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Hwang Sun-mi, Author of The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

Hwang Sun-mi, Author of The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly Books that connect readers and writers, and the universal values within them 2019.12.09 Author Hwang Sun-mi's stories of life that are narrated in many different ways have been welcomed by readers around the world, going beyond generational and cultural divides. Her most famous work, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly (Sakyejul), which received much love from South Korean readers, has been translated and published in numerous countries globally, and recently, her Miracle on Cherry Hill (Sakyejul) was released in the United Kingdom. In the following interview, the author hoped she would be able to communicate with even more people through her books that warmly tell stories about universal values that all humans have, like love, happiness, dreams and hope. The work you debuted with, Flowers You Plant in Hearts (Sigongsa) was newly re-published this year. You've written ...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Bearbooks Inc.

Bearbooks Inc. Finding fun in books connecting today and tomorrow 2020.08.03 Children have their first encounter with the world through books. They have a bath together with the fairy, prepare for the new year with family, and go on an adventure inside a refrigerator inside books. This is one of the reasons why publisher Bearbooks Inc. has fallen deep into books for children. Making children happy through stories and diversifying the world they will live in are its goal. Let’s hear what Woo Ji-Young, the chief editor of Bearbooks has to say. Logo of Bearbooks Inc. The name is quite unique. What does “Bearbooks” mean? The way the bear is sitting looks similar to how an editor is sitting stooped at the desk. How it looks from the front crouched is just like our children. The name “Bearbooks” came from the idea of hoping the stories of our simple-heartedly made books would be received well by children. The motto of Bearbooks is “Connecti...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

3rd Week, February

3rd Week, February Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2020.03.02 If you look at the list of best sellers for the third week of February this year in major Korean online bookstores, you will be able to find books in various fields such as essay, economics and business administration, scenario, exam, and liberal arts filling the top ranks. We introduce you to some of the key books among the best sellers mixed with newly added books and those that have been maintaining their position on the list for a long time. The thing that draws attention from the list of best sellers for the third week of February is the movies meeting the books. The scenario and storyboard book of the movie “Parasite” that drove a huge sensation around the world after winning multiple prizes including the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award hit the first rank on the integrated list of best sellers of domestic online bookstores. The book Little Women that ha...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

[INFORMATION / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2020.03.02 Priest 1. Publication Details Imprint | Daewon C.I. Inc.Title | Priest Author| Hyeong Min-wuGenre | Special Genre LiteratureFormat | 148×210Binding | PaperbackPages | 360pagesISBN | 9788925276991; 9788925277004; 9788952864871; 9788925279831; 9788925279848 2. Contact Name | Lee HanbyeolPhone | +82-2071-2160Email | hblee@dwci.co.krURL | http://www.dwci.co.kr 3. Marketing Information Keyword | Comic Book; Special Genre Literature: SF; Fantasy: ActionTarget Readership | Adult 4. About the Author Hyeong Min-wu made his debut as a comic writer with “Chronicle of Mr. Chi’s Post” in 1993 and since then, he has been in the forefront of introducing Korean comic books abroad with his distinctive style of storytelling and illustrati...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

[NEWS / INFO]

Overseas Publication Grants

Overseas Publication Grants 2018.06.28 Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) requests yourinterest and participation in our "Overseas Publication Grants," a project that promotes export of Korean publications to overseas markets. 1. Project Overview ? Purpose : upport the overseas publication of outstanding Korean works in order to lay the groundwork for a "Korean Wave" in the publishing industry. ? Summary : Provide partial grants to overseas publishers that have published or will publish Korean works in 2018 under acopyright agreement with a Korean publisher. 2. Project Details Category Details Eligibility Overseas publishers that imported a copyright of a Korean book Publishers who have published or will publish in 2018; must be able to submit a dummy book(...

VOL.10 / 2018.06

[TOPIC / KOREAN PUBLISHER]

"SangSang Publications"

"SangSang Publications" Wonderful dreams making life more fragrant 2017.12.01 SangSang is a publisher in South Korea that resembles a friend on a journey. Whether you're planning a busy trip to a far place, or a short journey to a close by destination, SangSang provides books that can accompany all kinds of travelers that are fun and chock full of information. The company is now nine years old and one of South Korea's travel-specific publishers. Their books provide information on traveling both inside South Korea and abroad and offer a plethora of themes everyone who is itching to travel can enjoy. The publisher has broadened its boundaries to include books on cooking and essays.SangSang, means 'to imagine' in Korean and the word goes well with travel. We are always seeking to travel to new, exotic locations and even dreaming about these destinations is sometimes enough to get us through the day. The publisher's mantra goes, "Wonderful dreams always make life more fragran...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Baek Se-Hee

Writer Baek Se-Hee Focus on Your Own Emotions 2020.08.03 Depression and anxiety are not easily tolerated emotions in our society. Maybe that is why depressed and anxious people have to ceaselessly doubt themselves about their feelings and care what others would think about them. It somehow seems I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki written by writer Baek Se-Hee is sending encouragement to all those people, whispering “I am just like you.” Writer Baek Se-Hee Hello. Please introduce yourself to the subscribers of K-Book Trends. Hello, everyone. I am Baek Se-Hee. I am just an ordinary person who has been working at a publisher for 5 years, and love tteokpokki, books, writing, and Zoodasa, a streamer on Twitch TV. I published my first essay I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki (Heun) in June 2018, followed by I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki 2 (Heun), Love and Freedom (coauthor, Munhakdongne), and Body Language (...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Maumsanchaek

Maumsanchaek Hopes to be remembered as a publisher with who you can talk through books 2020.07.13 There is a publisher who looks into the minds of readers and takes a walk together inside them. It is Maumsanchaek, who has been strolling inside readers’ minds for the past 20 years. Maumsanchaek is a publisher that produces books that readers can easily read anywhere they like and discovers the literary works of female writers who have been facing limitations due to the glass ceiling. Let’s take a look into the interview with publisher Maumsanchaek who wishes to respect not only the values of writers but also those of readers, hoping to prosper together. Logo of Maumsanchaek Could you please introduce us to Maumsanchaek? Maumsanchaek is a publisher specialized in literature, art, and liberal arts books. While pursuing to produce literary books with an eye-catching concept, art books where letters and images make a perfect harmony, and liberal arts bo...

VOL.24 / 2020.07

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Elementary Science Q2 Please take care of the Earth

Elementary Science Q2 Please take care of the Earth 2020.02.03 Mysterious counsellor, Please take care of the Earth Fun and amazing secrets of the Earth revealed by the Zany Doctor! "Hello, everyone! I am the Zany Doctor. Thanks to my zany curiosity I could solve all the concerns with science. Ha-ha!""Hi, I am Toto. I am the assistant of Doctor!" Solve the troublesome concerns on the Earth with the Zany Doctor. Madam Earth that wants to become the best star in the solar system, Sad Lady Moon with her ever-changing face, Java Island in trouble after the eruption of Mister Volcano. Jump into the fun and easy world of science with the characters and extraordinary concerns of the troubleshooter Zany Doctor! The more you know, the more amazing and wonderful Earth is! Broaden your view of the world by ...

VOL.19 / 2020.02

[NEWS / PUBLISHING INDUSTRY]

South Korean Government Policies to Shore Up the Publishing Industry

South Korean Government Policies to Shore Up the Publishing Industry 2018.05.30 One characteristic of South Korea's publishing industry is that the government is heavily involved in the industry policy-wise. Before the South Korean government's declaration of democracy and the authorization of independent establishment of publishing companies in 1987, the military-dominated government oppressed publishers and announced many publication regulations. From 1993 when civilian administrations took control of the country and into the 2000s, the government launched policies to boost the publishing industry, introducing a completely different paradigm. Backing this currently would be foremost the publishing culture and industry promotion act that was enacted in 2003 and amended several times. In adherence to this law, KPIPA was founded and the government now renews its basic plan for the promotion of the publishing industry every five years. The culture ministry currently ...

VOL.9 / 2018.05

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