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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
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Looking Back on the 65th Seoul International Book Fair in 2022

Topic   Looking Back onthe 65th Seoul International Book Fair in 2022 From a Half Step to a Full Step   2022.08.01   In January 2020, the world slowly came to a stop. As people stopped moving around for fear of contaminating others with COVID-19, the speed and scale of people’s movement dwindled. Of course, that is what it seemed like from the surface. However, all living things never stop moving. Life is a vibrant movement. To stay alive, one has to rapidly absorb objects and energy from outside, consume them inside, and release them outside. One stops when not flowing. In other words, it might have seemed that the movement stopped from the outside, but the swirl of power coming from materials and energy grows stronger as the space they move in shrinks. Before that power breaks everything in the way, people must open up a path.For the past two years, the Seoul International Book Fair has tried to open up a small path for people who have stopped moving. Physical...
  • VOL.49 / 2022.08
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Publishing Industry Full of Consolation and Sympathy in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Topic   Publishing Industry Full of Consolation andSympathy in the Post-COVID-19 Era   2022.07.04   “Since my mother was not loved, I believed she would love more. Since my mother did not have anything, I thought she would fill someone’s heart more than others. I sincerely hope the story of this insignificant individual can give a sense of comfort to someone with a lonely and hungry heart. I was able to find a sense of consolation before others and by a lot. In addition to what I gained, I released my mother’s obituary collection. (Preface written by author Lee Soon-Ja’s daughter)”The above is the preface written to the essay At 60, as I Became a Sage Again (Humanist Publishing Group), released on May 9, 2022. The book is a collection of prose released after the death of the author Lee Soon-Ja, who won non-fiction award in the 7th Maeil Newspaper Senior Literary Awards last year. It may be that this word of consolation by a little known write...
  • VOL.48 / 2022.07
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Author Hwang Boreum: Comfort to Everyone's Own "Today"

    Korean Authors   Author Hwang Boreum: Comfort to Everyone's Own "Today"     2026.02       “How should we live?" This is a question that transcends time and culture. One author has captivated the hearts of readers around the world by answering this universal query —one that every human faces— with a single novel. she is Hwang Boreum, the author of the international bestseller Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop. In a world dominated by competition and speed, she assures us that it is okay to walk at our own pace. We listen to the story of Hwang Boreum, who offers warm comfort to our weary lives.   Author Hwang Boreum       Q. Your work is loved across diverse cultures—from the English-speaking...
  • VOL.91 / 2026.02
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Influential

Korean Publishers   Influential A Content Company Adding Wisdom to the World   2025.11.03   Wisdom and knowledge may be invisible and intangible, yet the content that carries them can take many forms and change the world. And such content always begins with “people” and returns to “people.” There is a company that delivers content through speech in lectures, through sight in books, and through sound in audiobooks to create a more positive world. Following is an interview with Influential, a company that brings readers the joy of reading while adding wisdom to the world.   Logo of Influential     It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you please introduce “Influential” to our international readers?   Influential marked the beginning of its journey by launching Korea’s first lecture business service in 2008. Later in 2013, it joined the publishing industry and became the first company in...
  • VOL.88 / 2025.11
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Storyseller

Korean Publishers   Storyseller A storyteller who delivers unique experiences to the public   2025.10.02   Just as words have power, a name that is spoken often should not only convey identity and vision but also carry a positive meaning. What if we employed homonyms, words with multiple meanings? Such a name, open to diverse interpretations depending on context and intent, also carries a sense of wit and delight. Storyseller (이야기장수; Iyagijangsu), founded by Lee Yeon-Sil, one of Korea’s most celebrated editors, fills its books with stories as diverse and engaging as the word jangsu (장수), a term that itself carries multiple meanings, including “seller.” More than just selling stories, Storyseller seeks to reach readers everywhere, sharing life stories that are ordinary yet one of a kind.   Logo of Storyseller     It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Could you ...
  • VOL.87 / 2025.10
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Zeen Scene

Korean Publishers   Zeen Scene The true essence of everyday moments hidden in authentic scenery   2025.08.04   When we encounter a rare or exceptional moment or scene, we often say, “I’ve encountered something authentic.” In a literal sense, it refers to something rarely seen, but when interpreted through emotion, the term conveys both delight and joy. Perhaps that’s why books from the publisher ‘True Scenery’ spark the curiosity of readers simply by their existence. Those who open the books may find themselves encountering the true essence of spaces, objects, and daily life. In this issue of K-Book Trends’ Korean Publishers, we spoke with Zeen Scene’s CEO, Kim Jin-Hee, about the reality she sees and how she hopes to convey it through her books.   The logo of Zeen Scene     It’s a pleasure to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please introduce to our international readers about...
  • VOL.85 / 2025.08
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Cho Young-Joo

Korean Authors   Writer Cho Young-Joo A writer with a powerful imagination who has no limits   2025.08.04   No reader can fail to love an author who has such a powerful imagination and tireless productivity. And, if that author’s works are about characters who find peace and redemption through sheer force of will, and if the stories are breathtakingly exciting, the love for the author deepens. This is the case with Cho Young-Joo, who started out writing genre fiction before expanding into young adult fiction. Although her stories take on the appearance of thrillers, Cho has been writing heartwarming narratives about characters who are ultimately redeemed and healed. Here is a look into the whole new world she has created.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers and introduce yourself briefly.   Hello, everyone. I’m novelist Cho Young-Joo. I started my career as a w...
  • VOL.85 / 2025.08
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Poet Seo Hyo-In

Korean Authors   Poet Seo Hyo-In A poet who delves into the wellspring of resilience and deep emotion   2025.07.07   People are adapting to the era of network-based videos with astonishing speed as if they’ve been living in it for years. These days, it’s rare to find someone who reads a letter or piece of writing with deep emotional engagement. Because of this, some believe that writing, and poetry in particular, is losing its value. Yet poetry still endures. That’s because there are poets who believe it remains one of the most powerful ways to express human emotions and desires; as long as those emotions and desires exist, so too will poetry.       It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers and introduce yourself briefly.   Hello, everyone. I’m poet Seo Hyo-In. It’s an honor to be doing this interview, and it’s good to meet you all.   You began your career as a p...
  • VOL.84 / 2025.07
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Today’s Jaram

New Books   Today’s Jaram   2022.06.07                     “I am a different me everyday, and that difference becomes me, myself.” - Today’s Jaram From a singer to actress, musician, writer of Changgeuk (traditional Korean opera), and music director, Lee Jaram is an all-round artist.Lee Jaram has transformed into a writer through her first prose collection reflecting her daily life, and her new title is a candidly-written essay collection. From daily singing practice to making a nice meal for herself,Each of her essays depicts her many identities, from an ordinary being to an artist and includes methods of how to fortify one’s own world. “I believe in growth, though unseen. I know the strength and power of accumulation, where you grow inch by inch, though you cannot see it with your eyes.”- From the book Meet the daily essays written by Lee Jaram with candor, which make you grow a foot tall...
  • VOL.47 / 2022.06
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