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Beyond Space, Into Everyday Life: The Future of a "City That Reads Together," as Envisioned by the Seoul Outdoor Library

Topic Beyond Space, Into Everyday Life:The Future of a “City That Reads Together,” as Envisioned by the Seoul Outdoor Library 2026.10 Why We Created the Seoul Outdoor Library Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a clear shift toward preferring outdoor spaces to indoor ones in every season except the height of summer and the depths of winter. In fact, a survey by the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute found that leisure activities outside the home had the highest satisfaction levels, and outdoor activity, including park use, has remained more than 51% higher than before the pandemic. This change in lifestyle has also influenced reading culture: now, reading truly begins only when “good books, good experiences, and good spaces” come together. In partic...

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Books That Spark Endless Discussion: Recommendations for Book Clubs from Critics Across Generations

Special Project Books That Spark Endless Discussion:Recommendations for Book Clubs from Critics Across Generations 2026.10 It’s the middle of autumn, a time to quietly look back on the year. October is a month for talking with others over books. For this issue’s Special Project, critics from different generations recommended books that are great for book club members to read and share their thoughts on. Each critic looked at the key issues facing Korean society, as well as the anxieties, futures, and happiness of each generation, from the perspective of their own generation. They then recommended books that help us reflect on our lives and prepare for tomorrow. The 20s Perspective - Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic Ahn Hee-je, Love and Stability, Hankyoreh Publishing, 2026 “You’ve really ...

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How Koreans Read Together

Knowledge How Koreans Read Together 2026. 10 “Reading together” refers to a culture of reading that goes beyond the individual, built on shared empathy and conversation. In Korea, these groups go by many names: reading groups, reading circles, reading societies, and book clubs. In the modern era, as the education system developed, reading was largely confined to study or personal pursuit. Today, however, all kinds of reading groups meet within communities where people actively connect, from schools, libraries, bookstores, and workplaces to local neighborhoods and online spaces. As of September 2026, the Reading Club Support Center website, run by the Book Culture Foundation, one of Korea’s leading civic reading organizations, lists 10,754 reading clubs by regio...

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Programs Supporting Korean Books Abroad, with a Focus on Translation Support

Knowledge Programs Supporting Korean Books Abroad, with a Focus on Translation Support 2026.09 Connecting K-Books to the World Through Translation and Export Support Kim Soi, Assistant Manager, Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) supports the growth of the domestic publishing industry and helps build a reading ecosystem. Its mission is to build a publishing and reading ecosystem that grows together, and its vision is to be an institution that enriches people's lives through reading and leads the cultural industry through publishing. As K-culture spreads and overseas demand for Korean publishing content shows clear growth, the Agency has set “creating future growth engines for K-Books” as one of its four strategic goals, putting its resources and effort into securing global competitiveness...

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Korean Publishing Market in 2025 Through Statistics

Knowledge Korean Publishing Market in 2025 Through Statistics 2026.08 Industry Statistics and Management Information Statistics Publishing industry statistics are broadly classified into industry statistics and management information statistics according to the perspective and purpose. Industry statistics are statistics on general industry status that look at the overall publishing industry, which are useful for industry analysis and policy formulation. On the other hand, management information statistics break down book classifications and comparison items, making them primarily useful for the business activities of publishers and bookstores. Depending on the content of the statistical information, industry statistics and management information statistics are divided into general statistics, production statistics, distribution statistics, and consumption statistics. ...

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Book Recommendations for the Summer Vacation by Critics across Generations

Special Project Book Recommendations for the Summer Vacation by Critics across Generations 2026.07 For our July issue's Special Project, we would like to recommend Korean books that are perfect to read during the upcoming holiday season, handpicked by critics representing different generations. We have selected books that will allow you to spend your vacation immersed in distinctly unique themes, ranging from deep contemplations on life, mystery and horror, to the absolute absorption found in theater and plays. We hope your vacation with these books will be a cool, chilling, or deeply captivating retreat. The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic “If You Want to Read the Most Tender Apocalypse This Summer” Where No One ComesCheon Seon-ran, Hubble, 2025 Whe...

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Spaces within Books, as Seen by Critics across Generations

Special Project Spaces within Books, as Seen by Critics across Generations 2026.06 In the June issue’s Special Project, literary critics from different generations introduce spaces within books, as well as books themed around space. This feature presents works that explore the desires of children caught within the college entrance system, the foundations of daily life and neighborhoods, the spaces depicted by the master writer Park Wan-Suh, and the architecture of Gyeongseong, modern-day Seoul, during the Japanese colonial period. The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic “Children Driven to the Edge” The Mimic GirlSohyang, TXTY, 2026 Schools are often spaces where the most intense narratives are born. In this context, the school environment is far from t...

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A New Vision Rooted in Tradition: The Evolution of Korean Picture Books

Topic A New Vision Rooted in Tradition:The Evolution of Korean Picture Books 2026.05 Who is searching for Korean picture books? The Korean Pavilion at the 2026 Bologna Children’s Book Fair was consistently bustling with publishing professionals from around the world. In addition to those visiting the booth for pre-scheduled copyright consultations, it was not uncommon for visitors to be drawn in by the on-site author talks or workshops and request a meeting on the spot. On the second day of the fair, at the Networking Day hosted by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, participants were asked about the strengths of Korean picture books. They remarked that the books are not only delicate in their expression but also diverse in their thematic approaches, providing readers with a "challenging reading experience." This is a remarkable turnaround compared to the early ...

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Korean Picture Books: Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project Korean Picture Books:Selected by Critics Across Generations 2026.05 In the May issue Special Project, critics from various generations each highlight a notable Korean picture book. This feature introduces a children’s picture book about the misunderstandings that occur in communication, a book that explains complex emotions that are often difficult for children to grasp, and a title that addresses challenging situations that can be hard for a child to understand. The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic "In the moments spent looking into the miniature house of the grass bug..." Grass Bug Picture Dream...

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Imagination Beyond Borders: The Whole New World in K-Picture Book

Export Case Imagination Beyond Borders:The Whole New World in K-Picture Book 2026.05 Imagine a world where borders require no passports, thoughts have no ceilings, and the impossible becomes real. You might find yourself drifting on a cloud of cotton candy or catching fruit-flavored rain to make a bowl of shaved ice. That world, tucked inside a picture book, is simply waiting for a hand to reach out and a story to unfold. It is an essential place where imagination first ignites for the smallest of readers. Bringing these extraordinary worlds to Thai society and pushing beyond the story between the lines has been Nanmeebooks' vision and honor for over 30 years. In recent years, Korean content and culture have gained widespread popularity across all age groups in Th...

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