03.07 01. Overview of grants ▶ Qualification Overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights - Books that have been published or are to be published in local markets, beginning November 1st, 2021 to October 31th, 2022 - Such books must be published in the time period and be submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (“KPIPA”) by November 7th, 2022 (Monday). ▶ Scope of selection Around 40 books will be selected, and grants will be provided in amounts varying by region - Europe and North America: USD3,000 - China and Japan: USD2,500 - Other countries: USD2,000 ▶ Grant-winning work of the 〈Ov...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

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Collaboration of Reading Class at School and the Publishing Industry

Publishing Industry Collaboration of Reading Class at Schooland the Publishing Industry The Impact of the "Reading One Book in a Semester" Program 2022.02.14 Before discussing Korean schools' reading education, “Reading One Book in a Semester” should come first. The program “Reading a Book in a Semester” is an educational method in the National Curriculum Revised in 2015. It is about reading a book a semester during Korean classes. This methodology was first applied to 3rd and 4th graders of elementary school and first-year students in middle and high school in 2018. From 2020, it was expanded to students from grades 3 to 12.Generally, “Reading One Book in a Semester” is conducted in around 12 to 17 classes per semester for Korean courses. Time for reading and relevant activities are included during the regular curriculum. Reading the same book in a group of 4 or 5 is the most common activity. Reading books in different ways comes next. Sometimes the ...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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Korean Publishing Industry's Crisis and Its Future

Publishing Industry Korean Publishing Industry's Crisis and Its Future 2022.01.03 The Korean publishing industry seems to be facing one of its biggest crises as the new year 2022 approaches. Last year, Korea's 2nd largest book wholesale distributor, Interpark Songin, proceeded with insolvency, and the 3rd largest bookstore Bandi & Luni's (Seoul Book Center), is to be under corporate rehabilitation. Seoul Book Center was expected to go through the procedure considering its unhealthy financial status. Nevertheless, the expectation being realized brought chaos to many partnered publishing companies. From a macro view, how should we interpret the situation faced by the publishing industry? Before we think about the current situation, let's see how big players Interpark Songin and Seoul Book Center came to crumble. Interpark Songin and Bandi & Luni's news stirred many publishing companies. June 2020, Korea's 2nd largest book whole...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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Literary Awards of Korea

Publishing Policy Literary Awards of Korea 2021.11.01 We introduce the major literary awards and award winners that will become sales points for exporting publication rights abroad. Adult Literature Awards: Today’s Writer AwardSince 1977, Today’s Writer Award has been providing a wider range of opportunities to younger writers as it is given to the debut publications of writers of Korean novels. • Recent Award Winners: 2020. You-won by Baek On-Yu (Changbi Publishers) 2019. If We Cannot Move at the Speed of Light by Kim Cho-Yeop (EAST-ASIA Publishing Co.) and Juliana Tokyo by Han Jung-Hyun (swimmingkul) Daesan Literary AwardThe most significant Korean literary award is given to works of literature published within...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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The Current State of Subscription-Based Services of Korea’s Published Content

Publishing Industry The Current State of Subscription-Based Services of Korea’s Published Content 2021.10.05 Mobile phones provide convenience as they can be used to write or read while on the move. There have been quite a lot of changes in how books, music, movies, dramas, games, and other content are created and consumed. There has also been an increase in the different types of content distribution models that use a variety of smart devices and social network systems. The major examples of this would be short-form content, which you can use for a short period, and subscriptions for sale, through which you can have unlimited access to content depending on the subscription period. The content industry is quickly transferring from a generation of “owning” to “consuming” worldwide. With the rapid increase of consumers of many contents due to the COVID-19 pandemic, renting content and subscribing to content has successfully settled as popular mass cont...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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Facilitation of Sub-rights and Their Markets

Publishing Industry Facilitation of Sub-rights and Their Markets Plays, Films, Merchandising Goods, Etc. 2021.09.06 As Korea’s soft power expands, more people in the world are taking an interest in Korean culture. The best leaders of Korea’s soft power are BTS, director Bong Joon-Ho who has presented various movies including “Parasite,” and actress Youn Yuh-Jung’s achievement through the movie “Minari.” The values of Korean pop culture are growing, and many people worldwide are sharing Korean culture. Such a phenomenon implies that the opportunities and spaces for sharing Korean culture worldwide develop simultaneously at a rapid pace. It was, therefore, a natural result that people began to pay more attention to Korean publishing content – the source of the OSMU (once source, multi-use) – in addition to the phenomenon. All this means that it has become a reality that the number of different usage cases of sub-rights based on Korean publication c...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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