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Chuncheon A Sentimental Journey along the Railroad 2020.06.01 The most sentimental city in Korea would be Chuncheon, Gangwondo Province. There are many reasons to visit Chuncheon: college students go to Chuncheon for workshops every spring, young couples come to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and gourmets visit Chuncheon every year to taste the famous spicy stir-fried chicken and makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Alongside the lake and river, all sorts of water sports facilities, bike roads, and rail-bike trails are connected, which makes Chuncheon a perfect place for those that love outdoor activities. Just take ITX-Cheongchun in Seoul and ride for an hour to arrive in Chuncheon, the lake city. Soyang 2nd bridge and Miss Soyang River, both of which are symbols of Chuncheon ⓒChuncheon-si A picture book world unfolded on a little island Namiseom Island located on the way up to Chuncheon is a little leaf-shaped island with a perimeter of 5km....

VOL.23 / 2020.06

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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

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hanbit Media

Hanbit Media Publishing professional and practical books that are worth it 2021.06.07 What defines a good book? Everyone has their own yardstick for selecting good books, but one thing in common would be that “good books” have all been a good teacher that provided insights and lessons. In this aspect, Hanbit Media is a publisher that makes good books. It not only offers answers to questions but also enables the readers to make use of them. Hanbit Media, mainly specialized in the IT field, was established in 1993 when computers began to spread out across the country, and computers and PC communication were anticipated as one of the bright future industries. Almost 30-years-old today, Hanbit Media has become a mid-sized publisher in Korea. We asked CEO Kim Tae-Heon about the path Hanbit Media ? which actively tries to identify and reflect readers' needs ? will walk in the future. Please introduce Hanbit Media to overseas publishers. Establishe...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Cho Won-Jae

Writer Cho Won-Jae A more in-depth and wide-ranging discussion about art 2021.06.07 Under the motto “Art is a fun and easy toy for anyone to play with,” Cho Won-Jae wrote An Art Museum in the Corner of a Room 1 (Bacdoci Co., Ltd.) and the book became a bestseller shortly after publication in 2018 in the art category. Also, An Art Museum in the Corner of a Room 2 (Bacdoci Co., Ltd.) published in November last year, which talks about Korean art, also became a bestseller, making writer Cho an undoubted steady-seller writer of art. While art was thought to be reserved for the elegant and noble, he talks about artworks and the life and spirit of artists embedded in them through his unique, hilarious way of telling stories. Following is an interview with writer Cho Won-Jae, who has become a missionary of art as he fell in love with it. Let’s listen to his story of art, which starts simply but becomes increasingly captivating. Please introduce ...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Safehouse Inc.

Safehouse Inc. A Powerhouse of Boundless Cross-genre Imagination 2021.05.03 Established under the slogan of being “A safe house for good stories,” publisher Safehouse is one of the publishers specializing in genre fiction in Korea. Living up to the slogan, the publisher works as a “safe house” for creators and stories so that stories about various topics that had been in the shadow can gain attention. Following is an interview with publisher Safehouse, a home to boundless imagination going across genres and media, collaborating with webtoon and video companies that need stories, particularly those that can be made into books. Logo of Safehouse Inc. Please introduce Safehouse to overseas publishers. Safehouse is a “producer of genre fiction stories” that plans and develops content for stories. Safehouse’s producers and creators cooperate from the planning stage of stories until the end. We pursue stories that have the potential to...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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A Festival Where Cherry Blossoms and History Blend: Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

Image of K-Book A Festival Where Cherry Blossoms and History Blend:Jinhae Gunhangje Festival 2025.04.07 “Jinhae Gunhangje Festival” held in Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do is the biggest cherry blossom festival in Korea Spring in Korea is full of colorful flowers and a variety of festivals. While there are many springtime events, such as the Cherry Blossom Festival in Yeouido and the Canola Flower Festival in Jeju Island, the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is a favorite among many. Voted number one in the “What are the best travel destinations in Korea for spring?” poll by K-Book Trends, Jinhae is a popular destination for cherry blossoms and springtime fun, attracting many people every year.Every year, from late March to early April, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, and Gyeongsangnam-do become a feast of cherry blossoms. Walking through the pink tunnels created by the 360,000 Yoshin...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

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Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun

I Read Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun 2025.04.07 This article is a review written by a Polish 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 Are you interested in psychological thrillers that leave you questioning everything? Do you enjoy stories that aren’t just about solving a mystery but about the aftermath of tragedy? Then Lemon (Changbi Publishers) is the book for you! English and Korean covers of Lemon Kwon Yeo-Sun’s Lemon, translated by Janet Hong, is a gripping dive into the unresolved tragedy of the “High School Beauty Murder” in South Korea. In the summer of 2002, when everyone was caught up in World Cup fever, nineteen-year-old Kim Hae-on was murdered. But here...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

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The Flower of Korea, “Mugunghwa,” Blooms

Image of K-Book The Flower of Korea, “Mugunghwa,” Blooms 2025.03.10 Korea’s National Flower, the Mugunghwa There’s a special flower in Korea: mugunghwa (hibiscus, rose of sharon). The mugunghwa, which won the most votes in the “Which flower/plant reminds you of Korea?” survey by K-Book Trends, is not just a plant, but an important symbol of Korea’s history and spirit. The mugunghwa is a flower that means “blooming eternally.” It symbolizes the perseverance and strong spirit of Koreans as it constantly blooms new flowers from summer to fall every year. Koreans have long used it to express their national identity and pride. Most recently, it has gained more attention worldwide when the popular Netflix series “The Squid Game” featured a game called “Mugunghwa kkochi pieotseupnida (무궁화꽃이 피었습니다, meaning ‘mugunghwa f...

VOL.80 / 2025.03

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, July

2nd Week, July Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.08.03 There is one book that ranked first among bestsellers of the four major online bookstores in Korea in the second week of July 2020. It is Reboot, written by a famous instructor Kim Mi-Kyung who is currently running a Youtube channel “Kim Mi-Kyung TV” with 1.1 million subscribers. With the subtitle “How to stand up and reboot again against COVID-19,” the book provides bountiful insight on the life, work, and growth of individuals in the post-COVID-19 era. Even though it has only been a short time since its publication, readers are already sending much love and support through comments, making Reboot the hottest book in the Korean publication market today.It seems that Korean readers are somehow finding answers for their economic struggles in the seemingly ever-persisting post-COVID-19 era through books. A self-development book The Having, which talks about a mindset that brin...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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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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