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[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Special Project [Book & Media ②] Namhansanseong Fortress To Surrender, or to Fight until the Last Minute, That is the Question 2023.03.13 The King of Joseon and His Aides Besieged by the Qing Dynasty Army after Retreating to Namhansanseong Fortress.Life-or-Death Debate on whether to Surrender or Fight until death.Enemy Troops Approaching amidst Depleting Supplies. Byungjahoran (the Qing’s invasion of Joseon in Byungja year, 1636-1637) is a war that broke out in 1636 between Joseon and the Qing dynasty of China. The Qing invaded Joseon in anger at Joseon’s pro-Ming policy (a foreign policy favoring the Ming dynasty). Consequently, the then ruler of Joseon, King Injo (r. 1623-1649), fled the royal palace and retreated to Namhansanseong fortress (Namhansanseong is a historical mountain fortress city 25km southeast of Seoul, South Korea), where he resisted. As such, Byungjahoran marks a watershed event in the...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Korean and Japanese Publishers Join Hands

Export Case Korean and Japanese Publishers Join Hands The Joy of Working Together 2022.12.05 Jinbocho, located in Tokyo, Japan, is famous for being the center of bookstores. About 130 old bookstores are lined up, and bookstores ? both big franchises and independents ? can be easily found in every alley. Old bookstores on the first floor set out a little table in front of them every morning to display books, and the alleys are soon crowded with people looking to buy books. This place has many publishing houses as well. People say Jinbocho has become famous as a hub for bookstores because there have been many educational institutions in the area since the 1600s. In addition, many prominent universities still exist in this region. As such, Jinbocho is a town of 100-year-old bookstores and publishing houses.I myself am writing books, running a bookstore, and working as a book broker in this town where writers, producers, and readers all naturally gather around....

VOL.53 / 2022.12

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Seoul Metropolitan Library

Book Trip [Book Spaces in Korean Media ③] Seoul Metropolitan Library A Historical Space Featured in Films and Dramas 2022.12.05 Located in the center of Seoul, there is a special place near City Hall Station that boasts the history of Seoul. The Seoul Metropolitan Library was reborn as a space of books and culture for citizens after being used as the city hall during the Japanese occupation of Korea. As the library was used as the background for the popular Korean variety show “Running Man” and the music video of PSY’s “Gentleman,” which led the Korean Wave, it has been a frequently-visited tourist destination for people from around the world. The building of the Seoul Metropolitan Library, which countless people have visited throughout its history, also has a tremendous aura. Just in front of the library is Seoul Plaza, where you can find various groups of people, from busy office workers to foreign tourists taking photographs. Here i...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

[TREND / ONE-LINER QUOTES]

Former Newscaster and YouTube Creator’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes Former Newscaster and YouTube Creator’s Pick 2022.11.07 In Korea, there is a saying, “Autumn is the season of books.” Just like the saying, it feels as if you have to have the romantic moment of reading a book at a park, cherishing the red, falling leaves. But, on the other hand, autumn might be the season farthest from reading books. They say that people read the least in the fall. I think maybe that’s because many of them go out for a picnic in good weather.Another paradox related to books can be found in the bestsellers’ trend. If you go to a bookstore, you will see books written by popular YouTubers lining the shelves. Just look at the sales record ? non-fiction bestsellers are mostly written by YouTubers. But, according to the readership status report announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in 2021, a majority of people, across generations and gender, said that one of the biggest reasons they cannot read books is...

VOL.52 / 2022.11

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countries in Cooperation with Korean Agency

Export Case Foreign Agency on Publishing K-Books in Other Countriesin Cooperation with Korean Agency 2022.10.04 Amid an unprecedented wave of interest in Korean content, through my agency, I have the privilege of helping children’s, YA, and crossover Korean books across all genres to spread beyond Korea’s borders and into new markets outside of Asia. Korean fiction for adult readers is gaining significant attention and experiencing a real boom in many Western markets, including English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. But children’s books are lagging behind that trend, perhaps because publishers often look for familiar settings that they think parents and children will recognise and identify themselves more easily within. But the movement toward a more diverse publishing list is reaching across all reading ages and helping open up catalogues to more and more works in translation. As a result, many of the Korean titles I have sold were t...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Sung Haena, a Shining Icon of Korean Fiction

Korean Authors Sung Haena, a Shining Icon of Korean Fiction 2026.09 Sung Haena is a rising star in Korean fiction today. Known for meticulous research and finely crafted structure, she has won the devotion of countless readers. Her body of work includes Honmono, along with Human, Not Human, The Summer Left Behind, When We Are Born and Die Ten Times Over, and Light Underneath Light. Celebrities have recommended her books, and readers have embraced her work in droves. We reached out to Sung Haena to hear her thoughts on writing and on the kind of storytelling our society has come to love. Honmono / Human, Not Human Q. Please introduce yourself as a writer and tell us what led you to writing. Hello, I'm Sung Haena, and I write fiction. I think of a writer as someone who suff...

VOL.98 / 2026.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

MUZE, a Publishing House Without a Title

Korean Publishers MUZE, a Publishing House Without a Title 2026.08 True to its philosophical name, MUZE (meaning "untitled") publishes books filled with profound thought. The books from MUZE contain writing that is as beautiful as it is deep. It releases works that leave a lasting imprint on readers' hearts, such as The Story of Manu, My First Summer, Wanju, Sister’s Diary, and Saving Deeds. We look forward to seeing what comes next for both the books of MUZE and the publishing house itself. In this issue, we aim to explore the publishing philosophy and vision presented by MUZE. Park Jeongmin, Publisher of MUZE Publishing Q. The name of your publishing house is MUZE, which means "untitled" or "having no title." Could you explain the origin and meaning behind this name? When I first established ...

VOL.97 / 2026.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Sail and Anchor: A Publisher of Depth and Sensuous Books

Korean Publishers Sail and Anchor: A Publisher of Depth and Sensuous Books 2026.07 The independent publisher “Sail and Anchor” is a house that publishes books as deeply memorable as its own name. The books from Sail and Anchor instantly capture the eye, containing writings that are both beautiful and profound. From books with keen insights into easily overlooked everyday subjects to titles introduced for the very first time in Korea, they publish works that leave a lasting impression on the reader’s heart—including The Chronicles of Monami 153, The Unknown Grandmother, The Book of Zero, and Captive Stones. In this issue, we aim to examine the unique book philosophy and vision that only Sail and Anchor can showcase. Q. The name immediately catches the eye. Why “Sail and Anchor”? Please explain the origin and meaning behind the name. &nbs...

VOL.96 / 2026.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

TURTLENECK PRESS: The Delightful Challenge of a Solo Publisher

Korean Publishers TURTLENECK PRESS:The Delightful Challenge of a Solo Publisher 2026.06 TURTLENECK PRESS is a solo publishing house founded by veteran editor Kim BoHee. Although recently established, it has quickly become a rising star in the publishing industry, notably releasing the bestseller Editorial Thinking. The name itself playfully evokes the image of avid book lovers sitting for hours until their necks bend forward like turtles. True to its unique name, the publisher also runs a newsletter called “The Turtleneck Letter.” We sat down to hear about the vision and dreams of TURTLENECK PRESS, a company that does truly special things. Q. Your publishing house has such an intriguing name. Why “TURTLENECK PRESS”? TURTLENECK P...

VOL.95 / 2026.06

[INFORMATION / INFO]

Killer-content Exhibition at the 2023 Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Info Killer-content Exhibition at the 2023Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2023.02.20 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has been running the “Killer-content exhibition at international book fairs” project to promote high-quality Korean publishing content and boost copyright export.This March, we open the “Killer-content Exhibition” at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the biggest book fair where copyrights for children’s books are most actively traded worldwide! 2023 Bologna Children’s Book Fair Period: March 6 (Mon.) - March 9 (Thu.), 2023 (4 days) Venue: Bologna Fiere * Scheduled to be held locally in Bologna Programs: Copyright trade of children’s books, seminars, and lectures related to children’s books A variety...

VOL.55 / 2023.02

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