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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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The Present and Future of Korean Non-Fiction Publishing

Knowledge The Present and Future of Korean Non-Fiction Publishing 2026.05 Non-fiction has long played a pivotal role in the publishing market as both a knowledge infrastructure and a forum for public discourse, yet its status has recently begun to falter. Although the number of new titles published remains steady on the surface, the decline in actual sales volume and market share indicates that the non-fiction market is weakening from within. This phenomenon is difficult to explain solely by a decrease in the reading population or a shift away from traditional media. Rather, it should be viewed as a structural inflection point occurring in the process of fundamentally reorganizing the systems of knowledge production, distribution, and consumption due to accelerated digital transformation (DX). Ultimately, the stagnation of non-fiction symbolizes a paradigm shift in the publishin...

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Why People Seeking Advice from ChatGPT Still Turn Their Backs on "One-Click Books"

Topic Why People Seeking Advice from ChatGPT Still Turn Their Backs on "One-Click Books" 2026.04 AI Publications Denied for Legal Deposit The legal deposit system in Korea is a mandatory system where all books issued an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) must be submitted to the National Library of Korea and the National Assembly Library. The purpose of this system is to preserve library materials as national literature for future generations and to support parliamentary activities. The libraries receive two copies from the publisher and provide compensation for the cost of one copy. However, an investigation by the Hankook Ilbo revealed that last year, for the first time since their opening, both the National Library of Korea and the National Assembly Library refused the legal deposit of AI-generated publications. In particular, it caused a significa...

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Empowering Your Life with AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Daily Utilization Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project Empowering Your Life with AI:A Comprehensive Guide to Daily UtilizationSelected by Critics Across Generations 2026.04 In the April issue's Special Project, critics from each generation introduced one notable book related to AI. With the theme of “A Guide to AI Utilization”, this issue features books covering investigative reports on the relationship between AI and humans, the attitudes we should adopt in the AI era, practical methods for using artificial intelligence, and the literary world facing the age of AI. The 20s Perspective – Lee Sollim, Cultural Critic “Because being friendly does not require precision” My Friendly AI We live in an era where the ability to use AI effectively has become a skill in itself. However, I have yet to grow accus...

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TWO WOMEN LIVING TOGETHER by Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana

Export Case TWO WOMEN LIVING TOGETHER by Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana 2026.04 I am the proud American editor of TWO WOMEN LIVING TOGETHER, thebestselling Korean memoir by Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana—two single women in their late thirties, who’ve chosen to buy a home and live togetheras non-romantic life partners. In the United States, the term "roommates" tends to have a very particular connotation, often conjuring young twenty-something-year-olds who are forced to live in close quarters out of thrift, and who may or not become close friends, though they rarely reach the familial intimacy of domestic partners. Typicallythe arrangement is seen as a temporary one, until each roommate reaches the financial freedom to live alone, or to start a household with their romantic partners. But Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana have fundamentally unsettled this Western convention, as two friends who ...

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Transcription: The Rising Star of the K-Education and Parenting Market

Knowledge Transcription: The Rising Star of the K-Education and Parenting Market 2026.04 Why Transcription is Returning to the Forefront of Education Transcription books have consistently expanded their readership within the Korean publishing market. While they once primarily served adult readers seeking self-improvement or emotional healing, recent years have seen a distinct shift: transcription books are now merging with child education to form a prominent new trend. Parents no longer view transcription as mere copying. Instead, they embrace it as a profound method of reading—one that involves slowly digesting high-quality sentences, tracing them by hand, and anchoring those thoughts within oneself. By shifting away from the fast-reading habits where content is quickly consumed and forgotten, transcription has gained new educational significance as a practice of deep focus, f...

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Not just comfort and empathy, but anxiety and fear: Pay Attention to K-Horror

Topic Not just comfort and empathy, but anxiety and fear: Pay Attention to K-Horror 2026.03 Healing and Zombies In the Bag For the past few years, the mainstream of Korean genre literature has undeniably been "healing." Healing fantasy, set in familiar spaces such as convenience stores, bookstores, and antique shops, offered solace to Korean readers weary of individualism. Messages like "You are not alone in your struggles" and "We are looking toward the light together" were sweet and comforting. However, where there is bright light, there are also deep shadows. No matter how much we comfort one another, we remain beings who must ultimately compete alone in a cold, harsh reality. To make matters worse, the pandemic that struck like a tidal wave...

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Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations

Special Project Non-fiction on Emotions Selected by Critics Across Generations 2026.03 For the March issue Special Project, we feature a total of four non-fiction books on emotions, with one title selected by a critic representing each of the four generations. The theme of this issue focuses on emotional exploration, introducing a curated selection of books that delve into seclusion and isolation, the journey toward self-identity, the process of reaching adulthood, and various narratives regarding the human body. The 20s Perspective – Sollim Lee, Cultural Critic “Faint, Yet Not Gone: Existential Presence” Faint Existences Emotions harden when left untended. Left unexplained ...

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On the Japanese Publication of Even a Corpse Is Fine - Just Stay by My Side: The Psychology of Evil and Loneliness

Export Case On the Japanese Publication of Even a Corpse Is Fine - "Just Stay by My Side: The Psychology of Evil and Loneliness" 2026.03 My first encounter with this book happened during an exchange event with Korean publishers. When I reviewed the content, I immediately realized that it was a powerful work of nonfiction: a deep and unflinching examination of criminal psychology, written from the perspective of a professional profiler who had worked directly on real investigation scenes. This combination of universality and firsthand insight drew me in at once. In Japan, each time a brutal crime makes headlines, public discourse quickly turns to the question: "Why did this happen?" Yet the psychological factors underlying such acts are rarely explored in depth. In that context, a book in which a field expert carefully unpacks the "psycholog...

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