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Poet Kim Hye-soon wins German literary prize for 'Autobiography of Death'

Korean poet Kim Hye-soon has won Germany's prestigious International Literature Award for her poetry collection, "Autobiography of Death" (2016). Kim became the first Asian author to receive the honor.

2025-07-18

'I'm giving it everything': Actor-turned-publisher Park Jeong-min upends Seoul International Book Fair

Actor Park Jeong-min transitions from acting to publishing, successfully launching his company Muze, releasing bestsellers, and emphasizing personal growth through literature.

2025-07-18

Ryo: From 'rain-soaked little bird' to London Bagel Museum brand director

Ryo, brand director of the London Bagel Museum, reflects on personal growth and authenticity in her book 'Philosophy,' urging readers to embrace their true selves despite societal expectations.

2025-06-20

Classics, niche titles offer ever-reliable 'last resort' at Seoul International Book Fair

Despite the controversies leading up to this year’s Seoul International Book Fair, opening day on Wednesday was nothing short of robust, with plenty of titles and publishers to check out, including these ones!

2025-06-18

New Korean textbook focuses on workplace phrases, factory terms for migrants and students

A new Korean language textbook is bringing the factory floor into the classroom for migrant workers and international students.

2025-06-18

Korean publisher associations file class-action Google over extortionate commission rate

The Korean Publishers Association and the Korea Electronic Publishing Association have filed a lawsuit against Google in the United States, following a similar suit filed against Apple.

2025-06-10

Hallyu expert publishes book 'Next Korean Wave' to present future vision

Saebit Publishing, a leading Korean publisher, said Monday it has published a new book, "Next Korean Wave: The Future of Hallyu Shaped by Entertainment and Technology," by Samseog Ko, a leading expert in Korean content and IT policy.

2025-06-09

Actor Park Jeong-min shows love for books with auditory exhibition based on novel

“Wanju:Record:01,” an immersive auditory exhibition based on the novel "My First Summer, Wanju" by author Kim Keum-hee, is currently ongoing at LCDC Seoul in Seongsu-dong of Seongdong District, eastern Seoul.

2025-06-03

New book documents lives of North Koreans through frontier train stations

Kang Dong-wan, a political science professor at Dong-A University, released a new book documenting the lives of North Korean residents in areas near the northern border of the country.

2025-05-26

Cheon Seon-ran’s sci-fi novel 'A Thousand Blues' to get Hollywood adaptation

Cheon Seon-ran’s 2020 sci-fi novel "A Thousand Blues" is set to be adapted into a Hollywood film by Warner Bros. Pictures, publishing company Hubble said Saturday.

2025-05-11