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Literary Awards and Contests in the field of Genre Literature

Literary Awards and Contests in the field of Genre Literature Becoming the center of the publishing market as a mainstream field 2020.06.01 The preference of readers is having more influence on the Korean publishing market than other elements. Genre literature including webtoons (online comics), web novels, and science fiction that gained little attention in the past have become popular among readers ? even comparable to pure literature ? and its market is expanding as well. The idea that genre literature is non-mainstream and is only enjoyed by certain fans has become nonsense today. In particular, in terms of web novels, anyone can become a writer, and as anybody can enjoy the works with a mobile device anywhere one likes, its market has outgrown that of paper books. Genre literature possesses a different value than pure literature in that its works can be extended to derivative works such as movies or TV series with their creative ideas and fast flow of stories...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Export Trend of Self-Development Books in Korea

Export Trend of Self-Development Books in Korea Uptrend in the Asian publishing market 2020.06.01 There are self-development books in Korea that are growing in presence in the Japanese publishing market. They are I Decided to Live as Myself (Woods of Mind’s Books) by Kim Su-Hyun, I Almost Lived Hard (Woongjin ThinkBig) by Ha-Wan, and recently-published The Power of Language (PlanetB) by Shin Do-Hyeon and Yun Na-Ru. While being bestsellers in the Korean market already, the review and recommendation of K-pop stars helped them earn greater popularity. I Decided to Live as Myself, I Almost Lived Hard, The Power of Language Korean self-development books are of great popularity in the Southeast Asian market as well. Published in Vietnam, I Decided to Live as Myself has undergone a 2nd printing recently. Also, the translation publication rights of The Power of Language (PlanetB) by Shin Do-Yeon and ...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Chuncheon

Chuncheon A Sentimental Journey along the Railroad 2020.06.01 The most sentimental city in Korea would be Chuncheon, Gangwondo Province. There are many reasons to visit Chuncheon: college students go to Chuncheon for workshops every spring, young couples come to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and gourmets visit Chuncheon every year to taste the famous spicy stir-fried chicken and makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Alongside the lake and river, all sorts of water sports facilities, bike roads, and rail-bike trails are connected, which makes Chuncheon a perfect place for those that love outdoor activities. Just take ITX-Cheongchun in Seoul and ride for an hour to arrive in Chuncheon, the lake city. Soyang 2nd bridge and Miss Soyang River, both of which are symbols of Chuncheon ⓒChuncheon-si A picture book world unfolded on a little island Namiseom Island located on the way up to Chuncheon is a little leaf-shaped island with a perimeter of 5km....

VOL.23 / 2020.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Jung Yeo-Wool

Writer Jung Yeo-Wool Developing a healthy mind by facing your true self 2021.07.05 Most people bury their painful memories deep inside their hearts. They don’t have the courage to face them, for they fear what will happen next. However, writer Jung Yeo-Wool recommends people overcome their traumas by facing their inner wounds no matter how painful they might be. She turns into a healer that also has pains and candidly but composedly talks about them. Following is an interview of writer Jung, who sometimes gives warmth and sometimes the courage to face the pain with her “psychological therapeutic essays.” Please introduce yourself to the subscribers. Hello, I’m writer Jung Yeo-Wool. I had been working as a literary critic, but now I’ve leaned more to being a non-fiction writer. I was attracted to non-fiction as I could talk about more various stories in various fields without limitations. The genres of my books are largely divided into ...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hanbit Media

Hanbit Media Publishing professional and practical books that are worth it 2021.06.07 What defines a good book? Everyone has their own yardstick for selecting good books, but one thing in common would be that “good books” have all been a good teacher that provided insights and lessons. In this aspect, Hanbit Media is a publisher that makes good books. It not only offers answers to questions but also enables the readers to make use of them. Hanbit Media, mainly specialized in the IT field, was established in 1993 when computers began to spread out across the country, and computers and PC communication were anticipated as one of the bright future industries. Almost 30-years-old today, Hanbit Media has become a mid-sized publisher in Korea. We asked CEO Kim Tae-Heon about the path Hanbit Media ? which actively tries to identify and reflect readers' needs ? will walk in the future. Please introduce Hanbit Media to overseas publishers. Establishe...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Cho Won-Jae

Writer Cho Won-Jae A more in-depth and wide-ranging discussion about art 2021.06.07 Under the motto “Art is a fun and easy toy for anyone to play with,” Cho Won-Jae wrote An Art Museum in the Corner of a Room 1 (Bacdoci Co., Ltd.) and the book became a bestseller shortly after publication in 2018 in the art category. Also, An Art Museum in the Corner of a Room 2 (Bacdoci Co., Ltd.) published in November last year, which talks about Korean art, also became a bestseller, making writer Cho an undoubted steady-seller writer of art. While art was thought to be reserved for the elegant and noble, he talks about artworks and the life and spirit of artists embedded in them through his unique, hilarious way of telling stories. Following is an interview with writer Cho Won-Jae, who has become a missionary of art as he fell in love with it. Let’s listen to his story of art, which starts simply but becomes increasingly captivating. Please introduce ...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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A Festival Where Cherry Blossoms and History Blend: Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

Image of K-Book A Festival Where Cherry Blossoms and History Blend:Jinhae Gunhangje Festival 2025.04.07 “Jinhae Gunhangje Festival” held in Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do is the biggest cherry blossom festival in Korea Spring in Korea is full of colorful flowers and a variety of festivals. While there are many springtime events, such as the Cherry Blossom Festival in Yeouido and the Canola Flower Festival in Jeju Island, the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is a favorite among many. Voted number one in the “What are the best travel destinations in Korea for spring?” poll by K-Book Trends, Jinhae is a popular destination for cherry blossoms and springtime fun, attracting many people every year.Every year, from late March to early April, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, and Gyeongsangnam-do become a feast of cherry blossoms. Walking through the pink tunnels created by the 360,000 Yoshin...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Space Created by Space

Space Created by Space 2020.09.07 Space Created Space - Cultural Evolution represented by changes in space. The climatic and geological limits of each region created a unique lifestyle and culture. Walls made of stone were central to Western architecture with the region having less rain and hard ground. Slanted roofs and pillars were integral to Eastern architecture with the region having soft ground and frequent rainfall. And today, A new style of architecture emerged with inter-regional exchange and development of IT technologies. What will create new ideas and culture and a new form of architecture in the future? “Creation, Exchange, and Evolution of Culture” Insightful reinterpretation by of architect Yoo Hyunjoon “Architecture always evolves to survive in the surrounding environment” - Yoo Hyunjoon How are new ideas made?Space Created Space...

VOL.26 / 2020.09

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Visiting Book Fair Thailand 2017

Visiting Book Fair Thailand 2017 Welcome K-Book to Thailand! 2017.6.30 It is well known that Korean books are drawing great interest in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian publishing market has been acknowledged for its huge growth potential and Korean publishes are also seeking new opportunities for exporting their books. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea will visit Southeast Asian countries and introduce Korean books consecutively for two years. △ View of Visiting Book Fair Thailand 2017 For two days from June 1st to 2nd 2017, the Bangkok Landmark Hotel in Thailand was crowded with Korean and Thai publishers. This was because the “Visiting Book Fair” was held in Thailand, where various Korean books are introduced directly to the oversea market to meet the high demand. △ Export consultation between Korean and Thai publishers Many Korean publishing companies, which are interested in entering the Southeast Asian market, ...

VOL.1 / 2017.06

[EVENT / I READ]

Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun

I Read Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun 2025.04.07 This article is a review written by a Polish 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 Are you interested in psychological thrillers that leave you questioning everything? Do you enjoy stories that aren’t just about solving a mystery but about the aftermath of tragedy? Then Lemon (Changbi Publishers) is the book for you! English and Korean covers of Lemon Kwon Yeo-Sun’s Lemon, translated by Janet Hong, is a gripping dive into the unresolved tragedy of the “High School Beauty Murder” in South Korea. In the summer of 2002, when everyone was caught up in World Cup fever, nineteen-year-old Kim Hae-on was murdered. But here...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

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