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Mon, December 16, 2019 | 11:42

'Solely about me' theme dominates 2019 publishing market

"Solely about me" has been the overriding key word for the 2019 publishing market, with several essay collections with the theme selling the highest numbers of copies this year, according to the biggest bookstore chain.

2019-12-14 11:32

Scientist explains the unexplainable

Scientist explains the unexplainable

Some experts present the possibility of an economic crisis that could be equivalent to, or even worse than the fallout from the Asian financial crisis which began with the collapse of the Baht, the Thai currency, in 1997.

2019-12-12 19:52

'Fake News Battle' makes case for regulation

'Fake News Battle' makes case for regulation

Ha Jae-sik's “Fake News Battle” is a fresh update about fake news and its irreversible, devastating consequences on the community. The fallout of fake news goes far beyond what we can possibly imagine and what's worrisome is that the entire globe is grappling with the phenomenon, according to the author.

2019-12-06 13:52

US scholar brings Brazilian slum music to light

US scholar brings Brazilian slum music to light

Back in 1990, Paul Sneed, then an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia in the United States, went all the way down to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for an independent research project about drug trafficking and residents in the shanty district of Rocinha.

2019-12-05 16:41

'Unorthodox' English grammar book on sale

'Unorthodox' English grammar book on sale

An English grammar book exploring the subject in an unorthodox way has gone on sale in Korea. The title of the book itself stands out: “Counterattack on the Rules of Conventional English Grammar.”

2019-12-02 15:42

Swedish company hopes to trigger audiobook boom

Swedish company hopes to trigger audiobook boom

Storytel, a Swedish audiobook streaming service, kicked off its service in Korea Thursday amid a growing interest in audiobooks. Helena Gustafsson, head of global publishing at Storytel, said the Swedish streaming service will create business opportunities for local publishers which were hit hard by sluggish book sales.

2019-12-01 13:21

Remembering Hulbert's love for Korea

Remembering Hulbert's love for Korea

Although Homer B. Hulbert (1863-1949) is a household name in Korea, he's still underappreciated when considering everything he did for the country.

2019-11-29 11:01

[BOOK REVIEW] Dictators instill fear to stay in power

[BOOK REVIEW] Dictators instill fear to stay in power

Frank Dikotter's “How to Be a Dictator” charts the rise of eight dictators, including the founder of North Korea Kim Il-sung and Mao Zedong of China, examining the mobilization of resources that allowed them to remain in power for decades.

2019-11-22 10:19

Baby boomers back in spotlight

Baby boomers back in spotlight

TV Chosun's talent search show “Ms. Trot,” aired from February to June, deserves to be on top 10 lists of TV shows this year.It became an epic success for the cable channel as each new episode broke TV Chosun's previous viewership record, with its highest rating of 18.1 percent.

2019-11-19 16:30

Cosmetic rivalry: how underdog came to outperform champion

Cosmetic rivalry: how underdog came to outperform champion

The THAAD-driven crisis was a milestone event that reshaped the local skincare industry and created a new order featuring the rise of an underdog brand. Hong Seong-tae's new book “Growing Up” takes a deeper look at LG Household & Health Care after 2004 when Cha Suk-yong, also known as Suk Cha overseas, was called upon to serve as CEO with a mission to innovate the lackluster ...

2019-11-14 15:41

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