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Marketing Strategies for Lane 5 in the Taiwanese Publishing Market

Export Case Marketing Strategies for Lane 5 in the Taiwanese Publishing Market 2021.12.06 Covers of Lane 5, Taiwanese edition Publishing background of a grand-prize-winner fiction Publishing company Hsiao Lu, which has been in business for over 35 years, was the first publisher to present a John Newberry Medal recipient in Taiwan. Also, it opened a window for Taiwanese readers to embrace creative literature ? excellent grand prize winners ? from across the world by steadily importing them. For Korean fiction, Lane 5 (Munhakdongne Publishing Group) was the first Korean young adult fiction to enter the Taiwanese publishing market.This book is a coming-of-age fiction that features the stories of the 13-year-old main character Xiaojin (Taiwanese translation of "Naru") and his friends taking place in an elementary school swim team. Eun So-Hol, the book's author, is new in the literary world, bu...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

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Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do

Book Trip Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do The Active Role Independent Bookstores Play in Leadingthe Regeneration of Urban Culture in the Old Downtown Area 2021.11.01 Chungcheongbuk-do Province is the only province in Korea that does not embody a coastal area. However, in Cheongju, located in the central part of the inland area of the Chungcheongbuk-do Province, is Daecheong Lake, also known as the sea of the inland. Daecheong Lake, with its vastness, provides a rich supply of water, making Cheongju a city of plentifulness with magnificent scenery. You can enjoy a stroll or drive along with the scenery of Daecheong Lake that changes throughout the four seasons. Cheongju has an abundance of tourist locations such as the Cheongnamdae, the presidential villa with the name in Korean that means “Blue House of the South.” It also has a well-preserved earthen fortification representing Korea called Sangdangsanseong Fortress, and Suamgol Village with its old alleys al...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Book Trip Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do Rapid Transition from an Industrialised City to a Cultural City 2021.10.05 The city of Gumi, or Gumi-si, lies in the interior of Gyeongsangbuk-do and is the birthplace of Korean industrialization. It has developed into a rapidly growing industrial city. However, with stagnant growth today, Gumi is looking to construct a new picture. It is preparing to leap forward as a cultural city, freeing itself from its existing image. The so-called Geumridan-gil is rising with workshops of different sizes, cafes with unique concepts, and distinctive independent bookstores, based on the urban regeneration project that started in the old town around Geumosan Mountain, the long-time landmark and the resting place for Gumi citizens. The Geumosan Provincial Park, as wide as 976m, is a representative tourist spot in Gumi, which boasts various trails around the lush forest by the entrance, hiking courses, and Chaemijeong, which was built to ho...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Yun Jung-Eun

Korean Authors Writer Yun Jung-Eun A Writer that Delivers “Happiness That Will Eventually Come” 2024.04.01 In 2023, one news thrilled Korean literature fans at home and abroad. It was that Marigold Mind Laundry (Book Romance), a bestseller in Korea recognized as a “healing fantasy novel,” has signed a high advance contract with a major international publisher. For Korean fans, it was a moment of excitement to feel the power of K-literature again, and for international fans, it was a moment of anticipation to read K-literature in their own language. The book’s writer, Yun Jung-Eun, said in an interview that she hopes readers will find their comfort and happiness through reading her books. From that short answer, it was clear that even people who live across borders and speak different languages are connected by a thin but strong thread somewhere in their hearts. Following is an interview with writer Yun, who shares the joy of life with thos...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Publisher Hyohyung

Korean Publishers Publisher Hyohyung Dreaming of a warm city where art breathes 2024.02.19 Publisher Hyohyung has been printing books on architecture, space, and art for 30 years, just like building a house brick by brick. Perhaps the key to this longevity is Hyohyung’s passion for these fields. Indeed, its publishing list is filled with authentic books on architecture, space, and art. Every book is worthy of its own value, but Hyohyung’s books are more valuable to the readers as they are written with the mission of the creators and the sincerity of the writers. Hyohyung plans various content and events so that readers can encode books in their minds and even have experiences through them, and conveys liberal arts knowledge that will help future generations. Following is an interview with Hyohyung, a publishing house that produces books with the utmost sincerity so that the scent of art can permeate our daily lives, and so that our society ca...

VOL.67 / 2024.02

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kwon Jung-Min

Korean Authors Writer Kwon Jung-Min “Picturing” an Ordinary Scene with a Fresh Perspective 2024.01.02 Unlike novels, which use words to create a picture in the reader’s mind, picture books allow the reader to imagine the story using only “pictures.” If you are a reader who needs a break from reading and watching in the midst of flashy digital visual media, a picture book can be a shelter. Kwon Jung-Min finds new aspects in familiar scenes in everyday life and captures the hidden aspects of human beings in a fresh way through the art of drawing. Following is an interview with Kwon, who practices looking into herself through picture books. It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers? Hi, I’m Kwon Jung-Min, a picture book writer. Picture books speak a different language and follow a different logic than norm...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

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Seung Joo-Yeoun

Korean Translator Seung Joo-Yeoun 2021.12.06 Profile ? E-Mail: krasibaya@daum.net ? Profile registered on the Russian Book Union ? Seung Joo-Yeoun, author on Brunch ? Link to Seung Joo-Yeoun's profile on Naver Seung Joo-Yeoun graduated from Jinmyung Girls' High School in 1999 and graduated from Anyang University's Department of Russian Language in 1999. In 2004, she received a master's degree in Russian language linguistics from Saint Petersburg State University, Russia. Then, from 2005 to the present, she has been teaching Russian at Pushkin House, a specialized center for Russian, filming online lectures such as "The Road to Russia 1, 2," "Basic Questions for TORFL (Pushkin House)," and "First Step to Reading Russian (Siwon School)." She has also published an Official Commentary for TORFL level 2 and Seung's...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

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Gangneung, Gangwon-do

Book Trip Gangneung, Gangwon-do A Region of Rich History and Culture 2021.09.06 Having a blue ocean of the East Sea to the east and jaw-dropping scenery along with the lush greens of the Taebaeksan Mountain Range to the west, Gangneung of Gangwon-do Province is a city with glorious history and culture boasting both sheer beauty and long tradition. As a popular tourist destination with much to enjoy, the city becomes a hot place every year with Sogeum River, and Daegwalleong, famous for their beautiful landscape, not to mention Jumunjin and Gyeongpodae Pavilion crowded with tourists. Also, Ojukheon House, where Yi I, known by his pen name “Yulgok,” who was an outstanding Korean scholar, and his mother Shin Saimdang used to live, shows off noble beauty as historic cultural heritage.The small and large bookstores of Gangneung, famous as the birthplace of novelist Heo Gyun and poet Heo Nanseolheon of the Joseon dynasty, bring its local culture to life. Some c...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do

Book Trip Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do A city of daily leisure 2021.08.02 Dangjin-si, or Dangjin City, located in the northernmost cove area of Chungcheongnam-do, got its name from the region’s history of a harbor city that used to be the gateway to Tang during the Silla Dynasty. It neighbors Asan and Seosan of Chungcheongnam-do to the East and West respectively. As it faces Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do Province, to the North, it is the first region people reach when they ride down the Seohaean Expressway out of the province. The vast ocean spreads out to the South, and you can have a good time on the foreshore by renting gear at local stores. Waegok Village is the only place in Korea where you can enjoy sunrise, sunset, and moonrise at one spot, making it the perfect place to relish leisurely time. As such, Dangjin-si has recently become a rising star on the west coast, offering various things to see and enjoy. Every part of Dangjin-si is full of ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Munhakdongne

Korean Publishers Munhakdongne A Publisher that Makes Books for a Better World 2023.10.04 People say that “10 years changes rivers and mountains.” In other words, 10 years is a long enough time for even rivers and mountains to change. There is a publishing company that has been constantly changing for 30 years, a period during which the river and mountains could have changed three times, and has established itself as one of Korea’s leading publishers. Munhakdongne, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, does not simply stop at publishing quality books, but continues to expand infinitely into the world of books by organizing book reading challenges to read good books with readers, creating platforms to promote quality books more widely, and making spaces to read good books in comfort. However, Munhakdongne’s pride and love for books remain the same as in the beginning. Munhakdongne, which started as a literary publisher and now ...

VOL.63 / 2023.10

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