New York fair connects Korean publishers with American readers
A new push to bring Korean literature and webtoons into the U.S. mainstream is set to land in Manhattan this week. Hosted at the NYC Seminar & Conference Center on Wednesday and Thursday, the "Outreach New York Book Fair" directly connects Korean publishers with major U.S. buyers, paving the way for "K-books" to capture the lucrative North American market. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and…
The Korea Times reports that the Outreach New York Book Fair, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, will connect Korean publishers with American readers and publishers in Manhattan this week. The event aims to introduce Korean literature and webtoons to the U.S. mainstream market, with 15 Korean publishers, including Dasan Books, meeting with 40 U.S. publishing houses, agencies, and imprints.
Last year's New York leg generated 252 meetings worth over $7.5 million, and similar fairs in other countries have produced significant export results. This year, the fair will also visit Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, and Italy.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 1 other outlet
- New York fair connects Korean publishers with American readers koreatimes.co.kr
