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K-Beauty The World Has Fallen in Love with K-Beauty 2020.10.05 “If it works in Korea, it will work in other countries.”The passion for K-Beauty is soaring across the world. The cosmetics industry in Korea has been advancing to meet the high demands of Korean consumers who prioritize reasonable but efficient consumption. This has helped the industry to successfully penetrate the global market. The standard for beauty differs across generations and eras, where it even differs by individuals within the same generation. What was the thing that could help Korea get the upper hand in the global beauty industry where it is well known that satisfying the taste of each and every consumer is difficult? The success of K-POP and K-Drama has increased the demand for trendy K-Beauty. Basically, the success of K-POP and K-Drama in the overseas markets worked as a great supporter. People around the world began to have an interest in the make-up styl...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

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Korea’s Non-Fiction Books Building Global Competitiveness

Korea’s Non-Fiction Books Building Global Competitiveness 2020.10.05 It is notable that the Korean Wave in the publishing industry began in the Northeast Asian and Southeast Asian publishing markets. And the major players that strongly supported the trend were novels and TV dramas “Winder Sonata”, “Gaeul Donghwa” and “Jewel in the Palace”. The wave then moved to the British and American markets, and the first field to penetrate those markets among the Korean publishing areas was literature. However, an interesting phenomenon can be easily witnessed today that recalls the past days - the publication of non-fiction books in the Asian publishing market is showing an upward curve. Now, while setting a specific strategy for non-fiction titles to enter the British, American, and European markets, aggressive sales efforts need to be made. Authors and titles that have the capacity to compete with others on the global stage have appeared in Korea. In fact, there are already...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Jeju Island

Jeju Island A Beautiful Mixture of Nature and Cultural Art 2020.10.05 The official name of Jeju Island, a tourist destination for both Korean and overseas travelers, is “Jeju Special Self-Governing Province,” including the surrounding small islands. Being the biggest island of Korea, Jeju Island is a globally well-known volcanic island. The Oreums (volcanic cone), which are parasite volcanoes created through volcanic activities, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Lava Tubes, and the basalt zone, are indeed eye-opening natural sites for travelers. Besides, the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007, having their value recognized. On top of these, Hallasan Mountain, the highest mountain in Korea, beautiful beaches, waterfalls, and tangerine fields, are not to be missed spots for tourists.The culture in Jeju Island is relatively exotic as it is distanced from the mainland, and the splendid view of the ocean and the mounta...

VOL.27 / 2020.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Kim So-Young

Korean Authors Writer Kim So-Young 2021.11.01 Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, my name is Kim So-Young. I have worked as an editor for children’s books for a long time and now I meet children in the book club I manage. Meanwhile, I also recently published a children’s book titled The World of Children (SAKYEJUL). Is there a specific reason you became a writer? It has been a little over 20 years - if I count the years I have worked as a children’s book editor and as an instructor in the children’s reading club. There are things I have come to know and learn by working in the same field for a long time, and I wanted to share the knowledge, the impressions, and food for thought with many of those who also have these thoughts. Speaking Reading Law (Dasan Edu), How to Read Children's Book (UU Press) Is th...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Writer Heo Kyo bum

Korean Authors Writer Heo Kyo bum 2021.11.01 Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, I debuted with Twenty Questions Detective and Magician (BIR Publishing Co., Ltd.) series. This is Heo Kyo bum, I have been working as a writer for 8 years now. What motivated you to become a writer? When I recall my childhood, I have more sad memories than happy memories. So if you ask why I became a writer, it's because I like stories. If you ask why I like stories, it’s because when I was young, I immersed myself in the world of stories and I was able to forget the hardships of reality. That became an opportunity for stories to play an important role in my life. Then, by chance, I thought I might be able to make a career from this. From the moment I decided to do that, I realized that no other dream could have replaced it. No matter how good the job, a great job for other people, or even if it was a job that could make me a lo...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Tabi Books

Korean Publishers Tabi Books Delicious Books that Satisfy Your Curiosity about Food with Culinary Delights 2021.10.05 Food is one of the areas that is receiving much attention in various media today. Stories of food, which is an inescapable topic for all, are fun. They are mystically charming, too, as it opens up a new world that inspires curiosity. The name of the publisher “Tabi” comes from an agricultural tool. Since food began in agriculture, it has become the publisher’s name because it makes humanitarian books on food. Starting with the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010, publisher Tabi Books has been publishing books about food covering various and broadly relevant topics, telling stories about food that we must know or enjoy. Here’s a tasty interview with publisher Tabi Books. Logo of publisher Tabi Books Please introduce Tabi Books to overseas publishers. Publishing the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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A Small Habit That Awakens Your Face

Let’s Try A Small Habit That Awakens Your Face 2025.11.03 [Event] Let’s Try introduces various useful 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 Miracle with Gua Sha For Facial- Written by Song Jin-hee, published by Brave Kkachi Publishers With just one “gua sha,” your face can come alive -your glow, your mood, and even your energy! In today’s world, “diet” has become more than a quest for losing weight. It’s a lifestyle, a way to take care of yourself and become visually fit as well, inside and out. However, strict diets and gym routines can be tough to keep up with, as they require a significant amount of time and energy. That’s why this small tool, a si...

VOL.88 / 2025.11

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Beautiful Hanbok Captured In Illustrations

Image of K-Book Beautiful Hanbok Captured In Illustrations 2025.10.02 “Hanbok” is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a “Korean fashion item” In the heart of Seoul, around Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung Palaces, you will often spot people walking around in hanbok. Wearing hanbok to palaces has turned into a cultural experience of its own. The vibrant colors of hanbok blend beautifully with the palace architecture, and since hanbok wearers get free admission, it has become a popular activity for locals and tourists alike. It seems that there is a special kind of harmony when tradition meets everyday life.In a recent K-Book Trends survey, hanbok was selected as the No. 1 item people associate with “Korean fashion.” With over 1,600 years of history, hanbok has taken many forms depending on the era, season, gender, social class, and...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

[INFORMATION / INFO]

2021 Overseas Publication Grants

2021 Overseas Publication Grants 2021.02.08 Overview of grants ▶ Qualification Overseas publishers who have imported or are planning to import Korean publication copyrights - Books that have been published or are to be published in local markets, beginning January 1st, 2021 to October 31st, 2021 - Such books must be published in the time period and submitted to the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea by November 8th, 2021. ▶ Scope of selection Around 40 books will be selected, and grants will be provided in amounts varying by region - Europe and North America: USD3,000 - China and Japan: USD2,500 - Other countries: USD2,000 Application method ▶ Application period - ...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

1st Week, December 2020

1st Week, December 2020 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.01.04 With another freezing cold winter settling in, the new year of 2021 has come. While various Korean books are found on the integrated list of bestsellers announced by four major online bookstores in Korea for the first week of December 2020, the top ranks were dominated by foreign books. For example, First Person Singular, the come-back novel of Haruki Murakami after 6 years, who is a Japanese writer but has a Korean fan base as well, topped the list, followed by The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good? by Michael J. Sandel who has become a huge sensation in Korea. These are real examples of Korean readers’ enthusiasm towards new works of popular overseas writers.Recently in Korea, books related to stocks and investment are at the center of attention, reflecting the uncertain economic market due to the pandemic while in line with the end-of-the-year seas...

VOL.30 / 2021.01

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