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Why are overseas buyers ordering just one copy of 100,000 different Korean books?

Foreign companies have approached Kyobo, Yes24 and others seeking one copy of each title, raising concerns among Korean publishers and booksellers that the firms intend to use them to train AI.

2026.10.15

Read between the loaves: Classic literature sees new heyday at convenience stores, pop-ups

GS25’s Minumsa book-cover buns and collectible bookmarks are driving resale frenzy, pop-up queues and a surge in classic book sales among younger readers.

2026.9.9

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Chinese writer who dismissed Korean novels loses master's over plagiarized thesis

Renmin University revoked Jiang Fangzhou’s degree after a review of her 2019 submission found that she had failed to properly cite sources.

2026.7.14

2026 World Library and Information Congress to spotlight Korea's archives, culture

The annual World Library and Information Congress brings together librarians, information professionals, scholars and policymakers to discuss information access, exchange ideas and explore the future of libraries.

2026.7.9

Closed banner is seen at Onul Books in central Seoul on July 8.

Bookstore founded by Nobel laureate Han Kang closes its doors after eight years

Onul Books said that it has yet to decide when or where to reopen.

2026.7.8

Too popular for its own good? Seoul International Book Fair struggles to fit everyone in.

As the Seoul International Book Fair draws bigger crowds, small presses are being squeezed by limited booth space, higher costs and opaque selection rules.

2026.6.12

A bookstore in central Seoul on May 10. [YONHAP]

Korean literature to take center stage in Paris at event marking 140 years of ties

Korea will showcase a wide range of its literature in Paris next week, from classics to contemporary genres, such as science fiction and "healing" fiction, organizers said Friday, as the two countries mark 140 years of diplomatic relations.

2026.5.29

Chinese and Korean female science fiction writers speak during the Seoul International Book Fair held in southern Seoul in June 2025. [SEOUL INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR]

Seoul International Book Fair 2026 to explore humanity's future in the age of AI

The Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), the country’s largest literary festival, will return to Coex in southern Seoul next month — this time with a question hanging over every page: How should humans move forward in the era of AI?

2026.5.26

People walk along the Bosu-dong Book Street in Jung District, Busan, on May 6. [WOO JI-WON]

Busan's colorful backstreets embody the port city's rich history, culture and flavors

Busan offers unique alleyways featuring character-packed backstreets like Bosu-dong Book Street, Culture Alley, Dakbatgol's Wish Stairs and Yang Gopchang Alley, showcasing the city's vibrant history and diverse culinary scene.

2026.5.22

New head of the Korean Publishers Association Kim Tae-heon, far left, speaks during a press conference held in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 13. [WOO JI-WON]

New Korean Publishers Association head discusses AI's impact, argues for 'fair compensation' for works

The new head of the Korean Publishers Association is focusing on what he calls “AI readers,” artificial intelligence systems that read books and interact with their content, as the industry adapts to the rise of AI.

2026.5.13