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Essays that touch the heart Readers tired of their hectic lives take comfort in warm words 2019.07.08 Emotional essays that touch and 'heal' readers have seen no end to their popularity over the past several years. Works of writing that spell out everyday experiences and emotions in simple sentences as well as essays that provide comfort via narrators that are well-known animation characters have found immense demand from young readers in South Korea. 2018, in particular, was truly a year for these emotionally touching essays. Pooh Bear, Happiness Happens Every Day, Every Moment Was You, Temperature of Language According to 2018 bestseller data from online bookstore YES24, Pooh Bear, Happiness Happens Every Day (RH Korea) was the bestselling book last year. Two places behind this book was Every Moment Was You (Wisdom House) and in fifth place was Lee Ki-joo's Temperature of Language (Malgeulteo). Jeong Mun-jeong's How to Respond Smil...

VOL.13 / 2019.07

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

How Eduwill successfully exported the PERFECT TOPIK series to China and Taiwan

How Eduwill successfully exported the PERFECT TOPIK series to China and Taiwan 2019.07.08 Eduwill is a South Korean education company that prides itself on turning dreams into reality. A business that focuses on many aspects of education in addition to providing online and offline classes on obtaining various certificates and licenses, Eduwill also runs a publishing business for education material. Among the company's publications is the PERFECT TOPIK series that helps students study for the official Test of Proficiency in Korean. The series had previously been available only in South Korea before it was exported to China in 2016 and Taiwan in 2018. "Education can change lives and the world, and with this belief, we will lead efforts so that education may truly show its power," Eduwill says. The following details the export process Eduwill went through for PERFECT TOPIK. Q. Hello. We are delighted to introduce Eduwill to K-Book Tren...

VOL.13 / 2019.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Genre Novel Publisher 'Arzak Livres'

Genre Novel Publisher 'Arzak Livres' 2019.08.05 Arzak Livres is a South Korean publisher that plans, discovers and translates good genre novels. Arzak aims to act as a beacon for readers in South Korea who love genre novels and to show them the publisher's vision for genre novels. With that in mind, Arzak has been consistently publishing genre novels until today, saying it believes in the value of science fiction novels as a 'literature of subversion'. The below is a Q&A with Arzak, where the publisher discussed its vision, future publications and representative books. Hello, we are happy to introduce Arzak Livres through K-Book Trends. We're aware Arzak is a publisher that focuses on science fiction. Could you introduce Arzak to our readers? Arzak's motto is "Have beautiful dreams and spread science everywhere". After the publication of our first book Little Brother in September 2015, we have published some-70 science fiction...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

[INFORMATION / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2019.08.05 From Poetry 1. Publication Details Imprint | SANZINITitle | From PoetryAuthor | Choi YeongcheolGenre | LiteratureFormat | 140×205Binding | PaperbackPages | 224pagesISBN | 9788965455974 2. Contact Name | Kang SugeulPhone | +82-051-504-7070Email | sanzini@sanzinibook.comURL | https://sanzinibook.tistory.com/ 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Poetry; poet; writing; poetry theory; essayTarget Readership | Adult 4. About the Author Kang made his literary debut in 1986 at the Hankook Ilbo Daily Spring Literary Competition. His published poetry anthologies include It’s drying up. It’s scattering, Rolled up, I sent a Gumjeongsan, Poke at, Whistle, Shadow Lake, and Sunbathing Furniture.Kang has also published a handwritten poetry anthology titled Th...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

[NEWS / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2017.8.18 It’s Because… 1. Publication Details Imprint | Bearbook Title | It’s Because… Author | Bonsoir Lune Format | 26.5*23.5 Binding | Hardcover Pages | 52pages ISBN | 979-11-5836-028-3 2. Contact Name | Choi, Hyun K. Phone | +82-2-332-2672 Email | bear@bearbooks.co.kr URL | www.bearbooks.co.kr 3. Selling Points ★2017 New Release ★Ranked as top 5 list during 8 weeks A child who is interested about everything in the world+ A mother who nurtures the curiosity of her child. 4. About the Author / Illustrator Majoring in visual design, she studied illustration in England. She is the author of Watermelon Swimming Pool, and Grandma’s Summer Vacation. With Grandma’s Summer Vacation, she received the 57th Korea Book Awards. Her lovely nostalgic drawings, and her fascinating stories are enjoyed by both children and adults. 5. About the ...

VOL.3 / 2017.08

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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2019.07.08 The Neighbors at Happy Apartment 1. Publication Details Imprint | Crayon House Co., LtdTitle | The Neighbors at Happy ApartmentAuthor | Moon Mi-youngIllustrator | Kim Soo-yeonGenre | Children's bookFormat | 150×217Binding | PaperbackPages | 136pagesISBN | 9788955476255 2. Contact Name | Gu Yong LEE, Representative of KL ManagementPhone | +82-10-6239-9154Email | josephlee705@gmail.com 3. Marketing Information Keyword | neighbors; communication; problem solvingTarget Readership | Children 4. About the Author and Illustrator Author - Moon Mi-youngMoon Mi-young previously worked as a newspaper reporter for twelve years before making her debut as a children’s author by winning the grand prize in a major children’s writing competition in Korea. She is the recipient of the Most Promising Author Award of the Purun Literature Prize. Her p...

VOL.13 / 2019.07

[NEWS / BEST SELLER]

South Korea's August Bestsellers

South Korea's August Bestsellers Aggregate data as of the first week of August 2017.8.18 Top-sellers continue to dominate Japanese author Haruki Murakami's Killing Commendatore topped South Korea's bestseller list for a fourth consecutive week, flaunting its popularity among Korean readers. Kiju Lee's Temperature of Language and Nam-joo Jo's Ji-young Kim Born in '82 continued to enjoy their spots among the top 15 with no big changes. Lessons in Latin, a liberal arts book that dissects Latin snagged a place within the top 10 after seeing a fresh drive in popularity. TV programs lend a boost Some books have been riding the coattails of liberal arts television programs that recently ended. Thanks to the popularity some of these shows had, books like The Way Things Work Now climbed three places to 14th while Carl Sagan's Cosmos found itself in 20th place on the bestseller list. Cosmos had jumped 15 spots from the previous week as it was mentioned on a num...

VOL.3 / 2017.08

[NEWS / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2017.7.28 Pa-Yo-Ming's Recycled Crafts Book 1.Publication Details Imprint | BearbookTitle | Pa-Yo-Ming's Recycled Crafts BookAuthor | Payoming (AHN, Seung-Ha; KIM, Tae-Sim; YOO, Joo-Yeon)Format | 215*297Binding | SoftcoverPages | 184pages (Includes a guidebook for decorating)ISBN | 979-11-5836-034-4 2. Contact Name | Choi, Hyun K. Phone | 82-2-332-2672 Email | bear@bearbooks.co.krURL | http://cafe.naver.com/bearbook 3. Selling Points Recommendations & Selections | Ranked as top 50 on the children’s book list for 5 consecutive weeks after its publication 4. About the Author / Illustrator Seung-Ha Ahn, who created Baba, studied western painting. After working as an assistant director in animated films, she now is mesmerized in making picture books with her friends from different backgrounds. Tae-Sim Kim, who created Yomi, majored in applied art...

VOL.2 / 2017.07

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The Growth of Korean Audio Books, Celebrities Attract Listeners

The Growth of Korean Audio Books, Celebrities Attract Listeners 2019.06.10 'Reading' books with your ears through audiobooks Audiobooks are books that have little to do with paper and written words, but rather, recorded voices. When audiobooks were first introduced, they saw a surge of interest as 'useful content' that could replace paper books for those unable to easily read books in physical form, like the elderly or visually impaired. Through audiobooks, those who could not read books with their eyes were now able to expand their knowledge and understanding of culture. As time passed, people without disabilities have also come to appreciate the benefits that audiobooks have in the fact that you can have an audiobook playing in the background while doing something else, like driving, taking care of housework or working out at the gym. Regular consumers are drawn to audiobooks because of the fact they can multitask while reading books in their busy, modern lives.A...

VOL.12 / 2019.06

[TOPIC / KOREAN PUBLISHER]

A Korean Publisher Growing With the World

A Korean Publisher Growing With the World An endless adventure for artistic completion...40 years in just picture books “Borim Press” 2017.7.28 Korean publishers are expanding their presence in the offshore publication market. At this time when foreign publishers taking increasing interest, here are two unique Korean publishers we personally visited to hear their diverse stories.Curiosity grows when one hears a publisher has insisted on making only picture books for more than 40 years. When that particular publisher is known for their willingness to take on challenges and adventures while adhering to the utmost artistic perfection, you can't help but look further.Borim Press has been forging its own path from 1976 with the motto, "Picture books are works of art". Of its published works, 90 percent are picture books. However, these books are not solely meant for children as the publisher aims to create creative picture books that carry artistic value, according to Kwon J...

VOL.2 / 2017.07

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