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The Footprints of Two Writers Who Sang of Hope in Times of Despair

Book Trip [A Trip to Literary Museums ①] The Footprints of Two WritersWho Sang of Hope in Times of Despair Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do: Kwon Jeong-Saeng Fairy Tale Museumand Yi Yuk-Sa Literary Museum 2024.05.07 Literary museums are not just places to display writers’ books and materials, but also places that create new content based on those materials and spread writers’ spirits to future generations. As they preserve the past yet always have new stories to tell, it is always a thrill when going to a new literary museum, curious to see what stories they will tell. This is why many book lovers and even general travelers search for literary museums in their travels and take the time to visit them.Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the destination of this month’s “Book Trip,” is a city of traditional Korean culture and is often referred to as the “spiritual capital of Korea.” Living up to its name, Andong is famous for being home to prominent schol...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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Today’s Local Bookstores Seen Through Data on Independent Bookstores in Korea

Knowledge Today’s Local Bookstores Seen Through Dataon Independent Bookstores in Korea A service for non-readers: a map of local bookstores 2024.05.07 Independent bookstores, each unique in its own way, are significant in that they create new cultures and book ecosystems. There is a platform that collects data on these independent bookstores and shares their locations, activities, and stories with readers online and offline ? it is “Bookshopmap,” a neighborhood bookstore map, which started in 2015. In this article, focusing on Bookshopmap, we will look at how the service started, how it works, and how it differs from traditional bookstores. We will also take a look at the changing trends of independent bookstores in Korea based on data statistics from the past 8 years, from 2015 to 2023. ...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

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How Book Club Platforms Captivate Readers

Topic How Book Club Platforms Captivate Readers 2024.03.11 It is the age of communities. From sneaker manufacturers to franchise cafes, companies are putting as much effort into building communities as they are into making things. Gathering loyal fans in one place to generate buzz and feedback has become a proven business strategy in an environment where we are bombarded with information and products. The publishing industry is no exception. Publishers and bookstores are opening cafes and book clubs, creating apps, and publishing newsletters. They reward book club members with exclusive editions of books and merchandise to give them a sense of belonging, or even let them choose the cover design of a new book.Beyond the business strategy of the publishing industry, the importance of book-reading communities is growing every day in the overall book culture ecosystem. There is something contagious about people’s activities. If you are surrounded ...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

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Korean Publishing Market Trends in 2025 and Outlook for 2026

Topic Korean Publishing Market Trends in 2025 and Outlook for 2026 2026.01.05 Trends in 2025: A Year of Digital Transformation and Practical, Stability-Oriented Content In 2025, Korea’s publishing market underwent noticeable shifts in the ways readers discovered, selected, and consumed books, as digital transformation accelerated and social and economic uncertainty deepened. On the surface, the overall market size appeared relatively stable. Beneath that stability, however, structural changes became increasingly clear: the number of new titles grew significantly, while the average print run per title declined. As supply expanded, the actual market reach secured by individual titles continued to narrow. These changes were further shaped by the expansion of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and intensified competition from OTT (Over-the-Top) platforms. Together, t...

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#Secret

#K-Book #Secret KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.12.01 That Night 1. Publication Details Title | That NightAuthor | Cha jeongyunPublisher | HYEONAMSA PUBLISHING Co., Ltd.Publication Date | 2023-08-20ISBN | 9788992704847No. of pages | 36Dimensions | 210*253 2. Book Intro Everyone is deep asleep, but a boy wakes up to a wet sensation in his blanket. He just had a dream where he was looking at a fountain, but why is his blanket wet? He hopes it’s not true, but alas, there is a yellowish wet mark on his blanket. It is so quiet during the night that even the dripping faucet sounds thunderous. The boy is trying to hold up the blanket in his arms but doesn’t have a clue about what to do. Should he try to wash it? But it’s way too big to fit into the basin. Should he hide it under the desk? It’s too big t...

VOL.89 / 2025.12

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Publishers and YouTube: Current Status and the Future

Knowledge Publishers and YouTube: Current Status and the Future 2024.03.11 Publishers start their own YouTube channels When Minumsa first started YouTube in early 2019, YouTube’s influence was already at its peak, with teenagers perceiving it as synonymous with the internet, and creators being at the top of children’s future career lists. In the Korean publishing industry, the term “YouTube-seller” emerged, with books introduced on YouTube becoming bestsellers. Naturally, it became the main task of publishing marketers to find influential booktubers to advertise or endorse new books. In order to proactively respond to this environment, many large and well-funded publishers have started to launch and operate their own YouTube channels.At this point, most publishers’ YouTube channels can be characterized by th...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

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K-Illustrations in One Spot!

Knowledge K-Illustrations in One Spot! 2024 K-ILLUSTRATIONFAIR 2024.03.11 Korea’s Illustration Industry continues to grow, with unique and distinctive designs being featured in publishing, film, music, fashion, and other cultural and artistic fields!“K-Illustration Fair” is set to be held in Seoul and Busan in 2024, where you can find all items in the Korean illustration industry! 2024 K-ILLUSTRATION FAIR Seoul Period: Feb. 22-25, 2024 Venue: Hall D, COEX, Seoul Busan Period: July 26-28, 2024 Venue: Hall 4, Exhibition Hall 2, BEXCO, Busan * Inquiry: +82-2-761-2512, info@k-illustrationfair.com K-Illustration Fair se...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

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2023 Publishing Statistics & 2024 Publishing Market Outlook

Publishing Industry 2023 Trends in the Korean Publishing Market and 2024 Forecast 2024.01.02 2023 Trends: Growth in self-help, comics, and parenting books As the COVID-19 pandemic turned endemic in the spring of 2023, travel books saw a resurgence in popularity. The popularity of anime such as Slam Dunk has led to increased sales of manga, and popular YouTubers have joined the publishing market using manga characters. In addition, books by popular writers for grown-up readers, such as physicist Kim Sang-Wook, have been transformed into children’s educational comics. * K-Book Trends Vol. 42 ? Go to the interview of writer Kim Sang-Wook In addition, despite recording the world’s lowest birth rate, the popularity of books on raising children in Korea has increased. While the market for marriage,...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

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Autumn: Democracy Reflected in the Pages

Best Sellers Autumn: Democracy Reflected in the Pages Bestseller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstoresin Korea for the 2nd week of September, 2025 2025.10.02 September 15 is the International Day of Democracy, designated by the United Nations. Coincidentally, Korea’s September book market also saw the spotlight fall on works that reflect a strong desire to safeguard democracy. At No. 1 on the overall bestseller list for the second week of September was About Goodwill by Moon Hyung-Bae, former Justice of the Constitutional Court of Korea. Once a scholarship recipient of the well-known philanthropist Kim Jang-Ha, Moon gained public attention in April when he published a book. In this new essay, published after his retirement, he reflects on the lessons of “Adult Kim Jang-Ha,” who taught that true gratitude should be given back to society rather than to individuals. Meanwhile, author Kim Cho-Yeop’s The Double-Sided Shell entered the list at No. 4 i...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

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#Tradition

#K-Book #Tradition KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.10.02 A Round of Tightrope Walking 1. Publication Details Title | A Round of Tightrope WalkingAuthor | MinhaPublisher | GloyeonPublication Date | 2022-11-25ISBN | 9788992704724No. of pages | 36Dimensions | 165*280 2. Book Intro A Picture book that depicts our tightrope walking through synaesthesia.Korean tightrope walking, which is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, is regarded as a comprehensive art, beyond just showing acrobatic talent like tightrope walking in other countries, but through the jokes and interactions between the tightrope walkers and the clowns, and the performance of Six Samhyeon Instruments. ‘A round of tightrope walking’ captures these characteristics of our tightrope walking in a picture book whilst taking into the mo...

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