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Books Loved Across Generations: Korean Steady Sellers

Knowledge Books Loved Across Generations: Korean Steady Sellers 2025.04.07 Bestseller lists reflect the issues of the times and the interests of readers. You can get a glimpse into readers’ thoughts and interests by looking at why a book gained traction. On the other hand, steady sellers are not only reflective of the times, like bestsellers, but they have the power to transcend time. A steady seller refers to a book that goes beyond just being a trend, and has a long-lasting lifespan through the power of its story. There are many books that become overnight bestsellers simply because they are written by popular authors with a fandom, or because they are endorsed by influencers. However, steady sellers are the ones that stay with readers across time. These books have stood the test of time and are more than just a fad; they resonate with readers and deliver a deeper message about life. They are not just books published a long time ago, but books still bein...

VOL.81 / 2025.04

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Korean Folk Tales and Picture Books: Spreading Korean Culture into the World

Special Project [English Books in Korea ③] Korean Folk Tales and Picture Books:Spreading Korean Culture into the World Introduction of Korean folk tales and picture books published in English 2024.08.05 Since its founding in 1963, “Hollym,” the English-language brand of “Hollym Corp., Publishers,” has been publishing and exporting English-language books introducing Korean culture to the world with the catchphrase, “Books on Korea to the World.” In 1977, it established a local subsidiary, “Hollym International Corp.” in New Jersey in the US, and has set up overseas distributors around the world to accelerate book exports.From the late 1900s to the early 2000s, not many people knew where Korea was located, or even if it existed at all. It was a difficult time for people to make a living, so the domestic publishing industry could not be developed systematically; it was rare for Korean books to be exported and translated and published i...

VOL.73 / 2024.08

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ③ Philosophical and Religious Publications

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ③ Philosophical and Religious Publications 2020.04.06 Religion was the origin of publishing in both the East and the West. The common ground of 42-line Gutenberg Bible (1455) which is regarded as the beginning of modern publication and Jikji: Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests’ Zen Teachings (1377), the world’s first Buddhist scripture made with movable metal types which predate the Bible, is that they are both religious books. It is possible to say that philosophical and religious publications are from the same source in that they both talk about the ongoing struggles of humanity – what is a human being and how should one live.According to the statistics of the Korean Publishers Association, the number of titles published in Korea was 2,291 for philosophical books, while it was 2,958 for religious books in 2019. In terms of philosophical books, an average of 1,000 copies (1,232 copies...

VOL.21 / 2020.04

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Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ① Literature publication

Current status of each field in the Korean publishing market ① Literature publication 2020.02.03 Interesting stories from the past will always attract people’s minds; literature was the beginning and the flower of publication in every country. The poems, novels, essays, and plays written in Korean by Korean authors that sublimate their identity, emotions, and critical minds are an irreplaceable pillar of Korean culture. In particular, while undergoing turbulent modern history including the Japanese colonization, the Korean War, military dictatorship, industrialization, democratization, globalization, and informatization, Koreans would reflect the wounds in gemlike poems, novels, and essays, and share them in the form of a book. While not neglecting the pains of the time and standing against unjust authority, literature also played a role as an encourager that gave courage and hope to readers. Korean publication is also a resemblance of literature;...

VOL.19 / 2020.02

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Korean Books Published by Haru Publisher Indonesia

Export Case Korean Books Published by Haru Publisher Indonesia 2023.03.13 Twelve years ago, there were only a few translated Korean books in Indonesia. Most of them were literature books and project books (Project books are usually published with the budget from the author/institution (sometimes it's 50:50 with the publishers, depending on the agreement). It's not only textbooks/study books, but every book needed by the organization and they reach out to the publisher asking to publish their books.) from certain institutions, for example, collections of poetry or collections of literary studies. So Haru Publisher, which was founded in 2011, saw this as an opportunity, besides that the editors had a great interest in Korean culture.Our first book, So, I Married an Antifan (Terrace Books), was published in 2012. A few months before this book was published, we started promoting it on social media. We partnered up with communities to promote thi...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

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Brain Engineer Jeong Jae-Seung Seeks Innovative Disciplinary Convergence

Special Project [Korean Scholars ⑤] Brain Engineer Jeong Jae-Seung Seeks Innovative Disciplinary Convergence The rise of an ingenious scientist, who contributed to promoting a science-friendly environment through constant interaction with the public 2022.05.02 A world increasingly driven by Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has arrived much earlier than expected. A.I., something usually depicted in science fiction movies and novels, has begun to take shape in many parts of our lives. In step with the trend, more researchers are studying the human brain and approaches to mutual prosperity with A.I. Amid such shift is a man facilitating the transition. He is Jeong Jae-Seung, a brain engineer, who has been explaining scientific concepts in a plain, but intriguing way to the public through many TV shows and books, helping people overcome their fear of science and build a wealth of knowledge. The ingenious engineer applies his large store of knowledge to various a...

VOL.46 / 2022.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN AUTHORS]

Doctor Jeong Jae-Seung

Korean Authors Doctor Jeong Jae-Seung The Happiest Moment? When I Meet My Readers! 2023.06.05 There is a person who ceaselessly breaks down the barrier of science, which seems so high. It is doctor Jeong Jae-Seung, who is devoted to the “scientification of the public” by teaching science to the public in an easy way through books, going beyond his personal study in his major. He explains brain science, his major, as “a study that understands the mind of you and others.” Maybe that’s why his books become steady sellers in the science category, seizing the hearts of readers. Doctor Jeong has been meeting the public through various activities such as appearing on TV shows and lectures, adding to books. Recently, he has been expanding his world by cooperating with experts from various fields, crossing academic boundaries. Following is an interview with Doctor Jeong Jae-Seung, who spreads the intellectual joy of learning science and grows with his readers. ...

VOL.59 / 2023.06

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2019 Korean Novels that fascinated foreign readers

2019 Korean Novels that fascinated foreign readers 2020.02.03 What Korean novels were a hot topic in the overseas publication market last year? Here we introduce the Korean novels that lit up the overseas publication market in 2019, from steady sellers beloved by foreign readers to works of newly emerging writers. I’m Waiting For You, The Prophet of Mundanity Three English-translated novels of writer Kim Bo-Young, one of the representative SF writers in Korea were sold to Harper Collins Publishers last June, the biggest publication group in the US. The three books were: I’m Waiting For You (Miracle Books), a story about the fond love of a couple with contradicting time and space, The Prophet of Mundanity (Arzak), a story of a prophet and his disciple, and a sequel to I’m Waiting For You which is also set for publication in Korea. They will be published during the first half of 2021.Making her debut in 2004, the increa...

VOL.19 / 2020.02

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Great places to meet South Korean books

Great places to meet South Korean books Platforms for Korean books 2019.10.07 The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has been managing an online platform since December 2018 through which users outside South Korea can search for Korean published content and use the information. Called 'K-Book', this platform has selected books determined to be well suited for global readers and provides detailed information on those books in English. When it first went online in December last year, it offered 1,147 book entries, and the number has been growing since. www.k-book.or.kr When 'K-Book' first went online in December last year, it offered 1,147 book entries, and the number has been growing since. To maintain sustainable expansion of the K-Book platform, referencing other countries' methods in providing information on publishing content may prove to be fruitful. Countries like the United Kingdom, Fr...

VOL.16 / 2019.10

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