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The Frontline of K-Book Copyright Exports: Ten Years of the “Visiting Korean Book Fair”

Knowledge The Frontline of K-Book Copyright Exports:Ten Years of the “Visiting Korean Book Fair” 2025.11.03 The “Visiting Korean Book Fair (찾아가는 도서전)” is a project jointly hosted and organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) to reinforce the global competitiveness of Korean publishing content and promote the export of publications. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the “Visiting Korean Book Fair” has participated in book fairs around the world, supporting copyright consultations and publication contracts for Korean literature, and serving as a stepping stone for the ongoing globalization of K-Literature. This article reflects on the past ten years of the “Visiting Korean Book Fair” - its activities and the significance it has built over the decade. The Year 2025: Accelerating the advancement of Korean books into North Ame...

VOL.88 / 2025.11

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Export Support Projects of KPIPA in the First Half of 2025

Knowledge Export Support Projects of KPIPA in the First Half of 2025 K-Books Go Global! 2025.03.10 To promote the excellence of K-publishing content and various cultural exchanges, the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) has been actively supporting Korean books’ advancement into the global market. The biggest international book fair in the English-speaking world: the London Book Fair (participant)Objective: Organize the “Korea Rights Centre” to support Korean books’ advancement into the English-speaking markets, as well as copyright export consultations and promotionDate: March 11 (Tue.) ? March 13 (Thu.), 2025Venue: Olympia London, UK See you in Bologna in spring: the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (participant)Objective: Support Korean picture books to reach global children and organize an “Author...

VOL.80 / 2025.03

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KPIPA hosts the 2023 Visiting Korean Book Fair

Publishing Policy KPIPA hosts the 2023 Visiting Korean Book Fair 2023.03.13 Meet K-Book Content Outside Korea! - The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) hosts the 2023 Visiting Korean Book Fair KPIPA has been running the Visiting Book Fair with an aim to expand the export of K-Book content, reinforce global competitiveness and support its advancement into new overseas markets, taking a step forward from the current export market limited to certain languages. The Visiting Korean Book Fair primarily supports the export of Korean publishing content through online video conferences with new international market participants and local B2B book fairs. Host regions and schedule for 2023 Country(Region) Japan(Asia) France(Europe) Thailand(Southe...

VOL.56 / 2023.03

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K-Literature: The Winners of Major International Literary Awards in 2021

Publishing Policy K-Literature: The Winners of Major International Literary Awards in 2021 2022.02.14 We introduce to you some of the Korean literary works that won major international literary awards in 2021. United Kingdom, The CWA Dagger - Crime Fiction in TranslationThe Disaster Tourist (Minumsa Publishing) by Yoon Ko-EunAuthor Yoon Ko-Eun’s The Disaster Tourist won in the Crime Fiction in Translation category of the CWA, UK, for the first time in Asia.Join the bizarre adventure taking place at the center of a disaster and reconstruction zone. United States, Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Literary WorkYi Sang: Selected Works by Yi Sang Yi Sang: Selected Works by poet Yi Sang, a famous poet among Koreans, won the Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Literary Work, US.The book includes fresh and experimental works that ...

VOL.43 / 2022.02

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K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event

Publishing Policy K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event 2022.01.03 The K-Book Promotion and Exchange Event was held in 12 Cultural Centers and 2 Culture and Information Officers to spread the values of Korean books and boost public awareness. The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong ran a Korean booth at the “2021 Hong Kong Book Fair,” the biggest fair in Hong Kong, promoting outstanding Korean books and culture.Also, the Korean Cultural Center in Turkey screened the animation “The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly” and hosted a Meet & Greet session with writer Hwang Sun-Mi.The Korean Cultural Center in South Africa held a K-Book Book Fair inside the center.The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden opened an exhibition of picture books, illustrations, and videos, with the theme “Konst f?r Barn - Art as a form of children’s bo...

VOL.42 / 2022.01

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Literary Awards of Korea

Publishing Policy Literary Awards of Korea 2021.11.01 We introduce the major literary awards and award winners that will become sales points for exporting publication rights abroad. Adult Literature Awards: Today’s Writer AwardSince 1977, Today’s Writer Award has been providing a wider range of opportunities to younger writers as it is given to the debut publications of writers of Korean novels. ? Recent Award Winners: 2020. You-won by Baek On-Yu (Changbi Publishers) 2019. If We Cannot Move at the Speed of Light by Kim Cho-Yeop (EAST-ASIA Publishing Co.) and Juliana Tokyo by Han Jung-Hyun (swimmingkul) Daesan Literary AwardThe most significant Korean literary award is given to works of literature published within ...

VOL.40 / 2021.11

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Korea’s Literary Magazines

Publishing Policy Korea’s Literary Magazines 2021.10.05 Stories of “Present-Day” Korean Literature, Korea’s Literary Magazines.From literary magazines that have been discussing Korean literature for a long time to literary magazines starting new stories. Introducing literary magazines of Korea! Literary magazines with a long history that tell in-depth stories The wagon wheel of modern Korean literature, Modern LiteratureFirst published in 1955, the monthly Modern Literature, the oldest literary magazine in Korea, has introduced writers representing Korea’s literary world. The Cradle of True Literature of the People, Creation and CriticismFirst published in 1966, Creation and Criticism focuses on providing a wider and deeper range of literature together with notab...

VOL.39 / 2021.10

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The Translation Academy of the LTI

The Translation Academy of the LTI 2021.06.07 The Translation Academy of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea (LTI) was established to foster translation professionals in the next generation!Since its establishment in 2008, 1,100 students have graduated from the Translation Academy as of 2020!A vast majority of them are currently working in the field of Korean literature and cultural content. CoursesRegular Course - Provides lectures on Korean literature and culture, mainly through Korean literature translation classesSpecial Course - Offers a retraining opportunity for students to become translatorsTranslation Atelier - Provides an opportunity for new translators to obtain knowledge and gain experience to work as professional translatorsAdvanced Course in Cultural Contents Translation - Fosters professional translators of Korean cultural content (films, cartoons (web-...

VOL.35 / 2021.06

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2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York

Info 2025 Visiting Korean Book Fair in New York K-Books Go Global 2025.09.04 Korean publishing goes worldwide! Another Bold Leap Forward. The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) supports copyright and IP exports of K-Books at overseas B2B book fairs, discovering new markets and boosting global competitiveness. This time, it will be held in New York, the heart of publishing in the world! The Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming to New York to present the unique appeal of Korean books. Period: Sept. 4 (Thu.) - 5 (Fri.), 2025Venue: NYC Seminar & Conference Center Fifteen Korean publishers will participate in the fair, meeting with around 50 U.S. companies, including publishers, agencies, and IP firms, and showcasing more than 100 Korean books. Major programs① 1:1exportconsultations: Personalized meetings...

VOL.86 / 2025.09

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The 2025 K-Book Market in Taipei: Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming up!

Info The 2025 K-Book Market in Taipei:Visiting Korean Book Fair is coming up! The Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA) andK-books are coming to Taiwan 2025.07.07 KPIPA has been supporting the global advancement of Korean publishing content in various ways, such as: translation support for contents, participation in international book fairs, and establishment of an international publishing network.This July 2025, the K-Book Market in Taipei, hosted by KPIPA, is set to be held in Taipei, Taiwan. Period: July 9 (Wed.) - July 10 (Thu.), 2025Venue: Courtyard By Marriott Taipei Taiwan is one of the key markets for K-book exports! Taiwanese readers’ interest in Korean books continues to grow, and Taiwan is a country with a high level of cultural affinity.At this year’s K-Book Market in Taipei, we look forward to accelerating t...

VOL.84 / 2025.07

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