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Round Ground Where dreams of a world full of well-rounded lives exist 2019.10.07 How does play begin? There are times when one ponders whether play has turned into learning. So much educational material and the media rarely think twice about directing children how to play, and caregivers are always eager to lead and interfere when children play. One may think there are right and wrong ways to play, but play will always be play. Playing is enough when it's enjoyed no matter the process, with fun materials and tools. Everything the eye can see, whether it be tree leaves, bubbles, passersby or the house you live in, can be materials for play or even play itself if it's visible and tangible. Children are aware of this joyful fact more than anyone else, and Round Ground is the place where that fun for children is raised to another level. Even just listening to the name Round Ground is fun. What meaning does the name Round Ground carry? Could you also introduce y...

VOL.16 / 2019.10

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Paju Book City

Paju Book City City of, for and by books 2019.10.07 There are cities that focus on creating things. Usually, in the case of these planned cities, all the businesses that provide the raw materials, packaging and shipping tend to be clustered together. Industrial zones tend to show this type of congregation as if they are sapped of romance and all the businesses simply exist for efficiency. However, the story becomes a little different if that industrial zone creates books. Publishers that left the city Its official name is Paju Publishing Culture Information National Industrial Zone. The name, already a mouthful, brings to mind the sound of engines, metal clanging and dust. It certainly cannot explain the entirety of what Paju Book City is. This is because the city of books has so many enticing characteristics, and it doesn't exist as a dreary space where everything focuses on production.It cannot be denied that Paju Book City was formed out of...

VOL.16 / 2019.10

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Writer Lim Hong-Tek

Writer Lim Hong-Tek Understanding the “generation (age)” in the “generation (era)” 2020.04.06 One book created multiple discourses and discussions, shaking the market for more than a year after making a meteor-like debut in the sluggish Korean publishing market. It is People Born in the 90s are Coming (Whalebooks, 2018) written by author Lim Hong-Tek. Now, what is this “born in the 90s” concept that made Korean society have such a great interest in the book and those born in the 90s? Let’s take a more in-depth look at the stories surrounding the work. It’s been already more than a year since People Born in the 90s are Coming was published, but the people born in the 90s are still a hot issue. Reflecting the influence of the book, do you think that we are now free from a world in which anyone can become a “ggondae” (usually a middle-aged person who tries to use authority and power to lead people instead of humane influence)? &nb...

VOL.21 / 2020.04

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Hey Uhm

Hey Uhm Joyful Swimming in the Vast Sea of the Publishing Industry 2020.03.02 Publisher Hey Uhm There was a writer that would “directly sell” her writing to readers through Social Media. It is the story of writer Lee Seula, who came up with a clever idea to continue securing stable finance through writing. This fresh approach shocked the publishing industry which sparked little changes to take place. And writer Lee Seula, the one that ignited the changes, set up Hey Uhm to create books she wants. Writing a story and making a book. They are different in many aspects by nature except one thing that they are all for readers. Still, many questions arose regarding the publisher that was born with a bold decision and its founder. Writer Lee Seul-ah, founder of Publisher Hey Uhm ⓒ Ryu Han-kyung The name of the company, Hey Uhm, is unique. What does the name “Hey Uhm” imply? “Hey Uhm” is a pure Korean word that means “to swim.” The feeling I...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Author Serang Chung

Author Serang Chung A charming author and her fascinating story 2020.03.02 Is there anything more exciting than imagination? Many people agree with the idea that if you take away imagination from a human being, you will see nothing left. Author Serang Chung would nod her head to this more than anyone for sure. She is someone that has boundless imagination. Besides, the world she created makes not only herself but everyone joyful. So her imagination brought to reality through letters is now turning into a video, going beyond paper books. As the stories are rooted in the author’s imagination that are not tied to anything, the news is more welcoming to hear. ⓒ Hung-Ku Kim We heard that you worked as an editor in the so-called “pure literature” field such as Minumsa and Munhakdongne. Now you have built a firm reputation in the field of genre literature. Since when were you first attracted to this field? And we would also like to know how that made you decid...

VOL.20 / 2020.03

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

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

[EVENT / LET'S TRY]

The Hottest Place in Korea, Right Here, Right Now!

Let’s Try The Hottest Place in Korea, Right Here, Right Now! 2024.01.02 [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! I Waited for the Weekend to Go Here- Written by Joomalang2, published by Big Fish Books Inc. A must-read for those planning a trip to Korea!Here are some of the hottest destinations in Korea, tailored to fit any traveler’s tastes. “What shall we do this weekend?” is a happy question that everyone around the world asks as the weekend approaches, and it is no different for office workers in Korea. For more than two years, “Joomalang2,” a newsletter published every Friday, has introduced travel destinations, exhi...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

[NEWS / BOOK SUMMARY]

Export Prospects of Korean Books

Export Prospects of Korean Books KPIPA’s Choice for Supporting Abstract · Sample Translation 2017.12.01 Art and Gravitational Acceleration 1. Publication Details Imprint | Bookhouse Publishers Title | Art and Gravitational Acceleration Author | Myounghoon Bae Format | 140*210 Binding | Paperback Pages | 324pages ISBN | 978-89-56057-85-9 2. Contact Name | Areum Han Phone | +82-2-3144-2703 Email | reumie@hanmail.net URL | http://www.bookhouse.co.kr 3. Marketing Information Circulation, Sales Rank | 4,000 copies Subject | The future and the value of communication Primary Readers | Fans of science fiction who have been waiting for another author like Arthur Clarke and Ted Chiang Media Reviews and Press Release | Featured in JTBC Newsroom Received the Munhakdongne Young Writers Award in 2010 Received the 2005 Science and Technology Creative Writing Award in the short story category Received the Daehak Literary Award for in 2004 “The captiv...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

[NEWS / PUBLISHING INDUSTRY]

South Korea's Major Online Bookstores

South Korea's Major Online Bookstores 2017.12.01 Online bookstores account for 30 percent of South Korea's total book distribution and sales. The largest bookstore companies of this kind include YES24, Aladin, Interpark and Kyobo Book Centre, which has a large offline base. They are the 'Big 4' and when including offline sales, Kyobo dominates, but when talking about just online book sales, YES24 is the current leader. After ‘Amazon.com’ emerged in the United States in 1995, global online book sales surged sharply and in South Korea, the first online bookstore appeared in 1997. Shortly after in the early 2000s, several more online bookstores entered the foray that had no offline base or store. Their growth over the following decade was astonishing. In 2009, sales reached an aggregate 1 trillion won before peaking in 2011. Internet bookstores have since shown fluctuation in sales repeatedly and this is where some explanation is needed. ...

VOL.7 / 2017.12

[EVENT / I READ]

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo

I Read Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo 2024.01.02 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 My passion for reading began at an early age, and books have always been my constant companions. Over the years, I have explored different genres, from comics to romance to thrillers, and each one has stirred different emotions and insights in me. However, the book that has left the most profound impact on me is Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 (Minumsa) by Cho Nam-Joo. This book resonated with me on a personal level, as if I were reading my own diary. As a novice Korean learner, I read the English translation by Jamie Chang, published by Scribner. I was impressed by how well Jamie Chang conveyed the nuances and intentions of the original ...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

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