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Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market

Korean Literature in the European Publishing Market 2020.12.07 Violet The publication rights of writer Shin Kyung-Sook's third full-length novel Violet (Munhakdongne) were sold to Weidenfeld & Nicolson in Britain in November 2020. This publisher released Please Look After Mom (Changbi) of writer Shin in April 2011, and in the following year, the writer was honored with the Man Asian Literary Prize. Violet is Shin Kyung-Sook's second full-length novel to be published in Britain after Please Look After Mom. The title "Violet" has multiple implications; it is a type of flower, a color, and a metaphor for a shy woman. And at the same time, the feeble image is naturally linked to "violence." The writer blends such various meanings embedded within the story through several illustrations and metaphors. Violet is a story of distorted desire and a rotation of all writings where the frustration of all desires and desires for writing follow one after another into the nov...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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#Mystery Thriller Crime

#Mystery Thriller Crime KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2021.04.05 The Ice Forest 1. Publication Details Title | The Ice ForestAuthor | Ha Ji-eun Publisher | Goldenbough Publication Date | 2020-03-20ISBN | 9791158886356No. of pages | 556Dimensions | 128* 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Nam Michelle; Kim Dajeong Email | michellenam@minumsa.com; dajeong@minumsa.comPhone | +82-70-4261-9547 3. Book Intro "I knew by intuition. This person, this person's music will be forever." A masterpiece that has returned, the complete edition of 『The Ice Forest』 A masterpiece of fantasy novels that grabs readers with fluent sentences and a fascinating atmosphere. It is a monumental piece written by the author Ha Ji-eun. “The Ice Forest”, a mysterious fantasy based on classical music which is a rare writing subject in Korea is H...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Kungree Press

Korean Publishers Kungree Press Exploring a Beautiful Journey with Readers 2021.12.06 It is fundamental to pursue a future through genuine learning and deliberation in order to cultivate values. This is especially true for making books that greatly influence people’s lives. Kungree Press, a Korean publishing company with a long-standing foothold in the field and expertise in human science, arts, and literature, is exploring the role of books and the way forward for publication by broadening the horizon of books to offer more quality reading. The publishing company is leading the future of the publishing industry with multiple awards and support from readers by publishing outstanding books after deliberation. For Kungree Press, tomorrow is more enriching than today. Logo of Kungree Press Please introduce what Kungree Press does to those in the overseas publishing industry. Also, what is the meaning of “Kungree” from the company name? The nam...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

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Suncheon, Jeollanam-do

Suncheon, Jeollanam-do A Place Full of Peace and Literature 2020.12.07 Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, boasts a God-given natural landscape where the mountains, sea, and lakes make a beautiful mixture. With people calling the region "sogangnam (meaning the second Gangnam in Chinese, which refers to the prosperous region on the southern Yangzi river), the city, nature, and people live in peaceful harmony. The Jeolla Line and Gyeongjeon Line railroads cross to connect Youngnam and Honam regions, making Suncheon a popular tourist site for many people. Writer Kim Seung-Ok described Suncheon and Suncheonman Bay as the "utopia in Korea" in his book Mujingihaeng. Mujin, a mere virtual city when the novel was released, became the real name of the region later on. Let's take a look at the gem hidden in Suncheon, where the beautiful natural scenery makes a perfect blend with excellent cuisine and people. Enlightened Suncheon: Book Support Project Suncheon City ...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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Pit-a-Pat with Acorn

Pit-a-Pat with Acorn 2021.03.08 The last story of Yun Jee-Hoe, who writes and draws amiable stories Pit-a-Pat with Acorn Hi, there! I’m Acorn!I have precious friends! Almond is very strong. Macadamia is warm-hearted and worries when I get sick. Ricey is a thoughtful friend who eats cucumber for me during lunch. They are all my precious friends in moments of joy and sorrow! A lovely and heartwarming story about the “first friend” kids make in their life in this world. Pit-a-Pat with Acorn is an invaluable picture book made with the author’s daring mind for her only son as she fights against stomach cancer. Author Yun Jee-Hoe’s message for all the “friend-like” readersacross the world. “Hey, friends! Let’s play together, pit-a-pat!” Pit-a-Pat with AcornPicture Book by Yun Je...

VOL.32 / 2021.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Lily

Korean Authors Writer Kim Lily 2021.12.06 Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello. My name is Kim Lily, a children’s author as well as a rice cake shop owner who wrote My d’Artagnan (Changbi), Puff Snacks are Here (Munhakdongne), and Manbok’s Rice Cake Shop Series (BIR). Did the memories from your childhood influence your works? When I was young, I was a skinny, not pretty to look at, and not a bright girl. I think that is why I went through some difficult times. But whenever those times hit me, I survived by imagining things. At the time I remember desperately wishing for my wishes to come true. I do write many stories about wishes by reminiscing on those days. Why did you dream of becoming a children’s book author? I had this idea that a children’s book author is someone who ‘grows the flower garden of the imagination’. Since I had many siblings, I was sent to the countryside alone and spen...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

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How to Live in the Generation where You “Watch” Books

How to Live in the Generation where You “Watch” Books 2020.11.02 Today, reading paper books has become just one of the many ways of enjoying books. Even though you don’t necessarily “bite or taste” the books like that famous advertisement phrase, you are able to enjoy books through various channels. In particular, the transformation of diverse media based on books began to lead the new generation where you “watch, listen to, and experience” books. Some people say that “texts will be replaced with videos in the new era,” but such transformation led by the development of platforms is live evidence that books are still more of an interesting or competitive medium than you might think. This is because a generation of videos without texts or books is like a castle built on sand. Modern society has entered an era where you watch, listen to, and experience books. Book-related TV Programs are Fading Away “Book...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

2nd Week, February 2021

2nd Week, February 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.03.08 When we look at the top 10 bestsellers analyzed by major online bookstores in Korea for the second week of 2021, half of them were from Economics & Business Administration. This implies that it has not lost its strong influence in the Korean book market. For example, My First Investing Lesson Vol 1, 2 scored high from the moment of its pre-order period. Investor Kim Jung-Hwan, the writer of this book, is a major value investor in Korea. He has been gaining public fame across the nation, which is well-reflected in his Youtube performance of recording 450K subscribers in 5 months. The book turned into an issue in the market as the news spread that he has put secrets to investment, which he said he only taught his daughter, in two volumes of a book rather than in a video. While books about economics and business administration are at the center of the bestsellers, th...

VOL.32 / 2021.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Park Yeon-jun

Korean Authors Writer Park Yeon-jun 2021.12.06 Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, my name is Park Yeon-jun. I write poems and prose, and now I am writing novels, too. Why did you decide to become a writer? I think I have always loved stories since I was young. That is why I was interested in writing, reading, and listening to others. Among those, I found that reading interested me the most and I think that led me to become a writer. What do you think is the most important thing when you write? The reason empathy is vital is that you need to think from the perspective of a chair when you are writing a poem. Not how men would view an ordinary chair. The sadness and the form of the chair from its perspective; the people who stay for a while and leave the chair must think about various ideas like how the chair would feel. Even things in this studio, these small cables, lights, three of you sitting...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

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K-MUSIC

K-MUSIC K-MUSIC, the World-Class Music that has Fascinated the World 2020.11.02 You may not have heard of it at all, but no one listens to it just once. That is what they say about K-Music. Addictive melodies, romantic lyrics, and the spicing-up effects and perfect dance movements of K-Music make you feel like you have received a gift filled with stories. As such, Korean music goes beyond being just a piece of “music” that you listen to where melodies and instrumental sounds make a simple mixture; it has a more profound meaning as “general art” that combines bountiful visual contents and colorful performances. Let’s look at how the artists and K-Music have caught the eyes of the world with the most “Korean” music across generations and genres including traditional music, dance, ballad, hip-hop, trot (known for its use of repetitive rhythm and vocal inflections), and opera from the standpoint of the publishing industry. Globally fanatic ...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

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