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#K-Book #Economy KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2025.09.04 The Hidden Economics of Convenience Stores 1. Publication Details Title \| The Hidden Economics of Convenience Stores Author \| Goyangi Dabang (Cat Caf?); Jeong Yeonsook Publisher \| Bear Books Inc. Publication Date \| 2023-06-30 ISBN \| 9791158364113 No. of pages \| 120 Dimensions \| 165220 2. Book Intro* The Hidden Economics of Convenience Stores is an educational book designed to be easy and engaging and aims to introduce young readers to the economic concepts hidden within the familiar setting of a convenience store. The story revolves around Baeknyangi, a white cat with a profound love of convenience stores. Whether it’s just to gaze at the salmon roll cake that he longs to buy or to complete a school assignment, Baeknyangi has made it a habit to stop by the convenience store every day. His frequent visits led him to discover the concept of “mobile gift cards” which allow people to buy things without the use of money. Baeknyangi also uncovers the secrets behind the strategic way products are displayed on the shelves and learns why the same products sold at large supermarkets are priced differently at the convenience store. By immersing himself in the hidden economics of convenience stores, Baeknyangi not only learns about many important concepts including supply, demand, and production, but also gains an understanding of the way money works, the value of labor, and what it means to be a wise consumer. See more details The Transcendent Human Race 1. Publication Details Title \| The Transcendent Human Race Author \| Kim Sanggyoo Publisher \| Woongjin ThinkBig Co., Ltd. Publication Date \| 2023-06-07 ISBN \| 9788901272801 No. of pages \| 380 Dimensions \| 152225 2. Book Intro* Artificial intelligence, chatGPT, quantum computing, brain-computer interface,… 2023 will be remembered as the first year when advanced technology reached the tipping point! Exploring the future of the “transcendent human race,” which is pioneering its own evolution for the first time in world history The race surrounding technologies such as artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and mixed reality could not be more heated. These technologies are now beyond the industrial revolution and are nearly evolving the physicality and mentality of humans. Bioengineering and nanotechnology have enhanced functions of the body and IoT technology and robots increase the activity range of our bodies. Humans have now started to use artificial intelligence for the expansion of their own mental capacity. The brain-computer interface and the metaverse will transcend physical limitations and space to revolutionize the way we interact. What kind of future awaits us, the human race endeavoring to overcome all barriers through such technology? The answer is in The Transcendent Human Race written by cognitive science professor Kim Sanggyoon who introduced the metaverse fever to Korea with his bestseller, Metaverse. The book begins with the simple question, “Is there any job that artificial intelligence will not be replacing?” but the answer encompasses evolutionary biology, anthropology, philosophy, and science in presenting a vivid view of the future. The author does not miss a beat going through the meaning of human existence, emotion and desire, social structure, economy, labor, education, and religion, and kindly guides the reader through how we are to welcome this wave of change. This book will allow readers to contemplate the future which they have not experienced and prepare for it in the now. See more details Only 100 Won? 1. Publication Details Title \| Only 100 Won? Author \| Im Yunmi; Yang Mijin Publisher \| Kidari Publishing Publication Date \| 2020-07-20 ISBN \| 9791157853229 No. of pages \| 152 Dimensions \| 180225 2. Book Intro* Dong is a 100 won coin minted in 1990. Somebody dropped the coin by mistake, leaving Dong stuck in a gap between steps for months until a street cleaner finds him. “Dong’s journey” as a coin rebegins. A long time ago, Dong was enough to buy 10 packets of instant noodles, but now, 100 won can’t even buy a single ice cream. During his journey, Dong witnesses all kinds of emotions that people experience because of money. Some people value 100 won coins, while others disrespect them. Also, there were those who wasted money to enjoy extravagances, failing to understand the true value of money. Through this journey, Dong gets to learn the most sincere and happiest way to spend money. See more details Children’s economic book from an alien of a far away star 1. Publication Details Title \| Children’s economic book from an alien of a far away star Author \| Seo Jiwon Publisher \| DARAKWON, INC. Publication Date \| 2020-02-10 ISBN \| 9788927747482 No. of pages \| 168 Dimensions \| 160225 2. Book Intro* In this day and age, everyone wants to become rich, but not everyone knows how to get rich. If you want to become a millionaire, one must have an extensive knowledge of money and the economy. Though we learn what economics is all about at school, there is no specific lesson given on how to properly manage and use money. This book allows children to learn more about economic concepts and responsible consumption, so that they will be able to aspire to become rich even as adults. The contents of this book are as listed below: 1. An economic beginner’s book that covers information ranging from the concept of money to savings & investment, as well as founding start-ups 2. “The Most Powerful Economic Spies from Outer Space” teaches fun and easy-to-understand economic concepts through the story of a financially irresponsible family 3. Review economics from elementary level “Social Studies” textbooks by learning economic concepts, developing good economic habits, and reviewing economic facts 4. The special appendices contains an organized vocabulary list as well as an allowance entry book See more details Trend Korea 2020 1. Publication Details Title \| Trend Korea 2020 Author \| Kim Nando Publisher \| Miraebook Publication Date \| 2019-10-24 ISBN \| 9788959896127 No. of pages \| 448 Dimensions \| 152225 2. Book Intro* This book is Korea’s leading trend forecast book. It has been published every year since 2009 and is written by the experts in the Consumer Trend Analysis Center of Seoul National University. The book look back at the prominent trends in Korean society during 2019, and look at the trends that will lead 2020. The three most important axes of consumer trends for 2020 identified in Trend Korea 2020 are segmentation, double-sidedness, and growth. This means that to make a breakthrough in the current market situation, which is becoming increasingly difficult every day, you must segment consumers and identify hidden desires in each segments. See more details Escaping Recession 1. Publication Details Title \| I Escaping Recession Author \| Park Sangjun Publisher \| SIGONGSA Co., Ltd. Publication Date \| 2019-08-16 ISBN \| 9788952738851 No. of pages \| 292 Dimensions \| 152223 2. Book Intro* To compete with Japan, one must know Japan “It is misleading to say that recession is coming to Korea. Korea is already in the midst of a recession.” Park Sang-jun, a professor at one of Japan’s highest ranking universities, Waseda University Explores solutions for surviving a recession through Japan’s economy and also shows readers the unknown side of the Japan shock In July and August of 2019, the Abe administration announced an export trade control order removing South Korea from its “white list,” which shocked and dismayed Korea’s economy. The Korean government and companies hurriedly tried to find ways to deal with the situation. Japan was able to move forward with such extreme trade policies because they have confidence in their economy. Unlike the Korean economy which faces a serious youth unemployment rate, Japan has reached a full employment rate. Seoul’s central business area is filled with “for rent” signs everywhere whereas Tokyo’s vacancy rate is a mere 1%. Although there may be setbacks from the Korea-Japan trade war, Japan is confident that their economy will be able to stand it out until they attain their goal. In Escaping Recession, Professor Park Sang-jun of Waseda University who has lived in Japan for 20 years, witnessing the country’s economic boom and recession says, “Now is the time to be cool-headed.” We must thoroughly strategize and look for hints in Japan who has escaped recession a step ahead of us. How was Samsung and LG able to overtake global conglomerates and how did Japan rise out of the ashes of a twenty-year long recession? What should Korea learn from Japan’s experience? The book endeavors to find solutions to various problems hindering the Korean economy, in Japan. ☞ How is Japan able to make radical trade provocations? ☞ How did Japan win in the China-Japan rare-earth elements dispute? ☞ How did Sony and Hitachi, once pushed back by Samsung and LG, revive themselves? ☞ What lessons can Korea learn from Abenomics? ☞ Will the population decline solve the youth unemployment rate? ☞ Should income-led growth policies continue? ☞ Will the stronghold of Gangnam real estate price trends continue? See more details Grade 1 Series: Create a Plan for an Allowance! 1. Publication Details Title \| Grade 1 Series: Create a Plan for an Allowance! Author \| An Sinae; SunJae Shin Publisher \| A thousand hope Publication Date \| 2019-04-30 ISBN \| 9791190077026 No. of pages \| 40 Dimensions \| 210245 2. Book Intro* * What Does It Take You to Get an Allowance? A Sense of Responsibility! ** Giving allowances to first graders may not be the most reliable thing to do. They have difficulty packing things for school, so it is doubtful whether they can manage their allowances. Donggyu is not any different. At first, he badgers his parents for an allowance just like other children do. However, it doesn’t quite work. Thanks to his friends’ advice and support, Donggyu starts to make a better plan. This book teaches parents that even first graders need allowances and illustrates what kind of conversation or promise should be made when discussing allowance with them. Children will identify with Dongyu and realize that they should feel a responsibility to manage their money wisely. * What Is As Important As Getting Money? How to Spend It Well! ** Everyone makes a mistake. If you lose your money too often, you should keep it safely in your wallet. If you splurge your money snacking, you should make a weekly or monthly money management plan and try to stick to it. Problems can happen at any time; what matters is how to rectify them. This book gives children daily examples that may happen when they fail to manage their allowance wisely. The section, “How to Become the Master of Allowance Management” specifies how to correct children’s mistakes and guide them into planning how to spend their allowance more wisely. * The Importance of Childhood Friendship ** First grade is the age when children take their first steps in the school system. Often, first graders tend to be more motivated by their friends, who they share their feelings and experiences with, than the piece of advice of their parents. This book talks about first graders’ worries and friendship and provides warm comfort to them. See more details How Marketers Travel 1. Publication Details Title \| How Marketers Travel Author \| Seol Dongju; Kim Sukhyun Publisher \| Bookstone Publication Date \| 2019-01-15 ISBN \| 9791187289500 No. of pages \| 264 Dimensions \| 152215 2. Book Intro* This book is a record of a marketer’s observations of European marts, and a guide to how to discover consumption trends and investment opportunities through observation. Chapter 1 introduces how to identify consumption trend in term of consumption, psychology and branding. Chapter 2 covers consumption flow and investment opportunities found in European marts and supermarkets, and chapter 3 explores branding strategies of European food brands and hidden opportunities. Based on the observation of European marts in respect of food and drink, consumers, employees, equipment, payment methods, services and advertisements, the author discusses consumption trends and investment opportunities. The book also introduces foods and brands that get ahead of others in term of packaging and design, fair trade, PB, convenience, organic and sustainability. Further, the book teaches you how to find good investment opportunities by looking at consumption trend. Reading trend makes it possible to predict which companies will grow. In other words, a marketer who is looking for good investment always have an eye out for changes in brand value. The book also gives an opportunity to learn about European brands as well. Europe is the birthplace of the brand concept, and there are a number of brand cities in Europe that a marketer must visit. The author introduces how to manage long-standing brands, how to create and grow new ones, and how to increase the value of the entire brand through sales or acquisitions. The author also unravels European cities from an investor’s perspective. A sense of investment is the competence to produce high performance from comparatively small capital, time, and effort. Unlike the United States and China, Europe is made up of small countries, lacks a huge domestic market and is not abundant in labor, underground resources or capital. This is why low-cost, high-efficiency creative branding strategies are preferred over blockbuster branding with huge capital. This book gives readers a firsthand experience of various marketing cases, thereby helping to discover the value of the business and giving a sense of how to interpret differently even after seeing the same things as others. It is a reliable guide for marketers and new business planners, as well as those who want to know about European companies and brands. See more details Can You Lend Me Some Money? 1. Publication Details Title \| Can You Lend Me Some Money? Author \| Lee heeeun; Je Sungeun Publisher \| GAEAMNAMU Publication Date \| 2018-10-10 ISBN \| 9788968304859 No. of pages \| 120 Dimensions \| 175235 2. Book Intro* Sanha and Jeonghu are best friends. One day, Jung-hu asks to borrow money from Sanha. Sanha lends Jeonghu the money reluctantly after hearing about his sad circumstances. But if Jeonghu can’t pay the money back on time, Sanha decides to keep the item that Jeonghu treasures most. However, Jeonghu can’t pay her back on the day that he promised. Sanha pressures him. Jeonghu becomes sulky and grouchy because Sanha doesn’t understand his circumstances: he can’t pay her back because he really doesn’t have any money. The relationship between Sanha and Jeonghu has been complicated by financial matters. Will they start to grow apart? The main character, Sanha, lends money to Jung-hu with the intention of helping a friend out of a difficult situation. However, as adults do, they exchange written vows and set an interest rate, and Sanha starts to get greedy. The greed grows bigger and threatens the friendship between her and Jeonghu. The author densely depicts the changing psychology of Sanha and Jeonghu over time. Through the processes of amplifying faith in a friend, betrayal by greed, and greed leading to resentment and anger, how awful is this situation in which money dominates humanity. Luckily, the two friends reconcile and work together through the homework given by the teacher, “find 100 things you can’t buy with money,” eventually recovering their childlike innocence. This book hopes to teach children the value of money and true friendship. See more details A Cookie Store that Accepts Only 100 Won Coins 1. Publication Details Title \| I A Cookie Store that Accepts Only 100 Won Coins Author \| Choi Mihae; Borin Publisher \| Wisdom House, Inc Publication Date \| 2018-07-20 ISBN \| 9788962479461 No. of pages \| 40 Dimensions \| 229300 2. Book Intro* When children get to be 2 to 3 years old, communication becomes possible and they can go on small errands. You can give them pocket money and they can put coins into a piggy bank by themselves. This is when you can start their first economic lessons. It’s also when they develop a sense of ownership and can clearly say what belongs to them - “That’s mine!” - or demand and pester their parents - “Buy me this!” Making them realize that they can’t buy everything they want is also an economic lesson. Professionals say that it’s best to start economic lessons when children start to understand the concept of numbers between the ages of four and five. This is when cognitive development starts in earnest so children can understand you if you explain money to them. Also, they can distinguish types of money. Taking them to various shops, frequently showing them economic activity and making them bankbooks also helps. Getting used to economic activities through pretend play or picture books before actually using money is also a good method. This book is an economic picture book explaining monetary concepts to 4- and 5-year-old children and older. The fun story and pictures tell them that they need money to buy things and they need to work in order to earn money. Also, how to count coins and intervals of 100 are explained to help children learn their numbers. It also explains that five 100 won coins are the same as one 500 won coin, and ten 100 won coins, two 500 won coins, and one 1000 won note are all equal. See more details Advanced Reading Korean for Academic Purposes 1. Publication Details Title \| Advanced Reading Korean for Academic Purposes Author \| Sun Young Oh Publisher \| SOTONG Publication Date \| 2014-06-30 ISBN \| 9788993454857 No. of pages \| 224 Dimensions \| 188257 2. Book Intro* This book is for both academic and business Korean learners. It aims to help foreign learners who want to study various majors at university to improve their basic understanding of the Korean economy and management. This book shows learners the examples of Korean companies and Korean society to improve their work skills for business purposes. See more details The Social Studies Story of Zigzag Kingdom 1. Publication Details Title \| The Social Studies Story of Zigzag Kingdom Author \| Jeong Wooyeol; Seo Hyegyeong Publisher \| Pulbit Media Publishing Co Publication Date \| 2013-03-21 ISBN \| 9788988135761 No. of pages \| 172 Dimensions \| 170225 2. Book Intro* Edutelling Series Book 2. This book explains social studies to elementary school students in a fun storybook way, with a particular focus on the economy. It explains many core contents, such as opportunity cost, earned income, business income, property income and monopoly in an interesting manner. The author, who has written various social studies books for elementary school students, uses storytelling to help children understand important economic concepts. Each chapter also contains a variety of questions a child might have about the economy. The flow of economics is storytelling, and the subject questions are taught in the voice of a teacher, taking everyday examples in detail. Children who read this book will be able to easily understand the concept and economic cycles through a single book. King Beard, the main character of The Social Studies Story of Zigzag Kingdom, goes to prison for violating the election law and becomes penniless. With the help of his faithful dog, Sebastian, King Beard comes up with the capital for a business and opens a noodle restaurant (the three factors of production). After his restaurant becomes popular for its delicious broth, King Beard builds a factory to mass produce zigzag noodles by borrowing money from a bank (what financial institutions do). King Beard tries to increase the price of noodles when the business is good, but it’s not easy (pricing decision). More and more people want zigzag noodles, and the company is busy, but miser King Beard doesn’t think about hiring more employees. He states that the boss is king and workers are subordinates (laborer’s right). The union managers and employees who established the union back down when crisis hits the company, and gather their strength to save it (import and export). The company thrives again, but King Beard is in trouble for not paying taxes (duty of taxation). See more details #Economy #K-Book Platform #KPIPA