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Want to Know More About Korean Architecture?

Special Project   [English Books in Korea ②] Want to Know More About Korean Architecture?   2024.07.01   I start this article with the confession that writing an introduction to English books on Korean architecture is perhaps even more challenging than writing an English book on Korean architecture itself, primarily because the absolute number of such books is so small. Considering the fact that the Korean architecture market is not small at all, that many of the world’s leading architects have left their legacies in Korea, and that Korea has consistently participated in international architectural events such as the Venice Biennale, this is somewhat surprising. This is even more true when we consider that there are a significant number of people in the Korean architectural community who have had first-hand experience in other countries through studying or working abroad and are familiar with foreign languages. For a country that exports so many th...
  • VOL.72 / 2024.07
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Korea Today and the Charm of Korean Culture

Special Project   [English Books in Korea ①] Korea Today and the Charm of Korean Culture   2024.06.03   I’m pleased to be able to introduce the English edition of my book about Korea through this interview. This is because such an opportunity does not come around often, and because through this, I can draw the attention of the industry and readers in this harsh climate where the number of English books about Korea is decreasing rather than increasing.One keyword that automatically comes to mind when you think of English books about Korea is “Kinokuniya” bookstores in Japan. I was literally overwhelmed by the number of English books about Japan that I saw at Kinokuniya Bookstore in Japantown, San Francisco, US. On the other hand, the number of English books published in Korea is far too little, and the fields are focused on culture and language, with very few on economics, society, practical skills, and people. What’s more, the number of titles is shrinking.M...
  • VOL.71 / 2024.06
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In Search of a Garden Where Our Beautiful Korean Language Breathes

Book Trip   [A Trip to Literary Museums ②] In Search of a Garden Where Our BeautifulKorean Language Breathes Introducing Sonagi Village at Hwang Sun-won, Literary Housein Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and Beyond   2024.06.03   The works of Hwang Sun-Won have a solid presence in Korean literature. The literary world he has built transcends time, genre, and ideology, naturally expressing the most Korean emotions. It was around 1952, when Korea was undergoing the Korean War, when his representative short story Rain Shower (read Sonagi in Korean) was released. However, it is difficult to recognize such a period from the portrayal of the two main characters in the novel. The only clue that connects the story to reality is the place name “Yangpyeong” that appears at the end. The thoughts that germinated in this place became the driving force for creating a literary space, and it led to new attempts to reinterpret the work in various ways.The Sonagi Village in the Hwa...
  • VOL.71 / 2024.06
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Netflix “Seoul Mom" Cookbook

New Books   Netflix 〈Culinary Class Wars 2〉 “Seoul Mom" Cookbook     2026.03     SUPERPAN Recipes   Netflix 〈Culinary Class Wars 2〉 contestant Chef Woo Jung-wook, who appeared as the “Black Spoon" nicknamed “Seoul Mom" and presented Seoul-style home cooking, has released a recipe book containing her culinary life. Chef Woo left a profound impression on Culinary Class Wars by winning the Pohang monkfish battle against “White Spoon" Chef Jung Ho-young with her “Spicy Braised Monkfish." The nickname “Seoul Mom" is a special name for her. After being unable to have children for about 15 years after marriage and spending those days in tears, the production team gave her the title “Seoul Mom." She says that she feels deeply moved just by the fact that many people who watched the broadcast call her “Seo...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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New Spring, Books Worth Your Attention

Best Sellers   New Spring, Books Worth Your Attention     2026.03     As we approach the spring of 2026, the bestseller charts for the second week of February once again demonstrated the enduring power of fiction, with novels claiming six of the top ten spots. For our 2026 feature, we move beyond the digital sphere to focus on brick-and-mortar bookstores, where readers can personally browse the shelves, feel the texture of the printed type, and choose their books through a physical encounter.   In South Korea, major franchises occupy the majority of the physical bookstore market. Currently, four main franchises—Kyobo Book Centre, Youngpoong Bookstore, Jongno Books, and Arc N Book—are in competition. We intend to examine the top ten books across these locations, starting with Kyobo Book Centre, which holds the largest number of branches, followed by Y...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Pohang: The Landmarks That Inspired the Life and Literature of Bora Chung

K-Book Map   Pohang: The Landmarks That Inspired the Life and Literature of Bora Chung     2026.03     Pohang, the City Beloved by a Master of Sci-Fi   Bora Chung is one of Korea’s most prominent science fiction writers. Her short story collection, Cursed Bunny, was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2022, and her work Your Utopia reached the finals of the Philip K. Dick Award in 2025. Pohang is the city dearest to Chung’s heart. It provides her with abundant sci-fi imagination and a vibrant energy for life. Originally a lifelong resident of Seoul, the author moved to Pohang five years ago following her marriage. Now, Pohang has become her new sanctuary, a space of both life and art where she continues to craft her brilliant science fiction works.   〈What happens when Pohang and science f...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Agency List

  Agency List   Agency List     2026.03     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 &n...
  • VOL.92 / 2026.03
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Celebrating 20 Years of Jecheon Miracle Library, a True Gift to Korea

Knowledge   Celebrating 20 Years of Jecheon Miracle Library,a True Gift to Korea   2024.06.03   In Korea, there is a “Miracle Library,” which is the one and only in the world   In the early 2000s, children were particularly marginalized in Korea, especially in terms of library services. At that time, the “Miracle Library Project” began as a social concern to address the reality of children in our society who, due to poverty, social indifference, other unfortunate conditions, and the misguided greed of adults, were deprived of their right to grow up freely. In other words, the project was born out of the recognition of the need for libraries dedicated to children as the best possible environment for their creative growth by ensuring their right to grow up freely and broadening the equality of opportunity.The Miracle Library Project, a nationwide initiative to build libraries exclusively for children, was a collaborative effort of citizen...
  • VOL.71 / 2024.06
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A Journey through Seoul's Alleys with Tteokbokki

  New Books   A Journey through Seoul's Alleys with Tteokbokki     2026.02     Seoul Tteokbokki Encyclopedia: The Great Adventure, - Written by Daemoheum Seoul Editorial Department, Published by Daemoheum Seoul Seoul Tteokbokki Encyclopedia: The Great Adventure   Tteokbokki, made by simmering chewy rice cakes and fish cakes in asweet and spicy gochujang sauce, is an iconicK-food representing Korea. A single plate of tteokbokki, enjoyed at snack bars in front of schools during one’s school days, holds flavors and stories that remain unforgettable long into adulthood.Seoul Tteokbokki Encyclopedia: The Great Adventure, published by Daemoheum Seoul, is a collection of local stories documenting the tastes and histories of the...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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Which Foreign Books Did Korean Readers Choose in 2025?

    Best Sellers   Which Foreign Books Did Korean Readers Choose in 2025?     2026.02     "Interest in Korean fiction" is an indispensable phrase when explaining recent publishing trends in Korea. Thanks to the halo effect of Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win in 2024, Korean novels swept the top spots on the comprehensive bestseller lists last year. The slump in non-fiction books, driven by the commercialization of generative artificial intelligence (AI), also played a significant role. The prevailing view in the industry is that the surge in Korean fiction—and Korean literature at large—is a "butterfly effect" resulting from the contraction of the local non-fiction market, a sector traditionally dominated by renowned foreign authors rather than domestic ones. However, this situation may present a unique opportuni...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
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