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2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’

2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’ Expand Your Thinking and World Through Books   2018.07.31       The annual Seoul International Book Fair, now in its 24th year, was held for five days from June 20 to 24 at COEX, Seoul with the theme ‘New Definition’. At the fair’s local exhibitions 234 companies participated, while in the international booths 91 companies from 32 countries including France, the United States, Japan and China took part in the festivities. The guest country of honor for this year’s fair was the Czech Republic. In line with the theme ‘New Definition’, there was a variety of seminars, conferences, special programs, events and exhibits. Just inside the fair venue were shelves of books, unique booths, events and lectures by famous participants that caught your eye. There were many different programs to satiate all kinds of book lovers at the Seoul International Book Fair. This piece delves into this year’s book fair that aime...
  • VOL.11 / 2018.07
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Books and Book Clubs

Books and Book Clubs Talks Bridged by Books   2020.04.06     Book clubs are where book lovers naturally gather to read books together and share ideas. As more people share each other’s preferences and hobbies, the number of book clubs is also increasing today. Book clubs in Korea receive applications for both free and paid memberships, and members usually read selected books for a certain period and have regular on and offline meetings. The hosts of book clubs vary from big bookstores and independent bookstores to regional bookstores, publishers, libraries, and individuals.Below are the stories of three representative book clubs in Korea: Book N Us, Agreable Bookclub, and Check N Grow. Let’s look at the characteristics of each, and what kind of books they recommend.   Members of typical book clubs in Korea read selected books for a certain period and have regular meetings.     Meet & Talk with Books: Book N Us (...
  • VOL.21 / 2020.04
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Where Books and People Become Closer

Where Books and People Become Closer 2018 The Year of Books & The Seoul International Book Fair   2018.05.30     Books read together, books read easily – 2018: The year of books   On March 22, South Korea's culture ministry designated this year as the year of books. It reflected the government's drive to boost falling reading rates in the country and the struggling publication industry. It was the first time in 25 years for the declaration to be made as the last time the government designated a year for reading was in 1993. To create a society that reads together, the government plans to launch various projects and programs in bookstores, libraries, provincial governments and on social media over the following year. The official slogan is "What book are you reading?" which uses a hashtag for easy marketing on social networking sites.     Reading enjoyed anywhere, anytime   All the projects in the year of books will focus on 'reading together'....
  • VOL.9 / 2018.05
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2018.06.28   Operate the Chefbot of Hamburger Castle 1. Publication Details Imprint | Hanbit Media Title | Operate the Chefbot of Hamburger Castle Author | Kyungsun Yoo Illustrator | Misun Kim Format | 183*235 Binding | Paperback Pages | 76 pages ISBN | 978-89-684-8870-2     2. Contact Name | Seungmo Cho Phone | +82-2-2128-8748 Email | marketing@hanbit.co.kr URL | http://www.hanbit.co.kr     3. Marketing Information Issued Copies / Bestselling Ranking | 5,000 copies Subject | Fairy Tale for Children Target Readership | Ages 7-10 Media Review and Advertisement | Learning computational thinking by reading stories     4. About the Author [Author - Kyungsun Yoo]M.A. in computer science education   [Illustrator - Misun Kim]Illustrated several books including Ding Dong Ding Dong, Colorful Colors, and Lullabies for Babies.     5. About th...
  • VOL.10 / 2018.06
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South Korean Government Policies to Shore Up the Publishing Industry

South Korean Government Policies to Shore Up the Publishing Industry   2018.05.30   One characteristic of South Korea's publishing industry is that the government is heavily involved in the industry policy-wise. Before the South Korean government's declaration of democracy and the authorization of independent establishment of publishing companies in 1987, the military-dominated government oppressed publishers and announced many publication regulations. From 1993 when civilian administrations took control of the country and into the 2000s, the government launched policies to boost the publishing industry, introducing a completely different paradigm.   Backing this currently would be foremost the publishing culture and industry promotion act that was enacted in 2003 and amended several times. In adherence to this law, KPIPA was founded and the government now renews its basic plan for the promotion of the publishing industry every five years. The culture ministry currently ...
  • VOL.9 / 2018.05
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South Korean Books at International Book Fairs in 2019

South Korean Books at International Book Fairs in 2019   2019.11.04   This September in the city of Gothenburg, the second biggest city in Sweden, the words 'book' and 'Korea' caught the attention of many passersby from the airport to the central parts of the city like big shopping malls. This was because South Korea was the guest of honor at the Gothenburg Book Fair from Sept. 26 to 29. Operating Korean Pavilions at overseas international book fairs is becoming an increasingly important way to spread the word on South Korea's books, publishing industry, authors and even culture and also to create a foundation for exchanges. As such, the interest and participation rates of South Korean publishing industry professionals are growing each year.The Korean Publishers Association (KPA) opened several Korean Pavilions at book fairs this year, starting with the Taipei International Book Exhibition in February before going onto the Bologna Children's Book Fair in March. In August ...
  • VOL.17 / 2019.11
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e-future, a business specializing in ELT content

e-future, a business specializing in ELT content Leading the Hallyu of ELT content with the highest R&D competence   2019.09.09   Creator of the widely-acclaimed Smart Phonics series, South Korean ELT (English Language Teaching) content company e-future is leaping forward as a global English education firm, beyond South Korea's sluggish English education market.       As an ELT content specializing company, e-future has been making meaningful strides in English education. I think our readers will want to know how e-future became a major ELT content provider from a country where English is not an official language.   After e-future was established in 2000, we've been developing our own English education content for learners who live in a country where English is not the native language, called EFL (English as a Foreign Language) countries. On top of this, through continuous efforts to enter markets outside South Korea, we've succeeded in exporting our ...
  • VOL.15 / 2019.09
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2019.09.09   Fantasy Fixer 1. Publication Details Imprint | BIR Publishing Co., Ltd.Title | Fantasy FixerAuthor | Kang MinjeongIllustrator | Kim ReahyeonGenre | children’s storyFormat | 130×190Binding | Hard coverPages | 232pagesISBN | 9788965483755   2. Contact Name | Claire YangPhone |  +82-2-515-2000Email | claire@bir.co.krURL | http://bir.co.kr/   3. Marketing Information Keyword | children’s fiction; fantasy fiction; mysteryTarget Readership | age 6 to 12   4. About the Author Author - Kang MinjeongKang Minjeong made her debut as a writer with Fantasy Fixer and Fantasy Fixer 2: Suspicious Creator. Illustrator - Kim ReahyeonKim Reahyeon previously wrote A Litter Bit of Change and illustrated Cleaning Out My Wardrobe on Weekends.   5. About the Book Winner of No.1 Marshmallow Fi...
  • VOL.15 / 2019.09
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Where Korean readers meet books (3)

Where Korean readers meet books (3) Libraries transform into cultural spaces   2017.11.01   Bookstores and libraries globally have been attempting to transform themselves. These locations are no longer places for people to just read or buy books, but spaces where visitors can enjoy culture, various events and take some time to stretch their legs. Reading books is often compared to traveling different worlds and this month's webzine looks at three special libraries that all strive to become cultural spaces with unique themes.     1. Science and books come together at KAOS Bookpark     Jen Campbell, author of Bookshop Story says early on in her book, "Bookstores are time machines, spaceships, story makers, secret keepers, dragon tamers, dream catchers, fact finders and safe places." The author of this article would like to say the following about the bookpark to be introduced. "Bookparks are analog-form spaces consisting of books, bookcases, comfortabl...
  • VOL.6 / 2017.11
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2019 Seoul International Book Fair - Arrival

2019 Seoul International Book Fair - Arrival The country's biggest book festival, a celebration of people who make, write and read books   2019.07.08   From June 19 to 23, the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) was held at Seoul's COEX. Themes for 2017 and 2018 had been 'transformation' and 'expansion' respectively, and this year's book fair had the theme 'arrival'. The theme 'arrival' for SIBF was given in reference to prospects for books to come, and those for the world beyond books. Visitors to the 2019 SIBF were invited to learn about the 'arrival' of South Korea's publishing industry and the country's society beyond their 'transformation' and 'expansion'.   Official posters for the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair   South Korea's biggest book festival; South Korea and the world meet through books     At the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair,there were many attempts to connect bookswith non-book items in line with the theme 'arrival' &nbs...
  • VOL.13 / 2019.07
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