4 out of 10 translated books in Korea were Japanese last year: report
In 2020 and 2021, Japanese works translated into Korean from also took up about 40 percent of the total number of translated works.
BTS book takes US bookstores by storm
The English version of a book about K-pop sensation BTS tops New York Times bestseller list for hardcover nonfiction.
Covid-19 turned Nepalis into bookworms, say traders
Book imports had passed the billion-rupee milestone in the last fiscal year, according to the central bank.
‘Life of Pi’ author Yann Martel says fiction yields deeper understanding of society
His upcoming novel 'Son of Nobody' retells the story of the Trojan War in the voice of a commoner.
New history book focused on unification released in China
Review of the Qing rule offers key pointers for current policymaking, experts say.
Chinese stories connect with the world
Famous author sees a bright future for Chinese young adult literature.
Bookstore Gunung Agung to close up shop this year after 70 years
The company was unable to overcome the operating losses it had endured since 2013, which was exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
BTS to publish autobiography in July
The book, titled “Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS”, is penned by journalist Kang Myeong-seok and the seven members of the K-pop jugganaut.
Tokyo bookstore starts 24-hour operations
Nocturnal customers were seen popping into the store after staff had locked the doors at 7 p.m. on a recent night.
Small but strong: Indie bookstores embrace individuality, diversity and community
The third annual Jeju Book Fair kicked off with independent publishers from across the country; over 8,000 people visited the two-day fair.