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Paju Book City City of, for and by books 2019.10.07 There are cities that focus on creating things. Usually, in the case of these planned cities, all the businesses that provide the raw materials, packaging and shipping tend to be clustered together. Industrial zones tend to show this type of congregation as if they are sapped of romance and all the businesses simply exist for efficiency. However, the story becomes a little different if that industrial zone creates books. Publishers that left the city Its official name is Paju Publishing Culture Information National Industrial Zone. The name, already a mouthful, brings to mind the sound of engines, metal clanging and dust. It certainly cannot explain the entirety of what Paju Book City is. This is because the city of books has so many enticing characteristics, and it doesn't exist as a dreary space where everything focuses on production.It cannot be denied that Paju Book City was formed out of...

VOL.16 / 2019.10

[TREND / TOPIC]

South Korean web novels become a trend of their own

South Korean web novels become a trend of their own 2019.09.09 The web novel market in South Korea has been expanding at a breakneck pace, with readers drawn to their easy-to-read content. According to the Korea Creative Content Agency, the web novel market in South Korea was estimated to be around 10 billion won in 2013, and by 2017, it had expanded to 270 billion won. Last year, sales of web novels alone amounted to around 400 billion won. In line with this soaring popularity and growing market, there are now web novel authors who earn six-figures a year. In 2016, 8.2 percent of all web novelists were found to be earning more than 10 million won per year. Web novels with unlimited versatility stand in the center of a new trend The number of ways web novels can transform themselves is unlimited, and their influence is only growing through 'one source, multi-use' content. Adaptations of web novels into webtoons are also worth taking note of because aft...

VOL.15 / 2019.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hey Uhm

Hey Uhm Joyful Swimming in the Vast Sea of the Publishing Industry 2020.03.02 Publisher Hey Uhm There was a writer that would “directly sell” her writing to readers through Social Media. It is the story of writer Lee Seula, who came up with a clever idea to continue securing stable finance through writing. This fresh approach shocked the publishing industry which sparked little changes to take place. And writer Lee Seula, the one that ignited the changes, set up Hey Uhm to create books she wants. Writing a story and making a book. They are different in many aspects by nature except one thing that they are all for readers. Still, many questions arose regarding the publisher that was born with a bold decision and its founder. Writer Lee Seul-ah, founder of Publisher Hey Uhm ⓒ Ryu Han-kyung The name of the company, Hey Uhm, is unique. What does the name “Hey Uhm” imply? “Hey Uhm” is a pure Korean word that means “to swim.” The feeling I...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Creating a window into the future with books

Creating a window into the future with books 2020.02.03 There is a publisher that makes issue-driving books every October. It is Miraebook, with its series Trend Korea that predicts the next year trend in Korea based on the analysis of trends in the published year. Let’s take a look at Miraebook that plays a role as the window into the future, just as its name implies, and its publications. Please introduce Miraebook to the webzine readers. Established in 2000, Miraebook has been publishing books in various fields such as liberal arts, history, self-development, and essay, with its flagship books in economics and business administration. The name reflects the meaning that “a book is a window into the future.” The Trend Korea series has been steadily loved by readers as the representative work of us, being a bestseller every year since its first releas in 2009. It is chosen as the best trend analysis that precisely p...

VOL.19 / 2020.02

[EVENT / I READ]

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo

I Read Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo 2024.01.02 This article is a review written by an Indian reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com My passion for reading began at an early age, and books have always been my constant companions. Over the years, I have explored different genres, from comics to romance to thrillers, and each one has stirred different emotions and insights in me. However, the book that has left the most profound impact on me is Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 (Minumsa) by Cho Nam-Joo. This book resonated with me on a personal level, as if I were reading my own diary. As a novice Korean learner, I read the English translation by Jamie Chang, published by Scribner. I was impressed by how well Jamie Chang conveyed the nuances and intentions of the original ...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

Bake Delicious Bread that’s Just Right for Your Taste

Let’s Try Bake Delicious Bread that’s Just Right for Your Taste 2023.12.04 [Event] Let’s Try introduces various useful, practical books published in Korea every month.Also, don’t miss gift events related to the introduced books! Simply click on the link below to enter the event! Let’s Try! A Small Bakery at Home: SOFT BREAD- Written by HOYA (Kim Jin-Ho), published by THETABLE Flavorful, soft, and savory bread made at home.Follow the book and make one at a time, and your house will become a famous bakery even before you notice! K-desserts are all the rage! Stopping by a famous bakery is an essential part of any trip to Korea. Even if you can’t try them in person, you may have seen them on TV or YouTube and thought they looked delicious. For those of you who do, Korean bakery master Chef Kim Jin-H...

VOL.65 / 2023.12

[REPORT / COLUMN]

Poetry App “Siyoil”

Poetry App “Siyoil” Publication Content Breathing Anew In A Mobile Age 2018.06.28 Poetry and mobile Siyoil was planned and launched out of necessity for a platform on which users could read at least one poem a day, easily find poetry and share it with other users. Those in charge of the project believed poetry was a literary genre ‘made for’ mobile devices like smartphones, where aesthetic content is consumed everyday. After its launch, the application has improved consistently, tailored to the needs of its users, and more poems have been added including new works. On April 23, the app marked its first anniversary and a new section called ‘Poem Diary’ was launched where users could upload works of poetry and writing on the app like they would in a diary. Siyoil saw more than 200,000 users register before its first anniversary. In comparison, the Facebook account for Changbi, Siyoil’s parent company, took seven years to gain ...

VOL.10 / 2018.06

[NEWS / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2017.11.01 Mr. Madang’s Happy Days 1. Publication Details Imprint | Wurinabi Publishing House Title | Mr. Madang’s Happy Days Author | Hong Yeon-sik Illustrator | Hong Yeon-sik Format | 150*210 Binding | Paperback Pages | 420pages ISBN | 979-11-86843-17-8 2. Contact Name | Rosa Han Phone | +82-70-8879-7093 Email | joerosa@hanmail.net URL | http://blog.naver.com/michel61 3. About the Author / Illustrator Hong Yeon-sik studied visual arts at Korea National University of Arts and made his debut as a graphic novel artist in the New Comics Writers Contest in 1992. Hong received the New Artists Award for Kiyora in 2001, and the best manhwa award from the Manhwa Today Contest forUncomfortably and Yet Happilyin 2012. Uncomfortably and Yet Happily has been translated and published into French, and the copyright for the English language version has be...

VOL.6 / 2017.11

[TOPIC / EXPORT TRENDS]

Interview with You-jeong Jeong

Interview with You-jeong Jeong A Storyteller Exploring Mankind's True Nature 2017.10.10 She may be, undoubtedly, the best writer of Korean-style thriller novels. She is also gearing up to spark a new wave abroad with her writing. She is You-jeong Jeong, renowned for novels like A Night of Seven Years, 28 and Origin of Species. Jeong's novels explore the true nature of mankind hidden deep in the folds of humans and they have captured not only Korean readers but those abroad, leading to her books becoming translated and published in different countries.Her most representative work The Night of Seven Years tells the story of a man who has lost all from a murder case that happens in a village called Seryeongho. The man decides to take revenge on those who murdered his daughter and his conflict is illustrated in the novel. The novel has sold consistently in South Korea since it was published in 2011. This novel was also adapted into a film and is slated to open in theaters i...

VOL.5 / 2017.10

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

K-Book in Berlin

K-Book in Berlin M&K's Monica Gu talks South Korean books 2019.09.09 It is rare for German publishers to release South Korean books.Considering this, the first exhibition for South Korean books in Germany, K-Book in Berlin embarked on a mission to spread the word about great South Korean books. It's been three years since I came to Germany for personal reasons. As I run a publishing company in South Korea, I visit bookstores and libraries in Germany often in search of good ideas for publications. Naturally, I found myself seeking out South Korean books translated into German, and I found Han Kang's The Vegetarian (Changbi) and Jeong You-jeong's Seven Years of Darkness (Eunhaengnamu). The Literature Translation Institute of Korea played a huge role in getting these books to German readers, but usually it is rare for German publishers to publish South Korean books all on their own. Being aware of many excellent books in S...

VOL.15 / 2019.09

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