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Hongdae, a neighborhood with a free and unique culture

Hongdae, a neighborhood with a free and unique culture 2019.08.05 When one hears the word 'Hongdae', they immediately think of the area's image, rather than the physical location. Hongdae is hard to put into just one word thanks to its unique and diverse culture. It's a location where new culture is made by people who turn away from the mundane and routine. This is why Hongdae is a good location to try out something new that hasn't existed previously.Hongdae is one of Seoul's key spots for young people. Hongdae's vibe and culture attract young people who are always looking for something new, and those young people, in turn, create Hongdae's image. There are bookstores in this unique area as well, tucked next to other unique shops, and this book trip is all about the bookstores in Hongdae, one of the top locations for tourists in Seoul. Gyeonguiseon Book Alley The word 'Hongdae' was first used to refer to the immediate area in front of Hongik U...

VOL.14 / 2019.08

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2019 Seoul International Book Fair - Arrival

2019 Seoul International Book Fair - Arrival The country's biggest book festival, a celebration of people who make, write and read books 2019.07.08 From June 19 to 23, the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) was held at Seoul's COEX. Themes for 2017 and 2018 had been 'transformation' and 'expansion' respectively, and this year's book fair had the theme 'arrival'. The theme 'arrival' for SIBF was given in reference to prospects for books to come, and those for the world beyond books. Visitors to the 2019 SIBF were invited to learn about the 'arrival' of South Korea's publishing industry and the country's society beyond their 'transformation' and 'expansion'. Official posters for the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair South Korea's biggest book festival; South Korea and the world meet through books At the 2019 Seoul International Book Fair,there were many attempts to connect bookswith non-book items in line with the theme 'arrival' &nbs...

VOL.13 / 2019.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Author Jo Jung-rae

Author Jo Jung-rae One of the nation's most revered novelists who has loved Korea and its people 2019.10.07 Jo Jung-rae is an author known for his piercing novels that shrewdly punch through contemporary Korean history. He has become one of South Korea's most revered novelists by telling the painful history of the country including Korea's colonial rule by Japan, the Korean War and military dictatorship through three novel series: Taebaek Mountain Range, Arirang and Han River.Jo's literary work has been acknowledged through countless accolades, including the Hyundae Munhak Award, the Korean Literature Award, Manhae Daesang, Danjae Literature Award and Noshin Literature Award. His novels have been adapted into comics, television dramas, movies and musicals, leaping beyond paper pages to touch audiences. Jo's work has also been translated into different languages, including English, French, German and Japanese and loved by readers around the world. Three years after releasi...

VOL.16 / 2019.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

East-Asia Publishing

East-Asia Publishing Aiming for the popularization of culture 2019.09.09 Cultural sciences, social sciences and natural sciences are all, when taken from a broad point of view, part of liberal arts. East-Asia Publishing Co. is a South Korean publisher that focuses on turning these fields of science into culture. Rather than just acting as a publishing archive, East-Asia Publishing says it is constantly working to set the agenda and create trends for the publishing industry by finding common ground with the public. The following article details the goals and plans for East-Asia Publishing where communication with readers is of utmost importance. East-Asia Publishing, Hubble Could you introduce East-Asia Publishing to our webzine readers? Established in 1998, East-Asia Publishing has produced over 200 books in a variety of genres including natural sciences, cultural sciences, social sciences, history and philosophy. Many books from East-Asia Publishing...

VOL.15 / 2019.09

[EVENT / I READ]

The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Hwang Sun-mi

I Read The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Hwang Sun-mi 2023.07.03 This article is a review written by a Filipino reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com I encountered K-Book Trends on Instagram. I immediately browsed it. Looking at the Interview menu, I searched particularly for Ms. Hwang Sun-mi, the author of The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly (SAKYEJUL), the only Korean literature book I have read so far. In her interview, she said, “I hope they think reading a book is like practicing a certain wish.” What she uttered is so true and meaningful because after reading The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly, I was in deep thought and felt a sense of achievement. Like I have reaped a certain reward. It encouraged me to share my perspectives on the story. Coincident...

VOL.60 / 2023.07

[NEWS / BEST SELLER]

South Korea's September Bestsellers

South Korea's September Bestsellers Aggregate data as of the first week of September 2017.9.11 An analysis into the popularity behind South Korea's bestsellers From the final week of August through the first week of September For the Ji-youngs inside all of us Ji-young Born in '82 When this book was published in October last year, it did not gain big interest, but word of mouth from April this year helped it climb the bestseller list. Sales of the book jumped especially after Aug. 27 when local broadcaster SBS aired a special on the book called “Ji-young Kim Born in '82 -- The Story of Half of the World”. This book is one most people in our everyday world can relate to. It tells the story of the average Korean woman, complete with statistics and news articles. The book takes the form of a report written by a doctor who treats a fictional character named Ji-young Kim and tells the story of her life. Readers of the book have said they can relate to her but ...

VOL.4 / 2017.09

[TOPIC / KOREAN PUBLISHER]

Golden Bough

Golden Bough Fresh! Fun! Creative! The Growth of South Korea's 'Genre Literature' Minumsa Publishing Group's Imprint "Golden Bough" Specializing in Genre Literature 2017.8.18 Genre literature refers to novels that deal with a number of subjects, like horror, science fiction, chivalry, fear, mystery, fantasy and romance. Not only can they be read in physical books but in e-books and online series as well, making it easy for these genres to secure a fan base. In the case of online novels, it has acted as a driving force for genre literature and transformed into a gateway for budding novelists. Perhaps this is the reason why these works show much variety in subject matter and entertain readers with their fresh, creative content that sometimes throws messages at society. This month's 'Korea publisher' corner has sought out two publishers specializing in genre literature and spoke to them about the now and future of Korea's genre literature. A series of overseas genre...

VOL.3 / 2017.08

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Black Forest

Black Forest Fresh! Fun! Creative! The Growth of South Korea's 'Genre Literature' Sigongsa Media Group's Imprint "Black Forest" Specializing in Genre Literature 2017.8.18 Genre literature refers to novels that deal with a number of subjects, like horror, science fiction, chivalry, fear, mystery, fantasy and romance. Not only can they be read in physical books but in e-books and online series as well, making it easy for these genres to secure a fan base. In the case of online novels, it has acted as a driving force for genre literature and transformed into a gateway for budding novelists. Perhaps this is the reason why these works show much variety in subject matter and entertain readers with their fresh, creative content that sometimes throws messages at society. This month's 'Korea publisher' corner has sought out two publishers specializing in genre literature and spoke to them about the now and future of Korea's genre literature. Publisher Sigongsa...

VOL.3 / 2017.08

[EVENT / I READ]

Bone Soup by Kim Young-tak

I Read Bone Soup by Kim Young-tak 2023.06.05 This article is a review written by a German reader ofK-Book Trends after reading a Korean book.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com In the near future, Korea’s southern port city of Busan is hit by a tsunami. Surprisingly, the water vanishes in the aftermath and the coast is shifted. While wealthy members of society moved up north in fear of another tsunami, people in poverty started to settle on the new land that was previously under the sea. Thus, the city was divided into the rich Upper Neighborhood and the poor Lower Neighborhood. But this is not the only consequence: After the tsunami, animal diseases regularly broke out, which eventually led to the extinction of all livestock and cattle. Scientists then created a new animal called “the thing,” whose meat is unpalatable...

VOL.59 / 2023.06

[NEWS / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2017.8.18 It’s Because… 1. Publication Details Imprint | Bearbook Title | It’s Because… Author | Bonsoir Lune Format | 26.5*23.5 Binding | Hardcover Pages | 52pages ISBN | 979-11-5836-028-3 2. Contact Name | Choi, Hyun K. Phone | +82-2-332-2672 Email | bear@bearbooks.co.kr URL | www.bearbooks.co.kr 3. Selling Points ★2017 New Release ★Ranked as top 5 list during 8 weeks A child who is interested about everything in the world+ A mother who nurtures the curiosity of her child. 4. About the Author / Illustrator Majoring in visual design, she studied illustration in England. She is the author of Watermelon Swimming Pool, and Grandma’s Summer Vacation. With Grandma’s Summer Vacation, she received the 57th Korea Book Awards. Her lovely nostalgic drawings, and her fascinating stories are enjoyed by both children and adults. 5. About the ...

VOL.3 / 2017.08

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