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Korea’s Diverse Children’s Literature Awards

Korea’s Diverse Children’s Literature Awards Children wishing for a happy world   2020.05.04       As children are referred to as the “future” of a generation, the emotional experience children get from books is very important. The Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, and Hans Christian Andersen Award are the most famous children’s literary awards in the world, but there are also ones given to excellent children’s literature in Korea as well. In particular, as Children’s Day is in May, the winners of many children’s literary awards are announced this month.While there are various children’s literary awards ranging from those named after famous literary people in history to those held by children’s book publishers, let’s touch upon the winners of the awards.   The emotional experience children get from books is very important.     Children’s Literary Awards carrying on the spirit of renowned writers   ...
  • VOL.22 / 2020.05
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Songpa, Seoul

Songpa, Seoul “How To Love Books” of a Big City   2020.05.04       The 123-storey-high Lotte World Mall, Olympic Stadium where the 88 Seoul Olympics were held, Lotte World and Seokchon Lake, which are always crowded throughout the year. With such places to go and see, the time in Songpa-gu flows fast just like other big cities. Named after the lush pine trees growing in the city, Songpa-gu is now filled with high buildings and big apartment complexes ? there are so many that the city is often called a “Building Forest.” Yet, if you look a little bit deeper inside, there are still places where you can find relaxation in your life.     Discover joy among old and worn books   Once you exit Jamsillaru station (line 2 of Seoul Subway), you will see a low but long building. It is “Seoul Treasure Den for Books”, a secondhand bookstore built by the Seoul Metropolitan City last March transforming an unused space.   ⓒSeoul Treasure Den for Books &...
  • VOL.22 / 2020.05
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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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Author-illustrator Noh Inkyung

Author-illustrator Noh Inkyung A Writer Who Discovers “Moments” in Every Thing in the World   2021.04.05   Noh In-Kyung is a beloved writer for her heartwarming stories and pictures. Her works are recognized across the world. While she was designated as the Illustrator of the Year at the 2012 Bologna Children’s Book Fair with her Soso Cancellina (Munhakdongne), she won the Golden Apple Award at the 2013 Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) with her Mr. Tutti and 100 Water Drops (Munhakdongne). Plus, she was selected as the White Raven at the 2015 International Youth Library in Munich with Hedgehog X (Munhakdongne). As such, she has been expanding her spectrum as a writer by designing creative worlds with sensitive expressions. Following is an interview with writer Noh In-Kyung.       It is a pleasure to meet you. Please introduce yourself to our subscribers.   Hi, I’m Inkyung Noh, an author-illustrator. I’ve been working in Seoul, cre...
  • VOL.33 / 2021.04
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The Miraculous Ledger That Makes Your Life Successful!

Let’s Try   The Miraculous Ledger That Makes Your Life Successful!   2025.03.10   [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!   2025 Miraculous Financial Ledger- Written by Kim Hae-Jin, published by Radish Books     The best tips for financial management from a 14-year veteran mentor!Keep track of your finances every day and create the miracle of success.   Do you have any wishes for the new year of 2025? Being healthy, happy, and successful would be the three things we all would like to achieve. Planned spending and smart financial management are essential ingredients for a stable future. However, it’s not always easy to cut ...
  • VOL.80 / 2025.03
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Beyond Borders: A Foreigner’s Perspective on Korean Literature

I Read   Beyond Borders: A Foreigner’s Perspective on Korean Literature Reviews of Korean Literature by International Readers   2025.02.17   This article is a review written by a Moroccan reader ofK-Book Trends after reading Korean books.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com   Human Acts (Changbi Publishers) by Han Kang   English and Korean covers of Human Acts     Han Kang’s Human Acts is a profoundly moving novel set against the backdrop of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising in South Korea. Through interlinked chapters, the book portrays the lives of individuals affected by the brutal government crackdown, including a boy searching for his friend, survivors coping with trauma, and those bearing the weight of collective memory. The novel is a heartbreaking meditation on the re...
  • VOL.79 / 2025.02
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#Minorities in society

#Minorities in society KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform   2020.08.03   Greatest Fish 1. Publication Details Title | Greatest FishAuthor | Gu ByungmoPublisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.Publication Date | 2018-03-30ISBN | 9791162203392No. of pages | 220Dimensions | 128 * 188   2. Copyright Contact Name | Julia KwonEmail | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.krPhone | +82-31-936-4199   3. Book Intro Gon breathes through gills and swims in a deep, blue lake with his scales shining. He has hidden himself from the world and lived a secluded life, feeling limitless freedom underwater. Kangha gives Gon a new name and life. Haeryu escapes death, rescued by Gon. Great Fish is a mysterious and beautiful story about people who have been abandoned and isolated in the world yet desperately hope to keep breathing, even if they have to live their lives underwater. * http://k-book.or.kr/user/b...
  • VOL.25 / 2020.08
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Three Generations of Railworkers

Three Generations of Railworkers   2020.07.13                         Three Generations of Railworkers - A gripping story penetrating the 100-year-history of Korea’s modern history   Tells the three-generation-crossing story of a labor activist and his ancestors who had been working as railwaymen during turbulent times in the past.   "The three trainman generations"First generation: Lee Baek-Man (worked at a train manufacturing factory)Second generation: Lee Il-Cheol (worked as an engineer during the Japanese occupation of Korea, who then moved to North Korea after the liberalization)Third generation: Lee Ji-San (worked as an engineer in North Korea and lived as a captive in South Korea after the Korean War) Factory Worker Fourth generation: Lee Jin-Oh (held a longterm sit-in at a high altitude fighting for labor rights) Tough and challenging laborers’ life that passed down in the fa...
  • VOL.24 / 2020.07
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Writer Sim Yun-Kyung

Writer Sim Yun-Kyung A writer with a broad spectrum from full-length novels to children’s literature   2021.03.08   Writer Sim Yun-Kyung, referred to as the master writer of full-length novels in Korea, began writing fiction in 1998 and made her debut in 2002 with her My Beautiful Garden, winning the 7th Hankyoreh Prize for Literature. Since then, she has announced multiple full-length novels including The Moon’s Altar (Munhakdongne), Yi Hyeon’s Love Story (Munhakdongne), The Seorabeol People (Silcheon), and Seol-I, not to mention the children’s book The Series of Eun-ji & Ho-chan (Sakyejul) that has six volumes so far, astonishing her readers with her capability of writing stories across a number of fields from novels to children’s books. This is why her recently announced work Eternal Heritage is much anticipated.       Please introduce yourself to our subscribers.   Hello, everyone. I am novelist Sim Yun-Kyung. I published my fi...
  • VOL.32 / 2021.03
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The Birth of Publishing Company ‘BookGoodCome’

The Birth of Publishing Company ‘BookGoodCome’ The Discovery of Small Universes In Picture Books   2018.06.28   Reading picture books always leaves one wanting more. They take roughly 10 minutes to read. Like swallowing noodles, one can easily leaf through picture books but the content lingers for longer. That lingering feeling like a savory flavor one finds difficult to shake even after a long period of time. Here is a publisher that creates its own savory flavor while creating small universes in picture books. After opening its doors in 2009, BookGoodCome has been contacted by distinguished publishers from locations around the world. We spoke to author couple Lee Rury and Lee Sun-young who manage BookGoodCome and its four hard-working employees.     A surprising relationship that started with Coda the Polar Bear, the seed of BookGoodCome   KPIPAWe are curious as to how BookGoodCome came to be.   Lee Sun-young We first began...
  • VOL.10 / 2018.06
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