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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...

VOL.94 / 2026.05

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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...

VOL.93 / 2026.04

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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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The Third Chapter of the Korea Picture Book Award: The New Landscape of Korean Picture Books

Knowledge The Third Chapter of the Korea Picture Book Award:The New Landscape of Korean Picture Books 2025.12.01 The Introduction of the “Korea Picture Book Award” and the Winners in 2025 The “Korea Picture Book Award,” jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), marks its 3rd year since its launch in 2023. This year, a total of 9 titles were selected: 2 Grand Prize winners (one each in Fiction and Nonfiction), 6 Special Prize winners (2 Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Awards and 4 President of the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea Awards), and 1 Rookie of the Year Award recipient. Eligible works were picture books created, published, and distributed in Korea between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The total prize amount was KRW 112 million - KRW 85 million awarded to authors, and KRW 3 million granted to each publisher of the winni...

VOL.89 / 2025.12

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A World Carried by the Yangtze River: Shanghai

Special Project [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ⑩] A World Carried by the Yangtze River: Shanghai 2025.10.02 Shanghai has always been a paradoxical space in Chinese history. What is now the city of Shanghai was once Shanghai County (上海縣), under Jiangsu Province (江?省), functioning as an administrative town and regional market-port, though it was no match for Suzhou (?州市) or Hangzhou (杭州市). Everything changed in 1842, after the First Opium War and the signing of the Treaty of Nanjing, when Shanghai was designated as a treaty port. European powers established concessions, exercising administrative and policing authority and enjoying extraterritorial rights. From China’s perspective, it was hardly different from colonial subjugation.Yet Shanghai rapidly developed alongside the influx of foreign powers. Rival empires competed to exhibit their strength, and individuals carved out their own spheres through we...

VOL.87 / 2025.10

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Berlin: A Multicultural City that Loves Outsiders

Special Project [New Ways of Walking Through Cities ③] Berlin: A Multicultural City that Loves Outsiders 2025.03.10 Berlin was a city divided into East and West by the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. For Koreans, it is also a place they feel an emotional connection to as they share the same history of division. In 1989, the Berlin Wall finally collapsed and Germany was reunified; now, the East Side Gallery stands in its place as a memorial. Stretching a whopping 1,316 meters long, it is the world’s largest open-air gallery - 108 artists from 21 countries drew 105 paintings on the wall in 1990 with messages of peace, unity, and opposition to war. Once a symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall has now become a symbol of hope and freedom, a new Berlin landmark and a must-see tourist attraction that has touched and inspired many people.Berlin is a city that draws young travelers from al...

VOL.80 / 2025.03

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A New Horizon for Korean Picture Book Culture

Knowledge A New Horizon for Korean Picture Book Culture Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Suncheon Picture Book Library 2025.01.06 Outside view of Suncheon Picture Book Library The Suncheon Picture Book Library, which opened in 2014, celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. As the only specialized center in Korea that regularly hosts exhibitions of picture book illustrations, it has been playing an important role in bringing the art of children’s book illustration closer to readers by holding various programs related to picture books, not to mention hosting exhibitions of original works by major Korean and foreign picture book authors. The library also collects original works by picture book authors as part of collecting and passing on books to future generations. It currently owns 213 original works, including The Story of Mount Baekdu (Borim) by Ryu Je-Soo.In April last y...

VOL.78 / 2025.01

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Agency List

Agency List Agency List 2026.07 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts • Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA • Han-gyul GoE-mail : a...

VOL.96 / 2026.07

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Agency List

Agency List Agency List 2026.06 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts • Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA • Han-gyul GoE-mail : a...

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Agency List

Agency List Agency List 2026.05 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation ...

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