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Overseas Publication Grants Grants Awarded in 2020 2021.01.04 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has carried out the 〈Overseas Publication Grants 2020〉 to promote overseas advancement of Korean publications. The 〈Overseas Publication Grants 2020〉 has provided partial grants to overseas publishers who have published or are planning to publish Korean content under contract with Korean publishers. Criteria for assessment were quality of contents, marketability, and ability of the publisher. Different amounts of grants will be provided depending on the region (Europe, US, UK, China, Japan, etc.). Following is the grant-winning work of the 〈Overseas Publication Grants 2020〉. Coming Home Alone? Writer| Sky KimIllustrator | Jeong Soon HeePublisher | Sakyejul Publishing Ltd.Genre | Children’s bookTranslated Language | Traditional ChineseAwarded Publisher | Alvita Publishing Co., LtdISBN | 9789579125628 &...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.09.02 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 : +82-2-707-21...

VOL.74 / 2024.09

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑩ Publication of Exam and College Books

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑩ Publication of Exam and College Books 2020.11.02 College students mainly seek exam and college books. As those books are for taking classes and getting a job, their demand is relatively stable. This is why there are several publishers that mainly publish books in these areas. According to the publications statistics announced by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) in 2019, about 6.1% of the entire Korean publishers (16th among a total of 30 areas) produce exam books (for jobs, licenses, national exams, etc.), and 13.6% produced college books (4th among a total of 30 areas).Unlike the college book market which is in a downward trend, exam books for tests and company applications are witnessing a rise in both sales and the number of copies sold for the past 3 years. According to the sales statistics announced by Kyobo Bookstore - one of the representative on - and offline ...

VOL.28 / 2020.11

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Your Future Does Not Auto-generate

New Books Your Future Does Not Auto-generate 2024.08.05 A guide to life in the post-AI era: Your Future Does Not Auto-generate The world is rapidly transforming and those without knowledge of AI will be left behind… What diagnosis would a cultural physicist make, as a specialist in the future of science and culture shaped by human creativity?Cultural physicist Park Ju-Yong, the author of Your Future Does Not Auto-generate, claims that human creativity is just as important in the post-AI era. From how to record Beethoven’s symphonies as a sound source to the perspective from the Renaissance period, and to the history of reproduction techniques used in computer graphics for the “Avengers” series, There have always been “elegant connections” and “crossing boundaries” based on creativity in moments of innovation. “The future does not create its...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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#Sea

#K-Book #Sea KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.08.05 A MARITIME HISTORY 1. Publication Details Title | A MARITIME HISTORYSubtitle | Humanity’s Great JourneyAuthor | Jou KyungChulPublisher | Humanist Publishing Group Inc.Publication Date | 2022-01-24ISBN | 9791160807844No. of pages | 976Dimensions | 140 * 210 2. Book Intro Reinterpreting the entire human journey from prehistoric times to the near future from the perspective of the sea, this book reveals aspects of human history that cannot be covered from the point of view of continental civilization alone. It infinitely expands our landlocked gaze through the understanding of “maritime mankind” who spread out over the sea, lived by the sea, and fought on the sea.History so far has focused too much on continental and agricultural civilizations. Was the ocean, which covers 71% of the Earth’s surface...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2024.08.05 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...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑨ Publication of Comics and Art 2020.10.05 The prominent characteristics of publications in the fields of comics and art are strong visual elements, imagination, and artistic messages embedded within. The traditional landscape of comics publications in Korea has significantly changed due to the evolution of ICT technologies and smartphones. Yet, webcomics (online comics) have noticeably risen above the surface and taken the center of comics distribution. However, fine comics that gained popularity on the webcomics platform and have gotten their artistic value recognized are often officially published as paper comics. Books in the art field come in different genres and types, ranging from academic books for fine art, design, music, plays, movies, and fashion, to popular practical books such as a guide for exams and coloring books as a pastime activity. Comics and art publications are usuall...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home 2020.08.03 There is a wide variety of practical books that provide tips for diverse fields necessary in our daily life. So, this part divides the section into two: practical books for making homes and living a good social life. The former type mainly includes areas important at home such as raising children, cooking, keeping fit, and hobbies, while the latter type includes language books and traveling guides that are needed in living a social life. Books that feature tips for maintaining a good social relationship and those for expanding financial property can belong to the latter part as economics and business administration books. Today, we would like to first touch upon the publication of practical books for home. The number of titles in the field of family & living is decreasing, but other fields are seeing a rising number of publica...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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2nd Week, June 2024

Best Sellers 2nd Week, June 2024 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2024.07.01 As the heat arrived earlier than usual, the second week of June saw the emergence of several great books to read. Ranked 9th on the list is Two People’s International, a short story collection by Kim Ki-Tae, winner of the 2024 Young Writer Award. The title story has gone viral on social media, becoming the 3rd most viewed story in the history of Munjang Webzine, drawing significant attention to the collection. Meanwhile, the script book set for the popular drama “Lovely Runner” secured the 3rd spot, highlighting how TV popularity can translate into book sales. The series’ success was evident as the Lovely Runner script Book Set quickly hit the best seller list with a substantial number of pre-orders. * K-Book Trends Vol. 62 ? See books recommended by writer Kim Ki-Tae The No. 9 non-fiction book, At the Age of 50, I Decided to Live ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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#Star

#K-Book #Star KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.07.01 ON STAR-KNITTING 1. Publication Details Title | ON STAR-KNITTINGAuthor | Lee YeongdoPublisher | Minumsa PublishingPublication Date | 2020-10-22ISBN | 9791158887254No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 149 * 222 2. Book Intro A great alien civilization visits Earth from the outer space. They call themselves “Pan-galactic Cultural Exchange Committee” and match the planet Earth with another civilization called Witan. In the title piece of this short story collection On Star-knitting, Witanians seek help from Earthians: they need to find someone who can read and make constellations. Since they don’t have astrology in their culture, they start to work with an Earthian astrologist who calls himself a star-knitter. A Witanian astronaut and the Earthian star-knitter navigate the galaxies to find the right stars to ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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