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Domestic Video Content Originating from Literature

Publishing Industry Domestic Video Content Originating from Literature 2023.04.03 We are living in an era of stories. In the 21st century, humans, who have evolved through tales, start their lives in stories, experience mood changes like a roller coaster, and consume numerous stories based on how they feel and what they like. Global OTT dominates our pastime these days. Netflix, the world’s largest OTT platform, has 220 million paid subscribers. One noticeable fact is that more than 60% of paid subscribers of Netflix in 2022 watched at least one Korean content, which proves the prowess of Korean products. Netflix released this year’s lineup, and there are a whopping 28 pieces from Korea, starting with its original series, “The Glory.” Netflix seems to be invested in Korean content after gaining 1 trillion ...

VOL.57 / 2023.04

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Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2023

Info Titles Selected for the Overseas Publication Grants 2023 2023.07.03 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) provides publication grants to promote the export of Korean publications. The grants offer partial financial aid to foreign publishing companies that have published or intend to publish Korean content based on copyright agreements.For this year’s grants, we selected a total of 42 titles from 32 publishing companies across 17 countries, and they are as follows: Parajsa jote English title | Your ParadiseAuthor | Lim Jae-HeeApplicant | OMBRA GVG Publishing HouseCountry (published language) | Albania (Albanian) Consegue ouvir meu coração? English title | Can You Hear My Mind?Author | Cho ArahApplicant | Editora CaixoteCountry (published language) | Brazil (Portuguese) El libro de las chicas English title | Tim...

VOL.60 / 2023.07

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The Future of Korean Novels: Gen-MZ Writers

Topic The Future of Korean Novels: Gen-MZ Writers 2023.02.20 There is a new wind blowing into Korean literature. With the emergence of new media, we hear that literature will soon face its demise every time. However, even in the era of YouTube and Netflix, Korean literature still keeps its blood young with the inflow of new writers. At the center of the new flow stands the so-called Gen-MZ (Millennials + Gen Z) writers, born in the 1980s and 1990s. Gen MZ writers, such as Choi Eun-Yung, Chung Se-Rang, Jang Ryu-Jin, Park Sang-Young, Kim Cho-Yeop, and Cheon Seon-Ran, are highlighted as the future of Korean literature. As the new year 2023 loomed, many publishers released a list of books to be published, which includes Gen-MZ writers' names. Writer Choi Eun-Yung, Park Sang-Young, and Chung Se-Rang (ⓒMunhakdongne Publishing Group)...

VOL.55 / 2023.02

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Korean and Japanese Publishers Join Hands

Export Case Korean and Japanese Publishers Join Hands The Joy of Working Together 2022.12.05 Jinbocho, located in Tokyo, Japan, is famous for being the center of bookstores. About 130 old bookstores are lined up, and bookstores – both big franchises and independents – can be easily found in every alley. Old bookstores on the first floor set out a little table in front of them every morning to display books, and the alleys are soon crowded with people looking to buy books. This place has many publishing houses as well. People say Jinbocho has become famous as a hub for bookstores because there have been many educational institutions in the area since the 1600s. In addition, many prominent universities still exist in this region. As such, Jinbocho is a town of 100-year-old bookstores and publishing houses.I myself am writing books, running a bookstore, and working as a book broker in this town where writers, producers, and readers all naturally gather aroun...

VOL.53 / 2022.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Munhakdongne

Korean Publishers Munhakdongne A Publisher that Makes Books for a Better World 2023.10.04 People say that “10 years changes rivers and mountains.” In other words, 10 years is a long enough time for even rivers and mountains to change. There is a publishing company that has been constantly changing for 30 years, a period during which the river and mountains could have changed three times, and has established itself as one of Korea’s leading publishers. Munhakdongne, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, does not simply stop at publishing quality books, but continues to expand infinitely into the world of books by organizing book reading challenges to read good books with readers, creating platforms to promote quality books more widely, and making spaces to read good books in comfort. However, Munhakdongne’s pride and love for books remain the same as in the beginning. Munhakdongne, which started as a literary publisher and now ...

VOL.63 / 2023.10

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2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF)

Topic 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) Theme - 긋닛:斷續 punctuation 2021.08.02 The 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) is set open at S-Factory in Seongsu-dong for 5 days from September 8th to 12th under the theme of “긋닛:斷續 punctuation.” This year’s fair will have its role as “market” complemented, which was assessed to be lacking in last year’s fair when it was open online for the first time due to the pandemic. In addition, reflecting the readers’ demands for an offline meeting, this year’s fair will be more compact though smaller in size compared to last year. 긋닛:斷續 punctuationThe theme of the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair “긋닛” read as “gutnit” is an old Korean word meaning close to the state of “intermittent,” pausing and continuing repeatedly. It also has the meaning of comma (,) and full stop (.).Topic of 2021 SIBFAt this juncture, the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair approaches. While...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Anonbooks

Korean Publishers Anonbooks A Publisher that Makes Books to Enrich Quiet, Peaceful Time 2023.05.02 People say that literature is the window to a beautiful world. Literature has been portraying human life, evolving anywhere where there’s language. Some literature has been developing vibrantly with its own distinct color. And there’s a new publishing house that specializes in such literature. It is Anonbooks, established in 2021. Since its establishment, Anonbooks has been focusing on publishing fiction and non-fiction, concentrating on producing modern Korean literature, involving authors from all careers, be they professional or newly debuted. Following is an interview with Anonbooks, a 2-year-old publisher that hopes to give readers a quiet, peaceful time with their tranquil literature. Logo of Anonbooks It’s an honor to have you on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Anonbooks to our international readers,...

VOL.58 / 2023.05

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Wisdom House, Inc

Korean Publishers Wisdom House, Inc Dreaming of Becoming the Most Reader-centric Publisher 2023.01.02 One publisher is running with its dream of becoming a big and reader-centric general publishing house. Wisdom House is the publisher that recently reshaped itself through brand renewal to get closer to its readers. The publisher pays close attention to readers’ tastes and interests and sometimes talks to its readers. Wisdom House prints books and has expanded its realm to web comics and novels. The company is already recognized as one of Korea’s most influential publishers, but it never ceases to publish books on diverse themes, strives to be near its readers, and tries new things. Today, we met Wisdom House and heard its stories. Logo of Wisdom House It’s an honor to have you here on K-Book Trends. Please introduce Wisdom House to our subscribers. The general publisher Wis...

VOL.54 / 2023.01

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

3rd Week, June 2021

3rd Week, June 2021 Bestseller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2021.07.05 One book topped the bestseller lists of four major online bookstores in Korea in the third week of June 2021. It is Cho Kuk’s Time, written by Cho Kuk, former Senior Secretary to the President for Civil Affairs. It includes outspoken stories about political affairs he experienced during his term in office. It seems that readers’ curiosity towards the candid feelings of Cho Kuk surrounding several disputes has been the driving factor for its rising popularity. Other books about politics and society joined the bestsellers’ list as well. For example, Illusion of Correction is a book written by “The Guy Who Reads Youtube,” one of the major Youtube channels that introduced Jordan Peterson, the famous writer of Beyond Order, to Korea. It has been gaining great sympathy from male readers in their 20s with stories about the era where the real and fake are mixed up in chaos.Non-fic...

VOL.36 / 2021.07

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Introducing Korean Sci-Fi!

Introducing Korean Sci-Fi! 2021.03.08 Beginning of Sci-Fi in Korea To pick the genre that the public has actively consumed in Korea for the past several years, it would be "Science Fiction." However, considering the massive fandom and cultural influence of Sci-Fi in other countries such as the United States, it has not been long since the public in Korea has highlighted the genre. This is why some people think that the Sci-Fi syndrome in Korea is a sudden phenomenon. However, Korea's Sci-Fi genre has been shaped to become what it is today from about 100 years ago, creating the foundation for today's Sci-Fi to be at the center of people's attention. Then, learning the history of Korean Sci-Fi will be a good way to understand it better and get a clearer glimpse of its future outlook. The beginning of Sci-Fi in Korea goes back to 1907. The first Sci-Fi work recorded in history isserialized in the journal Taegukhakbo- a journal for Koreans studying in Japan, wh...

VOL.32 / 2021.03

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