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Development and Transformation of Korean Young Adult Fiction

Topic Development and Transformation of Korean Young Adult Fiction 2024.06.03 “Young Adult (YA)” is a keyword that can’t be left out when discussing Korean literature in recent years. In fact, “recent” might not be the right word. It was in 2021 when the first article on the topic of “young adult fiction” appeared in K-Book Trends, and Sohn Won-Pyung’s Almond (Darjeeling), which was mentioned as a work that led the young adult market at that time, was published in 2017. However, the term “young adult” appears in the submission guidelines of new fiction contests, in the names and intentions of newly conceived novel series, and in the introductions of young adult SF or fantasy novels. As such, young adult fiction is expanding and changing at a remarkably rapid pace. This growth can be attributed to the steady improvement of Korean young adult fiction, the changes in general fiction, and readers’ enthusiasm for new genres. So, where did Korean young...

VOL.71 / 2024.06

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#Star

#K-Book #Star KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2024.07.01 ON STAR-KNITTING 1. Publication Details Title | ON STAR-KNITTINGAuthor | Lee YeongdoPublisher | Minumsa PublishingPublication Date | 2020-10-22ISBN | 9791158887254No. of pages | 288Dimensions | 149 * 222 2. Book Intro A great alien civilization visits Earth from the outer space. They call themselves “Pan-galactic Cultural Exchange Committee” and match the planet Earth with another civilization called Witan. In the title piece of this short story collection On Star-knitting, Witanians seek help from Earthians: they need to find someone who can read and make constellations. Since they don’t have astrology in their culture, they start to work with an Earthian astrologist who calls himself a star-knitter. A Witanian astronaut and the Earthian star-knitter navigate the galaxies to find the right stars to ...

VOL.72 / 2024.07

[TREND / KNOWLEDGE]

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ⑦ Publication of practical books for home 2020.08.03 There is a wide variety of practical books that provide tips for diverse fields necessary in our daily life. So, this part divides the section into two: practical books for making homes and living a good social life. The former type mainly includes areas important at home such as raising children, cooking, keeping fit, and hobbies, while the latter type includes language books and traveling guides that are needed in living a social life. Books that feature tips for maintaining a good social relationship and those for expanding financial property can belong to the latter part as economics and business administration books. Today, we would like to first touch upon the publication of practical books for home. The number of titles in the field of family & living is decreasing, but other fields are seeing a rising number of publica...

VOL.25 / 2020.08

[TREND / TOPIC]

Korean Picture Books Today

Topic Korean Picture Books Today Closing the 2023 Korea Picture Book Award 2024.01.02 In November 2023, the winners of the first Korea Picture Book Award, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), were announced. Eight titles and publishers were honored in the grand prize, special prize, and rookie prize categories for fiction and nonfiction. Considering the size of the prize and the diverse range of winning titles, it was a good start for a new award system. The “picture book” genre is not yet fully established in the Korean publishing industry. For example, in large bookstores, “picture books” are placed in a subcategory of the pre-school category. However, the fact that we were able to clearly recognize “picture books” as a single artistic genre and reach a consensus in the screening process to organize an “award for picture books” is thanks to the strong growth of th...

VOL.66 / 2024.01

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Yellowpig

Korean Publishers Yellowpig Picture books are good friends for children 2024.05.07 What was the first book that you ever read in your life? You might not be able to remember its title, writer, and story, but you will know one thing for sure - the book you eagerly followed with your eyes in your parents’ arms was a picture book. For children, picture books are not just the first books they encounter in their lives, but also good friends they will keep for the rest of their lives. Through picture books, they meet, interact with, and grow with the wider world. The world of picture books has been expanding in depth and breadth, not only for children that communicate through pictures, but also for people of all ages. Yellowpig is a publisher specializing in picture books that transcend age, language, and culture - making them a good friend for everyone. Following is an interview with Yellowpig, a publisher constantly growing while publishing picture books that ...

VOL.70 / 2024.05

[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

K-Fantasy

Special Project K-Fantasy We Invite You to a Special Universe that No One's Ever Dreamed of 2021.09.06 "If I had magic..." Everybody must have imagined becoming a magician as a child. We make so many unrealistic things possible thanks to the imagination. We fly through the sky, and we walk under the sea. Korean fantasy began to flourish when computers and the Internet began to be distributed across the country in the mid-1990s. As novels serialized on online platforms that only provided writing and reading services gained more popularity and proved their commercial values, the publication of fantasy novels started to occur in earnest. Fandoms emerged as fantasy books were distributed to local book lenders in massive amounts. The spread of smartphones and tablets in 2010 led to the full development of fantasy novels and web-novels. Fantasy as a genre has been steadily gathering fanatics, expanding its universe and combining with other genres such as martial arts fan...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

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Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do

Book Trip Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do A city of daily leisure 2021.08.02 Dangjin-si, or Dangjin City, located in the northernmost cove area of Chungcheongnam-do, got its name from the region’s history of a harbor city that used to be the gateway to Tang during the Silla Dynasty. It neighbors Asan and Seosan of Chungcheongnam-do to the East and West respectively. As it faces Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do Province, to the North, it is the first region people reach when they ride down the Seohaean Expressway out of the province. The vast ocean spreads out to the South, and you can have a good time on the foreshore by renting gear at local stores. Waegok Village is the only place in Korea where you can enjoy sunrise, sunset, and moonrise at one spot, making it the perfect place to relish leisurely time. As such, Dangjin-si has recently become a rising star on the west coast, offering various things to see and enjoy. Every part of Dangjin-si is full of ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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K-Clothes Culture

K-Clothes Culture Beautiful Traditional Attire, Hanbok, Embodies the Spirit and Soul of the Korean People 2021.02.08 The world is taking a greater interest in “Hanbok,” the traditional attire of Korea, along with Korean content going viral across the world. Top K-pop groups BTS, Black Pink, and ITZY have uploaded music videos and choreography videos on YouTube wearing traditional and reinterpreted Hanbok, which focused their global fans’ attention on the attire. Also, the promotional video “Feel the Rhythm of Korea: SEOUL” made by the Korea Tourism Organization featured a mixture of Western and Eastern touches while fully reflecting the unique joy and traditions of Korea. While receiving comments that the attempt was so “hip,” the Dokebbi (goblin) costume people wore in the video naturally drew people’s attention. The reaction of foreigners who saw Korea’s traditional outfits through OTT programs is strong as well. For example, Korea’s traditional...

VOL.31 / 2021.02

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Tabi Books

Korean Publishers Tabi Books Delicious Books that Satisfy Your Curiosity about Food with Culinary Delights 2021.10.05 Food is one of the areas that is receiving much attention in various media today. Stories of food, which is an inescapable topic for all, are fun. They are mystically charming, too, as it opens up a new world that inspires curiosity. The name of the publisher “Tabi” comes from an agricultural tool. Since food began in agriculture, it has become the publisher’s name because it makes humanitarian books on food. Starting with the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010, publisher Tabi Books has been publishing books about food covering various and broadly relevant topics, telling stories about food that we must know or enjoy. Here’s a tasty interview with publisher Tabi Books. Logo of publisher Tabi Books Please introduce Tabi Books to overseas publishers. Publishing the first book, The Empire of Taste, in 2010...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

Regarding Starknitting

Regarding Starknitting 2020.12.07 One day, a spaceship from outer space equipped with highly advanced science technologies appeared on Earth. The aliens suggested humans on Earth have cultural exchange with the “Wetans,” beings from another outer space civilization, to help the Earth’s civilization spread into the universe. The Earthlings and the Wetans, both in their infancy stage in the universe, continue having multiple exchanges in preparation for the space era... “Starknitting,“ the lifeline skill for Wetans to survive in the universe. “Meet an earthling. They have an astrology specialist that studies reinterpreted astrology in quite a modern style. He calls himself, the ‘Star-knitter’.“ Humorous storyline, Unpredictable twist. Will their journey into space flow as smooth as water? “May your life ...

VOL.29 / 2020.12

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