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[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Book Trip [Celeb’s Book Spot ②] Book Plant Where Book Culture Flourishes 2023.03.13 More cultural spaces are emerging in Korea, centering around local bookstores. “Bookstores in your neighborhood” somehow sounds friendly. For book lovers, local bookstores are a nearby reading space that they can visit at any time at ease. For those that were not interested in books, they are an approachable reading place, which gives them a realization that reading is never something difficult. This month’s article introduces a neighborhood bookstore that is friendly to all, even those who have just begun reading books. Head of Book Plant, Kim So-Yeong set up a local bookstore after she quit working at a broadcast company that she’s been working for 5 years as a newscaster. As she loved reading books, she wanted to open a special bookstore in the neighborhood, hoping that more people would read books in daily life. Following is an introduction to Book ...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

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Museum Curator’s Pick

One-Liner Quotes Museum Curator’s Pick 2023.02.20 Westerners who visited “Joseon (the previous name of Korea)” in the 19th century described the country as the “Hermit Kingdom” or the “Land of Morning Calm.” Since that was how Joseon was depicted by foreigners, a third party, I just thought so, too. However, was Joseon, a dynasty that lasted for as long as 500 years, nothing but a reclusive and silent country? Landscape of Joseon’s Backstreet (Purunyoksa) by Kang Myung-Kwan is filled with content that would be exciting for those who usually get overwhelmed and bored by the word “history.” I used to know Joseon as a country dominated by strong Confucian culture and noble seonbi (scholars), but I wondered what made the author so eager to depict the landscape of the kingdom’s alleys. Even now, alleys are riskier and scarier than main roads as we don’t ...

VOL.55 / 2023.02

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Lee Kkoch-nim: The Voice of Teenagers, Illuminating the Shadows of Adolescent Anxiety and Loneliness Through Fiction

Korean Authors Lee Kkoch-nim: The Voice of Teenagers, Illuminating the Shadows of Adolescent Anxiety and Loneliness Through Fiction 2026.03 There is a literary writer for the future of Korean literature who embraces the anxiety and loneliness of adolescents and the hearts of children. She won the Grand Prize at the Munhakdongne Young Adult Literature Award for I Will Cross the World to Get to You. We would like to hear the story of author Lee Kkoch-nim, an icon of Korean young adult literature who wrote The Girl You Want to Kill, The Girl You Want to Kill 2, A Bite of Summer, Of Course I Like You, Luck is Coming Your Way, and One night When I Wasn’t There. Author Lee Kkoch-nim Q. Your works are loved not only in Korea but also in various cultural spheres. What do you think is the power that allowed your nov...

VOL.92 / 2026.03

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#Mystery & Thriller

#K-Book #Mystery & Thriller KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.12.05 Leap Year 1. Publication Details Title | Leap YearAuthor | Song KyounghyukPublisher | GOZKNOCK ENTPublication Date | 2022-03-18ISBN | 9791163162971No. of pages | 304Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Park MiaeEmail | miaepark@gozknock.comPhone | +82-10-2733-1219 3. Book Intro Tragedy is nothing but a result of desperation.Suhyun lived with his mother who was seriously ill. He barely made ends meet by illegally driving a taxi. On February 29 of 2004, he happened to meet a woman whose username was Hyunchae on a poker website. They arranged an in-person meeting, and Hyunchae appeared at the meeting place with pistols. In the spur of the moment, they stole a car and drove to an und...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

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#Self-Esteem

#K-Book #Self-Esteem KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2022.10.04 A Society That Fabricates Self-Esteem 1. Publication Details Title | A Society That Fabricates Self-EsteemSubtitle | Finding Our True Self-Esteem Through Psychological StudyAuthor | Tae-hyung KimPublisher | galmaenamuPublication Date | 2018-01-08ISBN | 9788993635874No. of pages | 240Dimensions | 152 * 225 2. Copyright Contact Name | Cha YunoEmail | yuno.cha@grb-agency.comPhone | +82-2-2676-2201 3. Book Intro These days, books about self-esteem have become best sellers in succession, and people are looking for ways to respect themselves without desperately seeking the recognition of others. Why do so many people get distressed and suffer regarding the issue of self-esteem? Is it true that low self-esteem is a personal problem?Why are Koreans obsessed with self-est...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

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Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library

Book Trip [Korean Libraries with Themes ④] Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library A Unique Library Alongside Choo-Choo Railways 2022.09.05 “Railways” and “trains” are two words that excite and thrill some of us. One cannot talk about the many geeks around the world without mentioning railway geeks. This article introduces Banyawol Station Building Small Library and Dongchon Station Building Small Library located in the Daegu Metropolitan City of Korea to the railway geeks who visit extraordinary railways and trains wherever they are. In fact, the two libraries used to serve as stations, but were later renovated into libraries, attracting a number of visitors. Embodying a stream of Korea’s modern history, the “Small Libraries”* have been designated as the No. 270 and No. 303 Modern Cultural Heritage sites of Korea, and they are also popular among citizens. Let us take you on a book trip to ...

VOL.50 / 2022.09

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Looking Back on the 65th Seoul International Book Fair in 2022

Topic Looking Back onthe 65th Seoul International Book Fair in 2022 From a Half Step to a Full Step 2022.08.01 In January 2020, the world slowly came to a stop. As people stopped moving around for fear of contaminating others with COVID-19, the speed and scale of people’s movement dwindled. Of course, that is what it seemed like from the surface. However, all living things never stop moving. Life is a vibrant movement. To stay alive, one has to rapidly absorb objects and energy from outside, consume them inside, and release them outside. One stops when not flowing. In other words, it might have seemed that the movement stopped from the outside, but the swirl of power coming from materials and energy grows stronger as the space they move in shrinks. Before that power breaks everything in the way, people must open up a path.For the past two years, the Seoul International Book Fair has tried to open up a small path for people who have stopped moving. Physical...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

Brain Engineer Jeong Jae-Seung Seeks Innovative Disciplinary Convergence

Special Project [Korean Scholars ⑤] Brain Engineer Jeong Jae-Seung Seeks Innovative Disciplinary Convergence The rise of an ingenious scientist, who contributed to promoting a science-friendly environment through constant interaction with the public 2022.05.02 A world increasingly driven by Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has arrived much earlier than expected. A.I., something usually depicted in science fiction movies and novels, has begun to take shape in many parts of our lives. In step with the trend, more researchers are studying the human brain and approaches to mutual prosperity with A.I. Amid such shift is a man facilitating the transition. He is Jeong Jae-Seung, a brain engineer, who has been explaining scientific concepts in a plain, but intriguing way to the public through many TV shows and books, helping people overcome their fear of science and build a wealth of knowledge. The ingenious engineer applies his large store of knowledge to various a...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Seo Hyun

Korean Authors Writer Seo Hyun There is always laughter in imagination 2025.10.02 Technology develops, and the world advances for a more comfortable life, but we are living so busily that we barely have time to look up at the sky. Just as we have grown distant from books that are read slowly and savored, we have grown closer to videos that we flip through quickly. So, what about picture books? Picture books may be quicker to read than texts, but they keep us on the page longer than videos, offering a leisurely kind of reading that helps us look at the world more warmly. And, this is not just limited to children. Picture books introduce children to a rich new world and help adults regain the leisure and laughter they have lost. And, there is a tender-spirited author who touches our hearts with such picture books - Seo Hyun. It’s an honor to have you with us on K-Book Trends. Please say hello to our readers wit...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Ji-Hyun PARK, CELESTIN

Korean Translator Ji-Hyun PARK, CELESTIN 2022.08.01 Profile ? Korean-French conference interpreter ? Registered translator at the French Embassy in Korea ? DELF examiner-corrector ? Email: jihyuncel@gmail.com ? Contact: +82-10-3398-0725 Educational Status ? Master’s Degree in Korean-French Interpretation at Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation ? Bachelor of Graphic Design at French ECV, LISAA PARIS Training ? Completed Atelier Course at the LTI Korea Translation Academy ? Completed Special Course at the LTI Korea Translation Academy (received Excellence Award) Interpretation/Translation ...

VOL.49 / 2022.08

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