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Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021

Status of the Korean Publishing Industry in 2020 and Outlook for 2021 2021.01.04 More consumers are purchasing books through their mobile phones or on the Internet in the aftermath of the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the entire world throughout the year and has brought about a drastic change in our daily life. Homes became the base camp for activities as people worked from home, and kids studied at home. Amidst the uncertain economic situation where nothing can be predicted, people began to be interested in grasping the opportunity to become rich. Such social change had a significant influence on the publishing industry. The number of online bookstore users and sales volume have jumped up by leaps and bounds. According to the settlement data announced by Kyobo Bookstore on June 8th for the first half of the year, purchases made both on mobile phones and on the online platform recorded 56.3% during the period surpassin...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL

K-WEBTOON & WEBNOVEL Let’s be honest. You also have that K-Webtoon or Webnovel you fell in love with, right? 2021.01.04 K-webtoons and K-webnovels have permeated into the global community. Webtoon Itaewon Class (YOUNG COM) that was made into a popular TV drama this year was exported to Japan as a remake version and movie “Beauty Water” that is based on a webtoon had a brisk start-off in Box Office, Taiwan, ranking first in the first week of its release for the first time in Korean animation history. Apart from these achievements, K-webtoons and webnovels are made into movies or TV dramas across borders, with secondary content such as goods and special exhibitions produced for their fans. In particular, many of the beloved works are officially published as paper books. Join us on the journey into the charms of K-webtoons and webnovels that make you want to see them time to time again. K-Webtoons and webnovels are being exported across the w...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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Performance Summary of Korean Publications in the Global Publishing Market in 2020 and Prospects for 2021

Performance Summary of Korean Publications in the Global Publishing Market in 2020 and Prospects for 2021 2021.01.04 Performance summary of Korean publications in the global publishing market in 2020 The year 2020 will be recorded as a year in which Korean publications have had a meaningful experience in the global publishing market. It is because they have received balanced positive feedback in both fiction and non-fiction categories and in the Asian, European, US, and UK publishing markets. While certain titles or areas had been the cherry on the cake in the past, the trend has changed in 2020. Books in various genres have shown almost equally significant performance in various language regions. This can be interpreted that K-books are having closer interactions with readers across the world while gaining more influence in the global publishing market.In the first half of 2020, the publishing industry in the world has had an unexpected time of turbulence ...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Ho-Yeon

Korean Authors Writer Kim Ho-Yeon An All-Round Storyteller Who Makes Everyday Stories Special 2022.03.07 The grand prize winner of the 1st Bucheon Cartoon Story Contest in 2005, the excellence prize winner of the 9th World Literary Award in 2013, the winner of Book of the Year Award of Yes 24, and the No.1 Audiobook of the Year chosen by Millie in 2021 ? these are the titles representing writer Kim Ho-Yeon. He has even become a writer of steady-sellers this year. Writer Kim has been an all-round storyteller, going from films to comics and novels. So then, what is the reason that so many people are enthusiastic about his works? One plausible idea is that his works are so akin to our lives. Following is an interview of writer Kim Ho-Yeon, an all-round storyteller who gives deep insights and touches our hearts through ordinary daily life stories of charming and dynamic characters that might exist around us. Please introduce yourself to our read...

VOL.44 / 2022.03

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Mati Books

Korean Publishers Mati Books New Perspective, Broader Sight 2022.02.14 Mati Books is a publisher specializing in the humanities, publishing books in various fields such as society, art, and architecture. Starting as a single-person publisher, Mati Books has been delivering the importance of humanities books, winning the Lotte Publishing Culture Award and Korean Publishing Culture Award, and being designated as the Sejong Excellent Academic Book. Under the slogan of “Humble Life with Ambitious Thinking,” Mati Books has been touching the hearts of its readers with insightful interpretation, heartwarming encouragement, and deep enlightenment for 17 years. Following is an interview with Mati Books. Logo of Mati Books Please introduce Mati Books to our readers. Mati Books was founded in 2005. We publish books about society, art, and architecture, based on humanities. We have been publishing the Faustian...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Lee Kkoch-Nim

Korean Authors Writer Lee Kkoch-Nim Warm Stories of Comfort for the Youth 2022.02.14 We feel a sense of delight when the protagonist of a story beats insurmountable challenges, changing a tragedy into a comedy. It may be that our lives are in a similar process. Due to how our life is, transitional stories gain sympathy and comfort people. The warmth of the stories translates to understanding, gives the power to get over the harsh reality, and gifts cherished daily life. That is how the writer Kkoch-nim Lee shares the vitality of her stories with adolescents. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hi, I am Kkock-Nim Lee, a writer. I am pleased and excited to introduce my stories through this web magazine. You released popular Adolescent Literature, I Will Cross Time for You (published by Munhakdongne), The Girl You Want to Kill (published by Woori School), and others. Is there any particular reason yo...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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Authors Leading the Way for Korean Picture Books

Image of K-Book Authors Leading the Way for Korean Picture Books 2026.05 Poll results for “Which Korean picture book author would you like to meet at the book fair?” The poll for our May issue asked readers which Korean picture book author first comes to mind. The results highlighted several representative artists, each capturing readers with their unique charm. Suzy Lee took the top spot in this poll, receiving 37.5% of the votes. However, in this issue, we will introduce the works of all the featured authors regardless of the rankings. Every author leading the Korean picture book scene deserves respect, and their individual artistic value cannot be measured by numbers alone. With that in mind, we would like to introduce four beloved teams of creators. The first author is Suzy Lee, who earned 37.5% of the vote. She is an author who delicatel...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

[EVENT / Book Grocery]

My Child is a Talker, My Nephew is an Interviewer

Book Grocery My Child is a Talker,My Nephew is an Interviewer 2026.05 A Story from a Mother Raising a Son I am a mother raising a son. Since he was about two years old, my child has been exceptionally articulate. He started speaking earlier than his peers, always had plenty to say, and above all, talked incessantly. At daycare, I constantly heard things like, "He’s so bright," and "He expresses himself so well." Naturally, I assumed, "My child and I communicate so well together.“ However, there was a day when that assumption was completely shattered. It happened when I met my nephew, who is the same age as my son. Meeting him after a long time, I noticed my nephew had grown into an elementary schooler who chatted away comfortably. But something about him was different. "Auntie, what did you do today?" ...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

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Agency list

Agency list 2021.05.03 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA Agency Liang Agency...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Work-Life Balance: Your Guide to Sustainable and Healthy Hobby

Image of K-Book Work-Life Balance: Your Guide to Sustainable and Healthy Hobby 2026.04 Poll results for “What do you feel most defines Korean workplace culture?” The question for this issue was: “What do you feel most defines Korean workplace culture?” The most selected response, chosen by 36.3% of participants, was "Flexible Work / Work-Life Balance (Warabel)." Work-life balance has been a major talking point in the Korean labor environment. Responding to this, Korean workplace culture has been shifting since the COVID-19 pandemic toward reducing after-work gatherings (hoesik) and prioritizing personal time to ensure a healthy balance. Consequently, an increasing percentage of office workers are dedicating their time after work to pursuing hobbies or acquiring new knowledge. Runner Imba (Yoo Mun-jin), You Are a Runner Too, Ed...

VOL.93 / 2026.04

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