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Topic Fandom and Publishing Trend in the Korean publishing market in 2022 2022.09.05 I have talked with a number of editors from publishing companies about “profitable books.” They all said, “The results are mostly determined by how influential the author is. How many readers it can attract is also one of the key points of signing a contract.”While fewer people are reading books, more people hope to write books today. So, among the manuscripts flooding in, the writers who sign the contract at the end are those who are influential. The marketing capacity of the publisher is indeed important. But, in this market where capital decides the marketing power, it is more likely that you must bring in “people that don’t read” to make a book go best seller. Thus, it is clear that a publishing company prefers to publish books by those with a strong fandom, created before publication. ...

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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

The Future of Our Society as Told by an Editor from Maybooks

Korean Publishers The Future of Our Society as Told by an Editor from Maybooks 2026.04 Maybooks is a publishing house that looks toward people. The books published by Maybooks, such as People on the Edge, Workers, Falling Down, What Is Your Gender?, and The Perspective of Disability Studies, pay attention to the marginalized in our society. Through the voice of an editor, we aim to examine how Maybooks views our society and how it accompanies the marginalized through books. The Maybooks booth at the 2023 Seoul International Book Fair.The catchphrase "Another World Is Possible" and the main keywords that Maybooks explores are prominent. Q. Please give a brief introduction of yourself. Also, from an editor's perspective, could you briefly introduce what kind of books Maybooks publishes? He...

VOL.93 / 2026.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Master of Children's Literature Lee Geum-yi: Her Story on Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Korean Authors Master of Children's Literature Lee Geum-yi:Her Story on Children’s and Young Adult Literature 2026.04 Lee Geum-yi We are interviewing author Lee Geum-yi, who has been named a finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA)—often referred to as the "Nobel Prize for Children's Literature"—in the Writing category for the second time, following her 2024 nomination. Lee Geum-yi is a master of children’s and young adult (YA) literature representing Korea. Her extensive body of work includes beloved children’s books such as You Too Are a Twilight Lily and the Bamtee Village Story series, as well as the YA novel Yujin and Yujin and the Korean Female Diaspora Trilogy. Yujin and Yujin / You Too Are a Twilight Lily Q...

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[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Kong Yuan

Korean Translator Kong Yuan 2022.10.04 Profile ? Korean-Chinese translator ? E-mail: kongyuan@naver.com Educational Status ? Graduated from Peking University, Department of Korean Language (majored in Korean Language, Bachelor) ? Graduated from Peking University, Department of Asian & African Linguistics (majored in Korean Culture, Master) ? Graduated from Korea University, Department of Chinese Language and Literature (majored in Study of Modern Chinese Grammar, PhD) Career ? Former full-time lecturer at Shingu University ? Assistant professor at Hyeopseong University Translations ...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Self-Esteem

#K-Book #Self-Esteem KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.10.04 A Society That Fabricates Self-Esteem 1. Publication Details Title | A Society That Fabricates Self-EsteemSubtitle | Finding Our True Self-Esteem Through Psychological StudyAuthor | Tae-hyung KimPublisher | galmaenamuPublication Date | 2018-01-08ISBN | 9788993635874No. of pages | 240Dimensions | 152 * 225 2. Copyright Contact Name | Cha YunoEmail | yuno.cha@grb-agency.comPhone | +82-2-2676-2201 3. Book Intro These days, books about self-esteem have become best sellers in succession, and people are looking for ways to respect themselves without desperately seeking the recognition of others. Why do so many people get distressed and suffer regarding the issue of self-esteem? Is it true that low self-esteem is a personal problem?Why are Koreans obsessed with self-est...

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[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2022.10.04 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707...

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[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Oh Kang-Nam, Professor of Comparative Religion

Special Project [Korean Scholars ⑨] Oh Kang-Nam, Professor of Comparative Religion A Keen Insight Toward Religion, Society, and Life 2022.09.05 We all have our own faith in mind about how to live our lives. This belief could be about a spiritual being, a community that shares a common idea, or an order like law or ethics. Professor Oh Kang-Nam, a representative specialist on comparative religion in Korea, studies these beliefs with profound observation and insight. The field of “comparative religion” may be somewhat unfamiliar to some, but it is one of the religious studies comparing various religions and beliefs throughout the world. People who specialize in comparative religious study have a deeper understanding of the most fundamental and philosophical interest of religions. Following is the interview with professor Oh Kang-Nam, who has devoted his life to valuable research and writing about the beliefs and practices of human beings ba...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in the U.K.

Export Case Successful Import Case of Korean Literature in the U.K. Publishing the best literature from East Asia, be it classic or contemporary 2022.09.05 When we started Honford Star, our original plan was to publish the short stories of Yi Sang, the tragic poet of early modern Korean literature. His bizarre imagery and youthful exuberance attracted us, even though the difference in language and decades between him and us. Unfortunately, we were never able to publish Yi, but our love of offbeat Korean literature continued.At Honford Star, we aim to translate books right at the edge between genre fiction and literary fiction. So when Anton Hur sent us the first two stories in the Cursed Bunny (Arzak) short story collection, we bought the rights as fast as we could. The stories were absurdist masterpieces that showcased author Bora Chung’s ability to mix the fantastical with social critique. Her stories fit in perfectly with our other Korean b...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Darambooks Publishing: Approaching Korean Literature with a Fresh Perspective CEO Park Hye-jin, a Former News Anchor Turned Publisher

Korean Publishers Darambooks Publishing: Approaching Korean Literature with a Fresh PerspectiveCEO Park Hye-jin, a Former News Anchor Turned Publisher 2026.03 What is the unique charm found within a book? A journalist who once led the main news for South Korea’s public broadcaster has embarked on a new challenge through books. This is the story of CEO Park Hye-jin, a former MBC news anchor. Darambooks is a house that communicates deeply with readers about the events and social phenomena that Korean society must not forget. Through CEO Park Hye-jin, we explore how Darambooks engages with the world and views society through its diverse catalog—from social issues seen through a journalist’s lens to works of science fiction. Darambooks Publi...

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[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Tube

New Books Tube 2022.09.05 A Man Decides to Change His Fate: Life Re-creation Project - TubeA new title by Sohn Won-Pyung, writer of million-seller Almond (Changbi), sends a powerful message to those hesitating to change Kim Sung-Gon Andreas is a man who is frustrated by repeated failures. He even attempted to commit suicide, but it did not work.Then, he comes across the word “change” and makes his mind to start by making little changes.First change: Maintain an upright posture every daySecond change: Find the lost smileKim Sung-Gon, having realized the importance of making changes in life, opens a YouTube channel to share his experience with others.“The Straw Project” Let's turn dried straws into a “tube” and float on the ocean’s surface! “The opposite of success is failure, but the opposite of change is doing nothing. So, let’s hang on to the straw we made a...

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