K-Book Trends -

Search word : "IU", Search result : 888

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Seoul's Tongin-dong The power of messages that transcend time, in remembrance of poets Yi Sang & Yun Dong-ju 2019.12.09 This issue's “Book Trip” begins at Sejong Village, just outside of Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station in Seoul. Sejong Village is where King Sejong's former residence was, and the region was given its name in 2010 out of respect for King Sejong's achievements. In the Joseon Dynasty, this area was where the ordinary people lived their lives in harmony while in contemporary Korea, artists and writers like Lee Jung-seob, Pak No-su, Yi Sang and Yun Dong-ju show off their talent. Currently, some 600 hanok (traditional Korean houses) call the place home while unique stores are nestled in all the alleyways in between.West of Gyeongbokgung Palace lies Hangeulro, a street given a special name to expand awareness on King Sejong's achievements and the excellence of Hangeul, the Korean language. Walking down this path will lead visito...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Published in more than 40 countries, an unprecedented achievement in Korean literature

Published in more than 40 countries, an unprecedented achievement in Korean literature Shin Kyung-sook, author of Please Look After Mom 2019.11.04 Shin Kyung-sook's Please Look After Mom was a novel that affirmed the fact Korean literature had the ability to penetrate overseas markets. The novel was a signal flare that marked in earnest the beginning of Korean book exports to the world. Today, non-Korean editors ask Shin for book recommendation comments and the following is the story of the author who has captured the hearts of the international publishing market. Author Shin Kyung-sook We're elated to introduce you to our webzine readers. Please introduce yourself to our K-Book Trends readers. Hello, I'm author Shin Kyung-sook. A translator once told me there are people who don't think much about Korean literature being introduced outside South Korea, but the reality is that it's very hard to make it happen. As difficult as ...

VOL.17 / 2019.11

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Maumsanchaek

Maumsanchaek Hopes to be remembered as a publisher with who you can talk through books 2020.07.13 There is a publisher who looks into the minds of readers and takes a walk together inside them. It is Maumsanchaek, who has been strolling inside readers’ minds for the past 20 years. Maumsanchaek is a publisher that produces books that readers can easily read anywhere they like and discovers the literary works of female writers who have been facing limitations due to the glass ceiling. Let’s take a look into the interview with publisher Maumsanchaek who wishes to respect not only the values of writers but also those of readers, hoping to prosper together. Logo of Maumsanchaek Could you please introduce us to Maumsanchaek? Maumsanchaek is a publisher specialized in literature, art, and liberal arts books. While pursuing to produce literary books with an eye-catching concept, art books where letters and images make a perfect harmony, and liberal arts bo...

VOL.24 / 2020.07

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Heungeul

Writer Heungeul It was through Social Media that I could console others and be encouraged myself 2020.06.01 There is a writer that utilizes Social Media as a medium to empathize with followers. His writings are composed of delicate words, and are not lengthy with a spectacular storyline. They are just consoling and empathizing short sentences that warm the souls of people. Let’s take a deeper look at Heungeul, a sentimental writer on Social Media, blowing a new wind of poems with 300 thousand followers. It is an honor to have you here. Could you please introduce yourself to all our subscribers? Hi, hello. Nice to meet you. I am Heungeul (Cho Seong-Yong) never stops writing even in this moment. It is my honor to be meeting you all through this webzine. Writer Heungeul We would like to talk about your book I hugged myself as I would hug others (RH Korea). What is the topic of the book, and what made you write it? Can you tell us more about it? ...

VOL.23 / 2020.06

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

Antique Porcelains, More Beautiful Than Pictures

Let’s Try Antique Porcelains, More Beautiful Than Pictures 2024.05.07 [Event] Let’s Try introduces various useful, practical 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! The Story of My Antique Porcelain- Written by Kim Ji-Youn, published by Monsbooks Antique porcelains capture the hearts of enthusiasts around the world!Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of these treasures. Have you ever encountered a piece of porcelain that caught your eye in an antique shop while walking down a quiet alley? It’s so satisfying to walk home with an old piece of porcelain that suits your taste, and as you take in its beautiful shape, you can’t help but wonder about its history. And that’s e...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

[EVENT / I READ]

My Favorite Book, Whale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan

I Read My Favorite Book, Whale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan 2024.05.07 This article is a review written by an Indian 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 “Reading maketh a full man,” said Sir Francis Bacon years ago. The saying still holds true. Reading for leisure and pleasure is a good habit. It instructs us in our youth and comforts us in our old age. Sometimes, reading brings about a revolutionary change in a person’s outlook. Particularly in these days of mechanical existence, when people have hardly any time to attend meetings, the best source of acquiring religious and general knowledge is books that can be easily browsed wherever a person finds time to spare. For a long time, I, too, have developed this habit of reading books. I like reading books of different ge...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

New Tarot Made With Korean Colors and Patterns!

Let’s Try New Tarot Made With Korean Colors and Patterns! 2024.04.01 [Event] Let’s Try introduces various useful, practical 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! Traditional Korean Tarot ? By BANA- Written by illustrator BANA, published by Book Recipe The beauty of Korean tradition meets tarot cards!Try looking deeper into your frustrated heart. Are you frustrated with the unpredictable future - whether it’s about your grades, relationships, or business? Do you sometimes sigh in frustration because you don’t know your own mind? If so, we have a book for you - Traditional Korean Tarot - By BANA. We are all familiar with tarot cards, which originated in Europe around the 14th ...

VOL.69 / 2024.04

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Fish in the water

Fish in the water 2019.12.09 An artist with genius emotional capacity. Akdong Musician Lee Chan-hyuk. Lyrics that address the every day but are unique in some way. A different point of view in looking at people, things. Unlimited depth in his emotions. Since his debut in 2012 Lee has been loved by so many and he has now metaphorically described in a novel his life values and views on art. "I wanted to express the thoughts I've lived with through a different way other than music." A deep and blue question for the world and the meaning of protecting things most precious to oneself, Novel Fish In the Water. Carries Lee's views on life's shining moments Fish In the Water tells the musical story of main character 'Sun-e'.Life's answers are discovered one by one with 'Haeya' met at the edge of Sun-e's travels embarked to find what it is to be a true art...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

[NEWS / PUBLISHING INDUSTRY]

South Korean Government Policies to Shore Up the Publishing Industry

South Korean Government Policies to Shore Up the Publishing Industry 2018.05.30 One characteristic of South Korea's publishing industry is that the government is heavily involved in the industry policy-wise. Before the South Korean government's declaration of democracy and the authorization of independent establishment of publishing companies in 1987, the military-dominated government oppressed publishers and announced many publication regulations. From 1993 when civilian administrations took control of the country and into the 2000s, the government launched policies to boost the publishing industry, introducing a completely different paradigm. Backing this currently would be foremost the publishing culture and industry promotion act that was enacted in 2003 and amended several times. In adherence to this law, KPIPA was founded and the government now renews its basic plan for the promotion of the publishing industry every five years. The culture ministry currently ...

VOL.9 / 2018.05

[TOPIC / ISSUE]

2017 Bookstore Day

2017 Bookstore Day 'Living in Bookstores' that dream of the future, where people are happy 2017.12.01 Every Nov. 11 is Bookstore Day In 2016, the Korea Federation of Bookstore Association designated Nov. 11 as 'Bookstore Day' as the Chinese character for 'book' resembles books standing in a bookcase. South Korea's culture ministry decided to start providing support for this annual 'holiday' starting this year, hosting regional events to mark the day and holding other festivities to boost recognition of bookstores and those who are in the industry - including bookstores that are not in major cities. At the main event marking the holiday, awards were handed out including one given from the culture minister, one for this year's best bookstore individual and best association. A judge panel also designated one author and one book as this year's book and author. ● This year's author Nam-joo Cho (Novelist) Novelist Nam-joo Cho ...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

VOL.95/2026.06

SEARCH RESULT