{
  "id": 17737090,
  "title": "dbBOOKS warehouse sale brings English-language readers together",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/dbbooks-warehouse-sale-brings-english-language-readers-together-17737090",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20261102/dbbooks-warehouse-sale-brings-english-language-readers-together"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every six months, a vast basement warehouse in Seoul's Seongsu-dong district opens its doors to avid readers seeking more than the typical bookstore encounter. Inside, English-language books are displayed at discounted prices, and visitors are encouraged not only to browse and purchase, but also to swap books and connect with like-minded bibliophiles. The Welcome to Our Warehouse (WOW) Family Sale, a biannual event organized by English-language book distributor dbBOOKS, is set to return this Saturday and Sunday. Attendees can expect a familiar mix of warehouse deals and community activities. This year's lineup features a book talk with acclaimed Korean author You-jeong Jeong, whose novel \"Bonobo\" has recently been published in English. Additionally, a book swap will be held. For dbBOOKS, the sale has evolved into more than simply clearing out inventory. The company functions as a wholesaler, importer, distributor, and retailer, supplying books to prominent Korean online and physical retailers. Their catalog encompasses popular fiction, children's books, encyclopedias, and nonfiction. With approximately 35 employees, dbBOOKS maintains this unique gathering of English-language book enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Twice a year, a cavernous basement warehouse in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong opens its doors to bibliophiles looking for something beyond the usual bookstore experience. Its shelves are packed with English-language books at discount prices, and visitors are invited not only to browse and buy, but also to exchange books and meet fellow readers. The Welcome to Our Warehouse (WOW) Family Sale, organized by…",
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  "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."
}