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Korean Editor’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes   Korean Editor’s Pick   2022.12.05   If you are interested in Korean culture and stories, you will eventually find yourself wondering, “What country is Korea?” Of course, there will be many ways to answer this great question, but if I were to answer, I would choose two books instead with two words “land and people.”     The first book – or series – that I recommend is My Exploration of Cultural Heritage (Changbi). This is one of the representative humanities book series in Korea and is regarded as the pioneer that settled “exploration journals” as a genre that differs from travelogues. The series has sold more than 4 million copies since it was published 30 years ago. It currently consists of 20 volumes – 12 about Korea, 5 about Japan, and 3 about China. Among the volumes covering almost every region in Korea, I chose My Exploration of ...
  • VOL.53 / 2022.12
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2nd Week, September 2022

Best Sellers   2nd Week, September 2022 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2022.10.04   The books that many readers have long awaited have made their way to the best seller list for the second week of September. For example, writer Jung Ji-Ah, who proved her literary value by winning numerous literary awards, returned with a full-length novel after 32 years. The book, Father's Liberation Diary, is a friendly tale that describes lightly, or rather humorously, a somewhat serious story combining family love with a painful history. Also, the book To You, Who is Bound to Succeed, is the first book written by former newscaster and Youtuber Choi Seo-Young, which has been long awaited by her 500k subscribers, captivating their hearts right after its publication. Including powerful motivational messages she gave on her YouTube channel, the book consoles her readers with compassionate understanding and down-to-earth advice t...
  • VOL.51 / 2022.10
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Kong Yuan

Korean Translator   Kong Yuan   2022.10.04     Profile   • Korean-Chinese translator • E-mail: kongyuan@naver.com   Educational Status   • Graduated from Peking University, Department of Korean Language (majored in Korean Language, Bachelor) • Graduated from Peking University, Department of Asian & African Linguistics (majored in Korean Culture, Master) • Graduated from Korea University, Department of Chinese Language and Literature (majored in Study of Modern Chinese Grammar, PhD)   Career   • Former full-time lecturer at Shingu University • Assistant professor at Hyeopseong University   Translations   ...
  • VOL.51 / 2022.10
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Fandom and Publishing

Topic   Fandom and Publishing Trend in the Korean publishing market in 2022   2022.09.05   I have talked with a number of editors from publishing companies about “profitable books.” They all said, “The results are mostly determined by how influential the author is. How many readers it can attract is also one of the key points of signing a contract.”While fewer people are reading books, more people hope to write books today. So, among the manuscripts flooding in, the writers who sign the contract at the end are those who are influential. The marketing capacity of the publisher is indeed important. But, in this market where capital decides the marketing power, it is more likely that you must bring in “people that don’t read” to make a book go best seller. Thus, it is clear that a publishing company prefers to publish books by those with a strong fandom, created before publication.      ...
  • VOL.50 / 2022.09
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Post-Mobility

New Books   Post-Mobility   2022.08.01                     From vehicle innovation to space revolution: Post-MobilityThe past, present, and future of mobility presented by Cha Doowon and Lee Seula, the two top specialists in the field of mobility! Until recently, the mobility industry has concentrated on developing new types of mobility such as EVs, autonomous vehicles, and personal mobility.And their commercialization has brought about a revolution in the space of travel, which is called, the “Mobility Revolution”From the realm of technology to life patterns, jobs, and the capital market, the book talks from A to Z about mobility, which is now part of our lives. “As human intelligence is replaced by automation technology, we, humans, should develop capabilities to understand their systems and respond to unexpected situations.” - From the book Where is the mobility revolution going, while expand...
  • VOL.49 / 2022.08
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A Korean Literary Translator’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes   A Korean Literary Translator’s Pick   2022.06.07     When was the last time you read a book about environmental issues that wasn’t written by an American or a European? Calling South Korea a part of the Global South or the Global Majority would be a bit of a stretch at this point in history, but we still have a unique perspective to contribute to world environmental discourse as the first country in modern history to transition into an international donor nation. There are still millions of Koreans who remember what it was like to starve and have to prioritize economic growth over environmental sustainability. South Korea will always have something interesting to say in any economic growth discourse, and this book, a science bestseller in a nation full of scientists, is our latest hope for a consensus that will save the planet.The Earth Is Fine: It’s the Humans Who’re Doomed (Across Books) is by...
  • VOL.47 / 2022.06
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Writer Kim Hye-Jung

Korean Authors   Writer Kim Hye-Jung The Story of Becoming “Me, Different from Yesterday”   2023.12.04   Adolescence is a time of imperfection, making it all the more precious and beautiful because you can envision anything you want in the future. Young adult literature also colors the minds of not only children but also adults with diverse stories that cross genres such as science fiction and fantasy. It is a genre you can pick up and read for fun, and once done, you feel deeply moved. Perhaps it is the perfect genre for Kim Hye-Jung, who became a writer because she loved stories. Listening to the inner thoughts of struggling teenagers and writing their stories with sincerity, Kim hopes that her books will give teenage readers a place to breathe. Her affectionate and warm perspective on the stories of teenagers could be felt throughout the interview. Following is an interview with Kim Hye-Jung, an artist who touches our hearts with each new story, hoping to pa...
  • VOL.65 / 2023.12
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2nd Week, September 2021

Best Sellers   2nd Week, September 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea   2021.10.05   It’s September in Korea, and the warm sun and the cool breeze put smiles on people’s faces. As the traditional book-reading season of autumn approaches, fiction is showing its presence on the integrated list of bestsellers. Along with the continued popularity of the Dollagoot Dream Department Store series, which has brought about a fantasy fiction syndrome in Korea, writer Han Kang’s I Do Not Bid Farewell ranked first on the list. This book is the first new title from Han Kang in five years since she won the International Booker Prize in 2016 with The Vegetarian (Changbi) and has been gaining popularity among not only Korean readers but also foreign readers. The story I Do Not Bid Farewell depicts the memories of love that make human beings human in poetic sentences against the background of the Jeju April 3 Incident, a painful event in Korean histor...
  • VOL.39 / 2021.10
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BookTuber’s Pick: A Book-to-Read During Summer Vacation

One-Liner Quotes   BookTuber’s Pick: A Book-to-Read During Summer Vacation   2021.08.02     Autopsies appear very often in today’s detective and thriller dramas. Yet, how would it have been hundreds of years ago? Would they have also conducted an autopsy to reveal innocent deaths? Indeed, in Korean history, there were “gumhum sanpas,” coroners who disclosed causes of death by examining dead bodies during the Joseon Dynasty. The book On a Moonlit Night, at Hansungbu is the story of Aran, a female gumhum sanpa.One day at dawn, a fire breaks out at Mokmyeoksan mountain. This fire uncovered a cave hidden deep in the mountain, and six horribly murdered bodies are found lying inside. Aran finds out that they were all killed for different causes. Meanwhile, one of them was wearing particularly expensive silk clothes, who was found out to be Heo Chung, the only son of the minister of defense. Ar...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
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Picture Books with Lyrics

Picture Books with Lyrics Emotional rhythms in picture books   2021.06.07   As picture books’ popularity is soaring day by day, picture books are no longer reserved for children just like they used to be before. More adults are reading picture books, and this trend has led to the publication of more picture books which can be enjoyed by all age groups from children to adults. In particular, as those that include lyrics from famous songs loved by the public touch the hearts of all generations, they not only preserve the innocence of children but also soothe adults’ minds with short texts and pictures that recall the memories of their childhood. Following are some of the picture books that give more abundant joy and touch your heart, with a mixture of beautiful lyrics and cozy pictures.   Pure picture books that have the power to cross generations   “The yellow balloons flying in the sky remind me of beautiful memories.”   The song “Balloon,” a popular song...
  • VOL.35 / 2021.06
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