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2019 Korean Novels that fascinated foreign readers

2019 Korean Novels that fascinated foreign readers   2020.02.03     What Korean novels were a hot topic in the overseas publication market last year? Here we introduce the Korean novels that lit up the overseas publication market in 2019, from steady sellers beloved by foreign readers to works of newly emerging writers.   I’m Waiting For You, The Prophet of Mundanity   Three English-translated novels of writer Kim Bo-Young, one of the representative SF writers in Korea were sold to Harper Collins Publishers last June, the biggest publication group in the US. The three books were: I’m Waiting For You (Miracle Books), a story about the fond love of a couple with contradicting time and space, The Prophet of Mundanity (Arzak), a story of a prophet and his disciple, and a sequel to I’m Waiting For You which is also set for publication in Korea. They will be published during the first half of 2021.Making her debut in 2004, the increa...
  • VOL.19 / 2020.02
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Writer Lee Geumi

Writer Lee Geumi A Writer Who Makes Readers Wait for Her Next Work   2020.11.02   Writer Lee Geumi made her debut when she won the Sabbath Literary Award in 1984 with her With Younggu and Heukgu. Since then, she has been writing children’s books such as Kundori’s House in Bamti Village (Prooni Books), You and I are Just a Bit Different (Prooni Books), First Love (Prooni Books), Like a Roughneck Princess (Sakyejul), and Called My Name (Sun&Tree), and teenage novels including Life Traveler (Munhakdongne), Yujin and Yujin (Prooni Books), On the Verge (Prooni Books), Sohee’s Room (Prooni Books), The Story of the Youth (Sekyejul), and Can I go there? (Sakyejul). Even though she has already written around 50 titles, she says she wants to be remembered as a writer whose next works are eagerly awaited by readers. Following is the interview with writer Lee Geumi.   Writer Lee Geumi   You have written more than 50 titles up to now. If you...
  • VOL.28 / 2020.11
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Kinderland (Bandal)

Kinderland (Bandal) Power of Picture Books Embracing All Generations   2020.10.05   Kinderland is a publisher specialized in picture books, which also owns the brand “Bandal.” Every book it produces is creative and refreshing. Most of its authors are newly debuted, as Kinderland pursues making books that can be embraced across generations by taking new challenges and various perspectives. Below is an interview with Kinderland and Bandal which have won the Bologna Ragazzi Award, the most prestigious award in children’s books in the world, several times since 2015.   Logos of Kinderland and Bandal   Could you please introduce Kinderland and Bandal to our subscribers?   Kinderland began with the aim to publish books for children and is today importing picture books from other countries and making picture books, children’s books, non-fiction books, and educational books here in Korea. We’ve grown to focus more on making creative picture books, ...
  • VOL.27 / 2020.10
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Writer Kang Hwa-Gil

Writer Kang Hwa-Gil Careful Call for Things that Should Not be Taken for Granted   2020.10.05   Author Kang Hwa-Gil writes about things we can easily find around us. If there is one thing that differentiates her stories from others, it is that her works are delicate, or rather chilly in the sense that she seems to be living a different life from ordinary people. In her book Eumbok (which means to partake of sacrificial food and drink) that features ancestral rites, and in Gawon and Hand that mainly describe our daily life, she talks about psychological violence, hatred, suppression, and horror that women experience.Kang Hwa-Gil points out the sense of displacement from people’s attitude of taking things for granted when they shouldn’t.       Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you. Please say hello to our subscribers.   Hi, I am Kang Hwa-Gil, and I write novels. It’s good to be meeting you.   Is there a reason for you to choose hatr...
  • VOL.27 / 2020.10
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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation   2020.05.04   The Ghost Puppy's Adventures 1. Publication Details Imprint | GAEAMNAMUTitle | The Ghost Puppy's AdventuresAuthor | Park JeonganIllustrator | Lee MinhaeGenre | Children's storyFormat | 175×235Binding | PaperbackPages | 104pagesISBN | 9788968305412   2. Contact Name | Jo WonsonEmail | jws@gaeamnamu.co.krURL | http://blog.naver.com/gaeamnamu   3. Marketing Information Keyword | Family love; ghost; companion animal; sacrificial ceremonyTarget Readership | Children aged 9 to 12   4. About the Author and Illustrator Author - Park JeonganPark Jeongan started writing children's stories while studying children's literature in graduate school, and made her literary debut by wining the Noonnoppi Children's Literature Award. Park aims to write ...
  • VOL.22 / 2020.05
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10 Keywords: South Korea's publishing industry in 2017 at a glance

10 Keywords: South Korea's publishing industry in 2017 at a glance   2017.12.01     Candlelight Revolution   The book Candlelight Revolution with the subtitle "Winter of 2016, Spring of 2017 - History Written by Light" is a collection of 484 photographs categorized into 45 themes that captures seven key events that led to the impeachment of now-former South Korean president Park Geun-hye in May this year. It is a striking but touching panorama of images bringing together the wishes of the 17 million people who asked, "Is this a country?" while holding candlelight vigils to bring down Park’s administration.   Park, accused of graft and improper usage of power, was impeached by the candlelight revolution launched by the people and incumbent President Moon Jae-in was subsequently elected in May. It was a historical step forward, the first such event in 30 years since the declaration of democracy from a military government in 1987. While the administration was in...
  • VOL.7 / 2017.12
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South Korea's literary awards and competitions of 2019

South Korea's literary awards and competitions of 2019 Standards for selecting the country's best authors and literary works   2019.12.09   South Korea's publishing industry has been making efforts to consistently discover new writers, fresh writing and excellent works of literature through literary awards and literary contests. Here is a look into the written work that received literary awards and/or were submitted to literary competitions in 2019.   Gateway to bigger success for new authors: new author awards     The writers go on to have active careers after receiving the award and entering the field.     Every January, South Korea's biggest newspapers hold literary competitions. These spring competitions are generally acknowledged as gateways or springboards for new authors to bigger success. This type of literary competition held early in the year was made widely known by the Dong-A Ilbo in 1925, and this y...
  • VOL.18 / 2019.12
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Yuksabipyoungsa

Yuksabipyoungsa Engraving the meaning of historical record upon the mind   2020.09.07   Yuksabipyoungsa is an unrivaled publisher specialized in history in Korea. Established in 1987 with a “bookazine” Critical Review of History, it has been devoted to publishing content on Korean history for more than 30 years. From the glorious days to heart-numbing moments, the publisher has been producing rough but calmly written history works. Following is the interview with Yuksabipyoungsa, who honestly talks about our yesterday, today, and tomorrow.   Logo of Yuksabipyoungsa   Please introduce us about Yuksabipyoungsa.   “Yuksabipyoungsa pursues building a live history in harmony with the changing society.”History is the result of the accumulated life of diverse human beings. Making today better than the past and opening an even better future begins from looking back to our history. Studying history is not just aboutlooking back though; it is to take a cri...
  • VOL.26 / 2020.09
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Author Baek Hee-Na

Author Baek Hee-Na I hope my books can provide happiness and warmth to my readers   2020.09.07   This interview was edited from the video “Authors of Korea Picture Books and Books for Children and Youth” made for the 2020 Moscow International Book Fair to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Russia. 2020 Moscow International Book Fairwww.mibf.info Link to Introducing Republic of Korea as The Guest of Honorhttp://mibf.info/korea Platform of Republic of Korea as The Guest of Honorhttps://goh-en.sibf.or.kr/     Baek Hee-na wrote and illustrated all her thirteen books. And her miniature dolls, full of expressions, come alive with the lights and detailed decorations on the page. With these illustrations, her books are simply awe-inspiring.About these wonderful books, the writer commented that she tried to escape from the format of books and sculptures. And in her characters, one can see detailed expres...
  • VOL.26 / 2020.09
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Social Impact

Social Impact   2020.03.02                     Social reputation decides a company’s future.   (Yes!!) A company that is at the forefront of fair trade and environmental protection.A company that is active in social contribution.A company that is a good taxpayer(No!!) A company that abuses its power against employeesA company that turned a blind eye to sexual harassmentA company that evades responsibility for the damage to its customersWhat stigmatizes a successful company or a brand as a “bad company/brand” and kicks it out of the market? 83% of Koreans say that social reputation of a company affects their product choices. It is because customers actively react to the company’s social reputation or “Social Impact”.   This book analyzes the types and characteristics of customers from the perspective of “Social Impact”, and suggests how to build and have...
  • VOL.20 / 2020.03
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