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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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A Simple and Friendly Drawing Lesson for Beginners

Let’s Try A Simple and Friendly Drawing Lesson for Beginners 2024.08.05 [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! Sketching People and Places: Everyday Life in the City- Written by CaCol, published by Hanbit Life From a tree to a spectacular landscape, learn to draw step-by-step!Draw anytime, anywhere, with just a few simple tools. We take photographs when we don’t want to ever forget the good things in life, like a gorgeous view from our travels, a beautiful flower, or the smile of our loved ones. But, what if you could draw those moments with your own hands? If you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could draw better,” t...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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The Joy and Fun of Having Greenery in Daily Life!

Let’s Try The Joy and Fun of Having Greenery in Daily Life! 2024.07.01 [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! Planterior 101- Written by Jeong Jae-Kyung, published by Verybook Discover essential tips for maintaining healthy plants and creating harmonious arrangements.Enrich your space with the vital energy of plants! While you might be eager to grow plants, it can be hard to put it into practice. Perhaps it is because you have memories of ambitiously bringing plants into your home only to have them die, or because you just can’t seem to find the right plants for your home. For those of you who do, this book is for you. It’s Planterior 101 by Jeong Jae-Kyung, ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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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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Plants for those who are suffering

Plants for those who are suffering 2020.04.06 This book is a love letter for the most innocent thing in my life. People hurt your feelings, and human relationships make you tired. Work exhausts you, and this world is just so complex. Yet, plants are different. Plants wholly reflect the extraordinary stages of life by sowing and budding seeds in their little pot. Absorbing enough water and looking at the bright sunshine, plants moderately wash away your gloominess. We are often beholden to plants on both happy and sad days. A heartwarming story about the life of growing plants and taking care of yourself. Plants for those who are suffering Essay｜Lim Elang｜Bada Publishing Co.

VOL.21 / 2020.04

[TOPIC / EXPORT TRENDS]

Interview with author Jung-hyuk Kim

Interview with author Jung-hyuk Kim All-round novelist with sense of humor and smarts 2018.01 It is not an easy feat melding sharp and piercing insight and bright humor into one piece of literature. Novelist Jung-hyuk Kim, the interviewee of this month's issue, debuted in 2000 with Penguin News and since, he has been publishing novels and essay collections to consistently show his work. He also does work related to cinema while giving lectures and working as a podcast DJ. In South Korea, Kim has a wide group of fans thanks to his witty dialog and he is known for being an all-round novelist with knowledge in a variety of areas. The 'star writer' is only bound for more success and this month, we spoke to him regarding exports of his work. KPIPA We are delighted to feature you in our webzine. Can you introduce yourself to industry officials outside South Korea? Kim I am Jung-hyuk Kim, someone who writes novels. I don't like giving long introduc...

VOL.8 / 2018.01

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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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Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2020.04.06 A Sad Goodbye (New Edition) 1. Publication Details Imprint | NEXUS Co., Ltd.Title | A Sad Goodbye (New Edition)Subtitle| Seventeen stories about love and partingsAuthor | Hwang Kyung SinGenre | LiteratureFormat | 127×188Binding | PaperbackPages | 272pagesISBN | 9791157525201 2. Contact Name | Chung, Hyejin JinnyPhone | +82-2-330-5529Email | copyright@nexusbook.comURL | https://www.nexusbook.com:446/ 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Novel; Essay; Love; Parting; LifeTarget Readership | Adults 4. About the Author Born in Busan, South Korea, Hwang Kyung Sin graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature at Yonsei University. Hwang is the author of I Started with a Single Lemon, A Picturesque World, A Happy Ending for Everyone, The Chocolate Post Office, S...

VOL.21 / 2020.04

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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

[TOPIC / KOREAN PUBLISHER]

"NexusBOOKS"

"NexusBOOKS" Books for the next generation, Next To UsSouth Korean publisher Nexus' travel book brand 2017.12.01 People fantasize about travel all the time. Placing those fantasies into one book can help create a guide for some, while for others; it can be equal to leaving a mark to remind them of where they had gone. Nexus' travel-specific brand NexusBOOKS is becoming a milestone, a landmark for those people. The strength of NexusBOOKS, which has set out to create books for the next generation, stems from this. The publisher moves quickly to match changing trends in travel, and not only do their writers convey information accurately, they also deliver all the emotions a trip elsewhere can prompt -- all in their travel books. The following is a Q&A with Geun-hee Kwon of NexusBOOKS, which strives to show what it means to be a true creator of travel books. KPIPA Please introduce Nexus for our readers abroad. Kwon H...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

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