{
  "id": 12527139,
  "title": "K-books push deeper into global market at Frankfurt Book Fair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/k-books-push-deeper-into-global-market-at-frankfurt-book-fair",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261007/k-books-push-deeper-into-global-market-at-frankfurt-book-fair"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean publishers are making significant strides in the global market during this year's Frankfurt Book Fair. The event, held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, features 15 Korean publishers who are actively seeking rights deals and exploring the potential of transforming book titles into global, multimedia intellectual properties. Representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency, have set up an export consultation area at the fair, running from Wednesday to Sunday.\n\nThe 120-square-meter space showcases publishers such as Munhakdongne, Pinkfong, Munpia, Mirae N, Book21, and Changbi, among others. These publishers specialize in various genres including literature, picture books, and web novels. They are actively connecting with foreign publishers and agencies to facilitate the distribution of their rights holders' works.\n\nIn addition to the publishers present, 103 titles from publishers unable to attend in person are on display. Professional agencies are available to handle consultations and follow-up discussions, with the aim of progressing promising talks towards completed contracts. A separate 30-square-meter booth focuses on 89 titles from 20 publishers and agencies that have been selected for K-Book Global 100. This new program supports translation and overseas marketing efforts based on individual market needs and language requirements.",
  "summary": "Korean publishers are expanding their reach at this week’s Frankfurt Book Fair, with 15 companies pitching rights deals and aiming to transform book titles into global, multimedia intellectual property. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency are operating an export consultation area at Frankfurt Book Fair from Wednesday through Sunday in…",
  "key_points": [
    "15 Korean publishers at Frankfurt Book Fair seeking global rights deals",
    "Munhakdongne, Pinkfong, and Book21 among publishers showcasing works",
    "K-Book Global 100 program supports translation and overseas marketing"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Korean publishers' increased presence at the Frankfurt Book Fair signals a strategic push to turn their literary and multimedia properties into global intellectual properties, expanding their reach beyond domestic borders.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "K-books push deeper into global market at Frankfurt Book Fair",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/k-books-push-deeper-into-global-market-at-frankfurt-book-fair-12530569",
        "published": "2026-10-07T03:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}