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Kanki Publishing’s Successful Import Cases of Korean Books

Kanki Publishing’s Successful Import Cases of Korean Books The Korean Books Japanese Readers are Looking for 2021.05.03 Current status of the publishing market in Japan It began with writer Cho Nam-joo’s Kim Ji Young, Born 1982 (Minumsa) published at the end of 2018, which was then translated by Saito Mariko and published by Chikuma Shob? in Japan, that Korean literature started to see positive outcomes in Japan. Korean books that have been translated and published in Japan for the past 3 years are Almonds (Changbi), I Decided to Live as Myself (Woods of Mind’s Books), I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki (Heun), I Almost Lived Too Hard (Woongjin Thinkbig), Every Moments Were You (Wisdomhouse), and I Look at You Like a Flower (Ji Hye). As various Korean novels, essays, and poem collections are steadily translated into Japanese, the two countries’ languages and cultures seem to get closer. The books mentioned earlier share one common thing ? ...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Subscription Models of Local Bookstores

Subscription Models of Local Bookstores The “Extra Special” Service Provided by Local Bookstores 2021.05.03 Local bookstores are making colorful and fresh changes. From mere bookstores that sell books, they are transforming to become cultural hubs that represent the culture and art in their region. With large and small gatherings such as book clubs and transcription meetings, local bookstores serve as the main gathering spots in their neighborhoods. They are also loved as cultural complexes that run unique cultural art events such as exhibitions and music concerts. However, the situation local bookstores are going through nowadays is not as good as it used to be due to the pandemic. Bookstore managers have been mulling over how to break through the challenging time, and one solution they came up with was adopting a subscription model. Let’s take a look at some of the fine books and the “extra special” service that local bookstores have introduced. Hopi...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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National Library of Korea(NLK)’s Pick: Essay

National Library of Korea(NLK)’s Pick: Essay 2021.05.03 The writer is a humble doctor that says it was all thanks to luck that he entered medical school. He endeavored to seek to become a fellow after finishing residency - accomplishing immediate goals and believing that he will be happy in the end.However, as he looked back on his life and realized he had been ignorant of what he truly likes, he chose to go on a long journey. After he quit the hospital after residency, he would reminisce about the stability he had when he belonged to the hospital. Yet, he soon feels true happiness as he encounters uncertain, unstable situations throughout the journey where things do not go as he planned. His “pause” comes to a “stop” when he begins to feel the traveling days he dreamed of becoming just another familiar, ordinary daily life. As he realizes that his inner self has not changed at all, even after the little “pause” in hi...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Bombom Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Bombom Publishing Co. Unique Picture Books Made with Love 2022.10.04 Picture books were often regarded as “books only for children.” Driven by the growing interest of adult readers in picture books, however, a number of “picture books for adults” have been published lately. “What are picture books for adults?” In search of the answer to the question, Bombom Publishing Co. is dedicated to redefining them as “books that both adults and children can enjoy” from “books that adults can merely read,” and to publishing picture books covering all genres. We had the opportunity to feel the publisher’s commitment to its readers, along with a passion for picture books. The logo of Bombom Publishing Co. It is our pleasure to have Bombom Publishing Co. in K-Book Trends’ interview. Please introduce the company and its mission to our global readers. “B...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

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Writer Jiwon Yu

Korean Authors Writer Jiwon Yu A Person Who Brings the World Closer Together Through Stories and Pictures 2022.10.04 In Korea, the 9th of October is “Hangeul Day,” where people commemorate King Sejong’s invention of Hangeul, the Korea writing system. Just as King Sejong wanted Hangeul to spread to the public for good use, there is an individual who wants the world to communicate more closely through design and writing. It is writer Jiwon Yu, who has met her readers as a typographer, designer, and writer through various activities that cross the boundaries of studies. Her communication involves various channels, all based on writings and pictures. Writer Yu tries to find beauty in all areas in the world, such as art, science, mathematics, and humanities, and make it shine brighter. Below is an interview with writer Jiwon Yu, who says that letters and books are the “most reliable and grateful partners” in her life. ...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hangilsa Publishing Co., Ltd.

Korean Publishers Hangilsa Publishing Co., Ltd. The Square of Humanities Connected through Virtuous Pathways 2022.09.05 Every person in this world has the right to show their opinions or ideologies without constraint. While the generation we are living in today allows anyone to open up their ideas freely, there have been so many hardships and trials on the way to getting to this point. In Korea, too, the little flame that sparked during the days when publishing and media were oppressed by the government became Hangilsa, which has been burning for a just and rightful society. Hangilsa Publishing has been living up to the founder’s will, who firmly believed that they should make the right books for a democratic society. Following is an interview with Hangilsa Publishing, which has been contributing to the history of publishing with pride in humanities and an extraordinary love for books. Logo of H...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

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Fridge Family Defeats Zombies

Fridge Family Defeats Zombies 2021.07.05 Beware of the spooky monsters, who will freeze your summer! - Fridge Family Defeats Zombies On a hot summer day when the whole family went on a vacation, the house is left alone, quiet, where it is only the refrigerator that is awake. Boom! Crack! The rumbling thunder awoke the plum trio sleeping in the refrigerator. “What’s going on?”, “Is it only us that hasn’t changed?”, “Everybody has turned into a monster!”, “Arrrgh, it’s coming!” Mushy fruits and vegetables turned into zombies and approached the three plums to eat them!Will the plum trio manage to survive until the family returns? A wild chase on a summer day narrated by writer Yoon Jeong-Joo, who feels and thinks like children! You will find yourself laughing out loud, as you watch the plum trio run away from the zombies! ...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

3rd Week, June 2021

3rd Week, June 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.07.05 One book topped the bestseller lists of four major online bookstores in Korea in the third week of June 2021. It is Cho Kuk’s Time, written by Cho Kuk, former Senior Secretary to the President for Civil Affairs. It includes outspoken stories about political affairs he experienced during his term in office. It seems that readers’ curiosity towards the candid feelings of Cho Kuk surrounding several disputes has been the driving factor for its rising popularity. Other books about politics and society joined the bestsellers’ list as well. For example, Illusion of Correction is a book written by “The Guy Who Reads Youtube,” one of the major Youtube channels that introduced Jordan Peterson, the famous writer of Beyond Order, to Korea. It has been gaining great sympathy from male readers in their 20s with stories about the era where the real and fake are mixed up in chaos.Non-fic...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

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The “Contactless” Marketing Trend in the Era of COVID-19

The “Contactless” Marketing Trend in the Era of COVID-19 2021.04.05 The pandemic has changed the publishing industry The virus, COVID-19, struck global industries and economies in January 2020. Our daily life has changed completely as well. The schools’ administration system almost froze as all the schools postponed the new semester. Libraries, art museums, museums, and stadiums had to close due to social-distancing. Schools that postponed the new semester a couple of times chose to open classes online. Publishers had to grope in the dark, putting a halt to publications or promotions of new titles that they have long been preparing for. It was a total nightmare. While all the cultural markets were engulfed in endless darkness, it was yet good news that the book market saw a relatively satisfactory performance. The virus-driven shock to offline bookstores was dire. However, for online bookstores, their sales record soared, led by children’s and teen boo...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim Won-Young

Korean Authors Writer Kim Won-Young Write, Dance, and Desire 2022.09.05 There are diverse uncharted spaces in our worlds. Unfortunately, many have biases against unknown areas or make reckless decisions about what they see from the outside. In times when the few have little ground to stand by due to the views of the majority, there are those who dream of an era in which anyone can desire. Writer Kim Won-Young continues to change desires into reality as he transforms himself into a lawyer, a stage actor, a writer, and a dancer. He listens to the voices of people in the margin, including those with disabilities, supports their voices wholeheartedly, and hopes that everyone is the subject of their beauty. Following is an interview with writer Kim Won-Young who ceaselessly writes, dances, and expresses his desire for everyone to be harmonized and recognized as they are. We are happ...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

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