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K-Sports

K-Sports Growing Into a Global Celebration   2020.07.13     Due to the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across the world, economic and cultural activities in many countries shrunk in size, not to mention those in Korea. Sports were not an exception. The infectiousness of COVID-19 made it difficult for players and audiences to gather in stadiums, bringing all the professional sports games to a halt across the world, including the Premier League and MLB. Even the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games set to be held in Japan were put off to next year due to the pandemic; things just became gloomier day after day.Professional sports games in Korea also faced challenging conditions, but thanks to proper responses such as installing a watertight quarantine system and carrying out matches without an audience, the KBO League (Korea Baseball Championship) greeted the new season last May, followed by the K-League (Football League). While global sports fans were eagerly waiting for matches of the t...
  • VOL.24 / 2020.07
[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Korean Books Sought by Chinese Readers

Korean Books Sought by Chinese Readers   2020.07.13     During the three years of China’s import ban on Korean content that began in August 2016, Korea’s export of general books was significantly hit. However, for complete children’s book collections, picture books, educational materials, and comics, Chinese publishers omitted imprints and left out the nationality part of the authors, not bringing a stop to the import of copyrights. It was because the demand was high. Around September last year, beginning with the Beijing International Book Fair, Korean books’ export to China enjoyed eased regulation across books for adults and children, continuing the recovering trend.     Import of Korean Books   The restriction on issuing ISBN on Korean books triggered by the THAAD incident was eliminated from 2019, and since then, marking the nationality of Korean writers and imprints has recovered to a normal level. There are many possible reasons for this.First,...
  • VOL.24 / 2020.07
[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Jeonju, Jeollabukdo

Jeonju, Jeollabukdo Old City; Matured and Refreshing   2020.07.13     Jeonju, the biggest city in Julloabukdo Province. A city filled with places to go and things to see. A city with a long history. Home to Gyeonggijeon Hall (the shrine where the portrait of Taejo, the first king of the Joseon Dynasty is preserved) and Jeondong Catholic Church built in the Romanesque style. It is difficult to put Jeonju into a few words. Now, let’s write down a number of things that we would like to see. With this list, the story in Jeonju will be able to flow in a clear direction.     Matured with time   Jeonju Hanok Village   The most famous place in Jeonju would be the Jeonju Hanok Village without a doubt. It is a village of old but vibrant houses. Yet, the dynamics and the vitality are sometimes too much. Even though Jeonju was chosen as a “slow city,” Jeonju Hanok village is always crowded with all sorts of shops...
  • VOL.24 / 2020.07
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Author-illustrator Yi Gee Eun

Korean Authors   Author-illustrator Yi Gee Eun   2021.08.02     Please introduce yourself to our readers.   I’m really grateful to be able to work so happily like this. My name is Yi Gee Eun, author of the illustrated books Iparapa Yamooyamoo (SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD.) and The Story How the Korean Shaved Ice Dessert was Born (Woongjin ThinkBig Co., Ltd.).   Iparapa Yamooyamoo, The Story How the Korean Shaved Ice Dessert was Born     Why did you want to be a writer?   When I was young, I wasn’t very good at drawing. One day my father and mother told me that actually I was good at drawing so I should become a painter. I thought I should be a painter and then that became my dream. Because I always lived with a lot of hunger for painting, working on writing and painting was a natural choice for me.   Your dog Kung-i is so cute, can you intro...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Picture book artist Lee Suzy

Korean Authors   Picture book artist Lee Suzy   2021.08.02     Please introduce yourself to our readers.   Hello, I’m Lee Suzy. I’m a picture book artist. Nice to meet you.   What kind of person do you think a picture book Artist is?   I think that a picture book writer is a person who builds and plays with the power of pictures and creates a story in a book. I was interested in the medium of books. Rather than just pieces of paper that contain a story. I’m also interested in books with power. In my case, I am interested in pictures with such power. In that sense, for me, “pictures” and “books” are equally important in picture books.   River (BIR)     How did you become a picture book artist?   I majored in painting at art college. I drew on large canvases and after graduating, I wanted to keep painting. I was thinking about how to make a living doing this an...
  • VOL.37 / 2021.08
[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Publisher EcoLivres

Publisher EcoLivres An eco-friendly publisher that changes the world with environmental humanities   2021.07.05   The world is eyeing two big issues ? the environment and climate crisis. People have begun to take the issues seriously with much attention, but there was a publisher that foresaw 20 years ago that the environment would be the next big issue and has been publishing environment-related books until today. It is EcoLivres, a publisher known for its environmental publications. Established in 2001, EcoLivres has been ceaselessly working for the environment and the ecosystem by looking into the future for the past 20 years. Looking back on the past 20 years, EcoLivres has been pursuing values where human beings can live a decent life as human beings, publishing books about humanities and the environment. What is this humanness they are seeking? EcoLivres’ philosophy of protecting the environment while looking back in history seems like a virtue that human beings s...
  • VOL.36 / 2021.07
[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

An Invitation to the Cozy and Adorable World of Crochet

Let’s Try   An Invitation to the Cozy and Adorable World of Crochet   2025.07.07   [Event]   Let’s Try introduces various useful books published in Korea every month.Also, don’t miss gift events related to the introduced books!   Simply click on the link below to enter the event! Let’s Try!   Holly’s Crochet Keyrings- Written by Holly, Published by VITABOOKS     Are you a crochet beginner? Don’t Worry!Try making a cute keyring for yourself, by following this perfectly organized book!   The book, Holly’s Crochet Keyrings, introduced in this issue, is a beginner’s guide to crocheting that provides a clear answer to the question, “How can I enjoy and continue crocheting?” It is more than just a simple pattern book; it is a practical “hobby guide” filled with patterns that are easy for beginners to understand a...
  • VOL.84 / 2025.07
[EVENT / I READ]

Counsel Culture by Kim Hye-jin

I Read   Counsel Culture by Kim Hye-jin   2025.07.07   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   Counsel Culture (Minumsa Publishing) by Kim Hye-jin, translated by Jamie Chang, is a contemporary Korean novel that unfolds as a quiet, healing narrative. With themes that explore cancel culture, mental health, public shaming, and the arduous path to emotional recovery, this book offers a reflective and tender glimpse into the life of someone trying to rebuild herself after a societal fall.   English and Korean covers of Counsel Culture     The story centers on Haesoo, a therapist who becomes the subject of public judgment after making an insensitive remark about a person who late...
  • VOL.84 / 2025.07
[EVENT / IMAGE OF K-BOOK]

Koreans’ Soul Food: Tteokbokki

Image of K-Book   Koreans’ Soul Food: Tteokbokki   2025.06.02     Tteokbokki, the soul food of Koreans     Tteokbokki, which received a whopping 86% of the vote in the “What is the signature dish of K-Bunsik?” survey, is an iconic Korean bunsik (a generic term used to refer to inexpensive Korean dishes sold at small restaurants by the streetside) that blends tradition and modernity. The chewy rice cake with a spicy, sweet gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce is beloved by Koreans of all ages, and has permeated Korean life in many forms, from street stalls to franchised restaurants. Any K-drama fan will have seen it at least once. It may seem like a simple snack, but tteokbokki has evolved with the times. Since the first gochujang tteokbokki appeared in the 1950s, a wide variety of flavors have been developed to appeal to younger generations, in...
  • VOL.83 / 2025.06
[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

A Guide to Generative AI Lessons That Work

Let’s Try   A Guide to Generative AI Lessons That Work   2025.06.02   [Event]   Let’s Try introduces various useful books published in Korea every month.Also, don’t miss gift events related to the introduced books!   Simply click on the link below to enter the event! Let’s Try!   Project Class Using Generative AI Starting With ChatGPT- Published by TekvilleEducation     Have you been struggling to get started with generative AI classes?Check out this book that will guide you along the way with hands-on projects!   The book, Project Class Using Generative AI Starting With ChatGPT, is a guidebook for designing classes, providing a clear answer to the question, “How should I use AI effectively in classrooms?” It goes beyond a simple introduction to the features. It offers a wealth of real-life examples from elementa...
  • VOL.83 / 2025.06
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