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Korean literature spreading across the world

Korean literature spreading across the world 2020.05.04 Full-length novel Lemon Author Kwon Yeo-Sun ⓒShin Nara, Lemon The global publishing market is eyeing Lemon (Changbi), a full-length novel written by Kwon Yeo-Sun. The book’s “World English Language Rights” were sold to Other Press in the US in 2019, while it could meet British readers after the rights were sold to British publisher Head of Zeus last March. The book Lemon sold translation rights to six countries until today including Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Russia. It is expected that the book will be further exported to other countries when the translation into English is completed. The book is a full-length novel published in 2019, 3 years after Kwon Yeo-Sun attracted readers by winning the 47th Dong-In Literary Prize in 2016 with her short story collection Hello, Drunkard (Changbi). Kwon Yeo sun’s writing demonstrates a unique sense of dignity ...

VOL.22 / 2020.05

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Songpa, Seoul

Songpa, Seoul “How To Love Books” of a Big City 2020.05.04 The 123-storey-high Lotte World Mall, Olympic Stadium where the 88 Seoul Olympics were held, Lotte World and Seokchon Lake, which are always crowded throughout the year. With such places to go and see, the time in Songpa-gu flows fast just like other big cities. Named after the lush pine trees growing in the city, Songpa-gu is now filled with high buildings and big apartment complexes ? there are so many that the city is often called a “Building Forest.” Yet, if you look a little bit deeper inside, there are still places where you can find relaxation in your life. Discover joy among old and worn books Once you exit Jamsillaru station (line 2 of Seoul Subway), you will see a low but long building. It is “Seoul Treasure Den for Books”, a secondhand bookstore built by the Seoul Metropolitan City last March transforming an unused space. ⓒSeoul Treasure Den for Books &...

VOL.22 / 2020.05

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Writer Kim Jung-Mi

Writer Kim Jung-Mi Who Sees the World through the Eyes of Children 2021.05.03 Writer Kim Jung-Mi began her career as a writer when she won the grand prize at the 4th Changbi Good Children’s Book Contest with her first book Gwaengyi boorimal (Changbi) (“Gwaengyi boorimal” derived from the name of the village, “Gwaengyiboori”). Since then, she has been writing children’s books, teen novels, and essays, presenting stories embedded with the “value of togetherness” to the world. Following is an interview with writer Kim Jung-Mi, who pays attention to little, painful things in this world more than anyone else. It’s good to see you. Please introduce yourself to our readers. I Jung-mi Kim, a writer. My first work is Gwaengyi boorimal, and I wrote children’s books such as The Cat Living in Flower Island (Changbi) and Paper Meal (Little Mountain) as well as young adult novels including Thank You (Changbi) (“C?m ?n”, Vietnamese for ...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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Hyeonamsa

Hyeonamsa Laying Out the Foundation for Korean Law 2021.04.05 Publisher Hyeonamsa was founded under the name of “Konguk Gongron” in 1945 when Korea was liberated from the Japanese occupation. Then, the name was changed to today’s Hyeonamsa with the pen name of founder Jo Sang-Won. It has become the bona fide publisher for Korean law, starting with the first statute book Law Book. Today, the publisher publishes general, liberal arts, and children’s books along with law books. Under the motto of “Coexisting life, coexisting books,” Hyeonamsa chooses its staff, writers, and readers as the secret supporters that helped the publisher devote itself to publishing for 76 years. Following is the interview with Hyeonamsa, a company that wants to become a “mature,” adult-like publisher. What is the meaning of the name Hyeonamsa? Hyeonam (玄巖) is actually the pen name of founder Jo Sang-Won. He founded “Konguk Gongron...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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Call My Name

I Read Call My Name After reading Kim Yi-Seol’s To the Lost Names 2025.03.10 This article is a review written by a Indonesian reader ofK-Book Trends after reading Korean books.If you want to share your wonderful experience of reading Korean bookswith other overseas readers, please send us an email!kbooktrends@gmail.com I finished reading To the Lost Names (Moonji Publishing) on December 31, 2024 - the end of the year. I decided to read a book about women because December 22 is Mother’s Day in Indonesia. I chose this novel, among many others, simply because I was curious about why women lose their names when I read the title, “To the Lost Names.” By the book’s end, I felt I could relate and understand why it had such a title. To the Lost Names This series of four short stories has four female narrators, all of whom are either wives or mothers. Distress (우환), For Days of Del...

VOL.80 / 2025.03

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#Minorities in society

#Minorities in society KPIPA introduces K-Books for global publishing markets through K-Book Platform 2020.08.03 Greatest Fish 1. Publication Details Title | Greatest FishAuthor | Gu ByungmoPublisher | Wisdomhouse Mediagroup Inc.Publication Date | 2018-03-30ISBN | 9791162203392No. of pages | 220Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Julia KwonEmail | ohappyday@wisdomhouse.co.krPhone | +82-31-936-4199 3. Book Intro Gon breathes through gills and swims in a deep, blue lake with his scales shining. He has hidden himself from the world and lived a secluded life, feeling limitless freedom underwater. Kangha gives Gon a new name and life. Haeryu escapes death, rescued by Gon. Great Fish is a mysterious and beautiful story about people who have been abandoned and isolated in the world yet desperately hope to keep breathing, even if they have to live their lives underwater. * http://k-book.or.kr/user/b...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’

2018 Seoul International Book Fair ‘New Definition’ Expand Your Thinking and World Through Books 2018.07.31 The annual Seoul International Book Fair, now in its 24th year, was held for five days from June 20 to 24 at COEX, Seoul with the theme ‘New Definition’. At the fair’s local exhibitions 234 companies participated, while in the international booths 91 companies from 32 countries including France, the United States, Japan and China took part in the festivities. The guest country of honor for this year’s fair was the Czech Republic. In line with the theme ‘New Definition’, there was a variety of seminars, conferences, special programs, events and exhibits. Just inside the fair venue were shelves of books, unique booths, events and lectures by famous participants that caught your eye. There were many different programs to satiate all kinds of book lovers at the Seoul International Book Fair. This piece delves into this year’s book fair that aime...

VOL.11 / 2018.07

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Ha Seong-Ran, An Author Ready to Talk

Ha Seong-Ran, An Author Ready to Talk 2018.07.31 In the April issue of Asymptote, which has a global circulation of 70,000, a book by South Korean author Ha Seong-ran was featured inside. Ha is known for her detailed depictions in her writing and the book that was introduced was Bluebeard’s First Wife (Changbi). Whether she is far away or close by, Ha is ready to talk and the following is a Q&A with the author. KPIPA Please tell us about yourself. Ha Seong-ran(Ha below) Since my short novel Grass was selected in a literary competition by Seoul Daily in 1996, I’ve been writing short, long novels and prose. Before I won that award, I had about 10 years of preparation and long before that in school I wrote in literary clubs so I’ve been writing for a long time. When I experience a bit of writer’s block, I think of my middle school years when I used to write short novels. I also think of the novel that won my first award and made me a novelist. In betwee...

VOL.11 / 2018.07

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Author-illustrator Noh Inkyung

Author-illustrator Noh Inkyung A Writer Who Discovers “Moments” in Every Thing in the World 2021.04.05 Noh In-Kyung is a beloved writer for her heartwarming stories and pictures. Her works are recognized across the world. While she was designated as the Illustrator of the Year at the 2012 Bologna Children’s Book Fair with her Soso Cancellina (Munhakdongne), she won the Golden Apple Award at the 2013 Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) with her Mr. Tutti and 100 Water Drops (Munhakdongne). Plus, she was selected as the White Raven at the 2015 International Youth Library in Munich with Hedgehog X (Munhakdongne). As such, she has been expanding her spectrum as a writer by designing creative worlds with sensitive expressions. Following is an interview with writer Noh In-Kyung. It is a pleasure to meet you. Please introduce yourself to our subscribers. Hi, I’m Inkyung Noh, an author-illustrator. I’ve been working in Seoul, cre...

VOL.33 / 2021.04

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2020 Overseas Publication Grants

2020 Overseas Publication Grants Chosen applicants for the first half of the year 2020.08.03 Overview Purpose To establish a foundation for creating a K-wave for the publishing industry through the overseas publication of outstanding Korean worksSummary Partial financial support for overseas publishers that have already published Korean publication content under a copyright contract or are planning to publish a Korean book Screening Result 17 titles of 16 publishers from 9 countries were selected* The following list is in the order of the country’s name, book’s title, and the writer’s name.1. Taiwan, Alvita Publishing Co., Ltd, Are You Coming Alone?, Kim Ha-Neul?Jung Soon-Hee2. Taiwan, Alvita Publishing Co., Ltd, Story of Utto, Haruchi3. Taiwan, Children’s Publications Co., Ltd, Three Moms, Three Lunch Boxes, Kook Ji-Seung4. Taiwan, China Times Publishing Company, I’d Better Live, Kim Tak-Hwan5. Taiwan, Ollin Publishing Co., Lt...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

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