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South Korea's literary awards and competitions of 2019

South Korea's literary awards and competitions of 2019 Standards for selecting the country's best authors and literary works 2019.12.09 South Korea's publishing industry has been making efforts to consistently discover new writers, fresh writing and excellent works of literature through literary awards and literary contests. Here is a look into the written work that received literary awards and/or were submitted to literary competitions in 2019. Gateway to bigger success for new authors: new author awards The writers go on to have active careers after receiving the award and entering the field. Every January, South Korea's biggest newspapers hold literary competitions. These spring competitions are generally acknowledged as gateways or springboards for new authors to bigger success. This type of literary competition held early in the year was made widely known by the Dong-A Ilbo in 1925, and this y...

VOL.18 / 2019.12

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BIR

BIR A pond of growth: spreading its wings toward the broader world 2020.04.06 If there is a place where a child must stop by before becoming a grown-up, where would it be? Would it be the world of smartphones that are already rooted deep inside our life? Or, would it be the world of digital screens? If these two worlds are not the answer you are looking for, then how about the world of books, even though it feels a bit outdated? BIR hopes children stop by the pond of books where their imagination spreads its wings. Let’s take a deeper look at the hidden world of BIR ? ceaselessly improving the quality of the pond. Logo of BIR It is the 26th anniversary of BIR Publishing Co., Lid. Please introduce BIR to the readers overseas. Established in 1994, BIR has been a publisher specializing in books for children and teenagers by publishing books from children’s stories and teen novels to information-providing non-fiction books. Readers often get curious ab...

VOL.21 / 2020.04

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The Joy and Fun of Having Greenery in Daily Life!

Let’s Try The Joy and Fun of Having Greenery in Daily Life! 2024.07.01 [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! Planterior 101- Written by Jeong Jae-Kyung, published by Verybook Discover essential tips for maintaining healthy plants and creating harmonious arrangements.Enrich your space with the vital energy of plants! While you might be eager to grow plants, it can be hard to put it into practice. Perhaps it is because you have memories of ambitiously bringing plants into your home only to have them die, or because you just can’t seem to find the right plants for your home. For those of you who do, this book is for you. It’s Planterior 101 by Jeong Jae-Kyung, ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

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All About Fragrance - Starting with Fragrance Notes!

Let’s Try All About Fragrance - Starting with Fragrance Notes! 2024.06.03 [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! Perfume Collector’s Fragrance Note- Written by ISP, published by Piper Press 108 fragrance notes and 189 perfumes introduced by vintage perfume collector ISP!The book will guide you through everything you need to know about perfumes, both familiar and unfamiliar. Think of the refreshing scent of flowers on the street, the pleasant smell of a person passing by, the sweet smell of chocolates gifted by a friend - we come across good, memorable scents in our daily lives or at unexpected moments. And we often wonder,...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

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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

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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

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Paper Play ? A Great Way for Emotional Development, Concentration, and Creativity!

Let’s Try Paper Play ? A Great Way forEmotional Development, Concentration, and Creativity! 2024.03.11 [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! Kkumteuri Teacher’s Paper Play- Written by Kkumteuri, published by Real Books A paper play book loved by elementary school students!Helps children improve essential skills of concentration, creativity, and brain development. We have all played with paper as children, creating airplanes, flowers, stars, houses... just about anything with paper. Here’s a book that brings back those fun memories and the joyful things we made with paper. The book Kkumteuri Teacher’s Paper Play is both ...

VOL.68 / 2024.03

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Submit Us Your Reviews of Korean Books!

K-Reader Are you a Korean reader of K-Book Trends? Submit Us Your Reviews of Korean Books! 2024.03.11 “K-Reader” is an event section where Korean readers of K-Book Trends recommend Korean books to international readers.Any book by a Korean writer, regardless of genre or publication date, is welcome!Please send us a short book review and a quote from the Korean book that impressed you.The quote will be published along with the book review as a mobile wallpaper image. Submit to kbooktrends@gmail.com* 1,000 characters or less in Korean (a quote from the book that impressed you and why you recommend it)* Book reviews that have already been published on other websites (personal blogs, bookstores, etc.) cannot be submitted. The winners will receive a gift voucher!We look forward to your participation.

VOL.68 / 2024.03

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A Miraculous Workout Routine for a Healthier Body!

Let’s Try A Miraculous Workout Routine for a Healthier Body! 2024.02.19 [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 Miracle of Posture- Written by Ja Se Yo Jeong, published by Dasan Books A miraculous book that helps you correct poor posture!Discover solutions to relieve pain and keep your body in shape. Are you reading this with a slouched back and hunched shoulders? Are you struggling with unexplained aches and pains? Has it been too long since you woke up in the morning with fresh energy? If so, here is a book for you: The Miracle of Posture, a guide to posture solutions by Ja Se Yo Jeong, a YouTuber with over 100 million...

VOL.67 / 2024.02

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The Present and Future of South Korea's "Screensellers"

The Present and Future of South Korea's "Screensellers" 2017.10.10 The word "screenseller" can now be heard every now and then in everyday conversations. "Screensellers" are original novels that gain interest after they are made into movies. Even those who do not use the word screenseller on the personal basis, the concept is now well-known among readers and moviegoers. Read on to learn how screensellers came to be in South Korea, diverse screenseller film festivals in the country and books that are likely to become screensellers in South Korea. The Emergence of Screensellers in South Korea It has been less than a decade since the word screenseller emerged in South Korea. The word was first used in 2009 as the Twilight series, Higashino Keigo's Into the White Night and books related to South Korean television drama “Queen Seondeok” saw much popularity. After several news reports on these kinds of screensellers and its concept, the word rooted itself...

VOL.5 / 2017.10

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