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2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Picture Books

Publishing Policy 2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Picture Books 2023.11.06 2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Picture Books.Let’s see which books have been loved by children, and which books have caught the world’s attention! 2020 1 Magic Candies 2 The Bath Fairy 2 Carrot Kindergarten 4 Moon Sherbet 5 The Strange Mom 6 Cloud Bread ...

VOL.64 / 2023.11

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2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Fiction

Publishing Policy 2020-2022 Bestsellers: Korean Fiction 2023.10.04 Bestsellers in Korean Fiction from 2020 to 2022Let’s take a look at which books were loved by readers, as well as those that were noteworthy in each year! 2020 1 Dallergut Dream Department Store 2 Almond 3 If We Cannot Move at the Speed of Light 3 I’ll Find You on a Beautiful Day 5 School Nurse Ahn Eunyoung ...

VOL.63 / 2023.10

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The End of Summer, or the Beginning of Change

Best Sellers The End of Summer, or the Beginning of Change Bestseller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstoresin Korea for the 2nd week of August, 2025 2025.09.04 By mid-August, students’ summer vacations come to an end, and the holiday season for adults begins to wind down. People feel “a sense of reward for having endured the summer heat,” while looking forward to the cool weather of autumn. Yet with climate change and the recurring notion that “this year may be the coolest summer we will have,” the end of summer brings not only relief but also unease. The August bestsellers reflect this ambivalence, featuring both titles that hold steady in the rankings and others that signal the start of change.On the overall bestseller list, Sung Hae-Na’s Honmono continues to firmly hold the No. 1 spot. At the same time, the debut novel Grapefruit Apricot Club by Han Roro?a Korean singer-songwriter who debuted in 2022?draws attention. The novel, which explor...

VOL.86 / 2025.09

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#Economy

#K-Book #Economy KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.09.04 The Hidden Economics of Convenience Stores 1. Publication Details Title | The Hidden Economics of Convenience StoresAuthor | Goyangi Dabang (Cat Caf?); Jeong YeonsookPublisher | Bear Books Inc.Publication Date | 2023-06-30ISBN | 9791158364113No. of pages | 120Dimensions | 165*220 2. Book Intro The Hidden Economics of Convenience Stores is an educational book designed to be easy and engaging and aims to introduce young readers to the economic concepts hidden within the familiar setting of a convenience store.The story revolves around Baeknyangi, a white cat with a profound love of convenience stores. Whether it’s just to gaze at the salmon roll cake that he longs to buy or to complete a school assignment, Baeknyangi has made it a habit to stop by the convenience store every day. His frequent visits l...

VOL.86 / 2025.09

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2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York

Info 2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York K-Books Go Global 2025.09.04 Korean publishing goes worldwide! Another Bold Leap Forward. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) supports copyright and IP exports of K-Books at overseas B2B book fairs, discovering new markets and boosting global competitiveness. This time, it will be held in New York, the heart of publishing in the world! The Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming to New York to present the unique appeal of Korean books. Period: Sept. 4 (Thu.) - 5 (Fri.), 2025Venue: NYC Seminar & Conference Center Fifteen Korean publishers will participate in the fair, meeting with around 50 U.S. companies, including publishers, agencies, and IP firms, and showcasing more than 100 Korean books. Major programs① 1:1exportconsultations: Personalized meetings...

VOL.86 / 2025.09

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Korean Literary Magazines and Literary Webzines

Publishing Policy Korean Literary Magazines and Literary Webzines 2023.08.07 The fastest way to catch the latest trend in Korean literature!Korean Literary Magazines and Literary Webzines Korean literature has been evolving with the changing times, making fresh and creative efforts.Do you want to learn about the latest trends in Korean literature?From the latest titles by distinctive authors to works about profound topics, following is an introduction to unique literary magazines and webzines in Korea, that capture the “present” moments of Korean literature! A mystery magazine: Mysteria - A bimonthly magazine that expands the mystery genre - Introduces short stories written by mystery authors from home and abroad - Publishes articles for readers to enjoy a b...

VOL.61 / 2023.08

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Reader-friendly Publication Marketing

Publishing Industry Reader-friendly Publication Marketing 2023.05.02 Readers living in 2023 no longer get the latest news through book reviews in newspapers or advertisements. Instead, most of them purchase books through influencers on Instagram, YouTube channels, and book clubs and newsletters managed by publishing houses. As a result, more readers are meeting books through faster, friendlier, and more familiar channels.As an editor making book-review magazines in online bookstores, there’s one question that I always ask readers that buy 2 to 3 books every month - “Where do you get the news about the latest books? Are there times when you buy books recommended by other readers?” As a result, heavy readers were subscribing to newsletters of at least five publishing houses and were following dozens of authors they like on Social Media. Publishing companies, of course, have ...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

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Summer, Between the Ideal (isang; 理想) and the Abnormal (isang; 異常)

Best Sellers Summer, Between the Ideal (isang; 理想) andthe Abnormal (isang; 異常) Bestseller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstoresin Korea for the 2nd week of July, 2025 2025.08.04 Summer in Korea is a time when weather extremes intersect, with heat waves followed by rainy seasons. This is why summer vacations are a time when people look forward to escaping both the heat and the rain. We all dream of perfect vacation plans and ideal (isang; 理想) summer days, but with the escalating abnormal (isang; 異常) climate events, expecting weather similar to the past may be more of a fantasy than a reality. In between the ideal and the abnormal, we have compiled a list of the top travel books of July, along with some of the overall bestsellers ahead of the summer vacation season.While the overall top 10 bestsellers in July remained largely unchanged from last month, Choi Tae-Sung’s Korean History Exam 2025: Advanced (Levels 1, 2, and 3) Vol. 1 and 2 rose t...

VOL.85 / 2025.08

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The Onset of the Rainy Season, Marking the Arrival of Summer

Best Sellers The Onset of the Rainy Season, Marking the Arrival of Summer Best seller Trends in the Three Biggest Online Bookstoresin Korea for the 2nd week of June, 2025 2025.07.07 June in Korea is the beginning of summer, with the heat and rainy season just around the corner. After a hot May filled with issues surrounding the presidential election, the days have returned to their familiar routine, like an old book. The books that made it onto the best seller list in the second week of June stand out with their sharpness that pierces through that familiarity. This is especially the case with Sung Hye-Na’s Honmono. The author’s new collection of short stories, with its intense and chilling narrative, has been widely loved since its publication. Meanwhile, Kim Keum-Hee’s My First Summer, Wanju, introduced in the previous issue’s “New Books” section, comforts readers with its contrasting warmth and affability. Also drawing attention is K...

VOL.84 / 2025.07

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Asian Publishers Week 2025

Info Asian Publishers Week 2025 2025.07.07 Warm greetings from the Korea Publishers Society (KOPUS)! We are pleased to invite you to the Asian Publishers Week 2025, which will take place from November 4 to 7, 2025, in Seoul, Korea.Under the theme “New Horizons in Asian Literature,” this four-day event will bring together leading publishing professionals from across Asia to explore emerging trends, share insights, and foster meaningful collaboration in the Asian publishing industry.The program will feature a roundtable discussion, an open forum, publishing house visits, and one-on-one business meetings?offering a rich platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing literary works, and building lasting partnerships. KOPUS will provide the following support for selected participants: ? Round-trip economy-class airfare ? Hotel accommodation (Single occupancy) ?&n...

VOL.84 / 2025.07

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