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Record 69 Korean titles showcased at Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Korea showcases 69 books at Bologna Children's Book Fair, its largest showing ever.

2025-03-31

Korean Cultural Center library in New York wins iF Design Award for blending tradition with modernity

The library at the New York Korea Center has been named a recipient of the iF Design Award 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday.

2025-03-20

Japanese translator of Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins Yomiuri Prize for Literature

Japanese poet and translator of Han Kang's "We Do Not Part" (2021), Saito Mariko, received the Yomiuri Prize for Literature, announced the Literature Translation Institute of Korea on Thursday.

2025-03-14

Gimpo named Korea’s 2025 City of Books

Gimpo will be officially designated as Korea’s 2025 City of Books during a ceremony in the city on Wednesday, presided over by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

2025-03-12

Korean books aim to be the world’s next cup of tea at London Book Fair

The Culture Ministry announced on Monday that it will set up a booth at the upcoming London Book Fair to promote the export of local books.

2025-03-10

From custom covers to K-pop clubs, Gen Z is making reading cool again

Korean Gen Z embraces reading's popularity through trends like 'text hip,' boosting book sales significantly.

2025-03-08

New release: Scientist offers solutions to world's food system in 'How to Feed the World'

From the New York Times best-selling author of "How the World Really Works" comes a scientist’s exploration of how we can successfully feed a growing population without killing the planet.

2025-03-07

New release: Haymitch Abernathy's story revealed in 'Hunger Games' prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping'

The fifth book in the global juggernaut "Hunger Games" series, "Sunrise on the Reaping" follows the 50th annual Hunger Games as fear grips the districts of Panem.

2025-03-07

New release: Korean monk shares simple yet profound approach in 'What Is Happiness?'

The winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, venerable Buddhist monk Pomnyun Sunim shows us how to combat day-to-day anxiety, insecurity, anger and discouragement.

2025-03-07

New release: Lady Maximilian finds herself and courage in 'Under the Oak Tree'

A New York Times bestseller, this is the updated and official translation of the viral Korean romance fantasy web novel.

2025-03-07