Population
51,709,098
Official language
Korean
Currency
KRW ₩ - South Korean Won
Capital
Seoul
Time Zone
UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Dialling Code
+82
Area (sq. miles)
38,750
GDP
$2.436 trillion (PPP)
10% for both books and eBooks
Yes
Extensive statistics available in the Japan Book Publishers Association’s Introduction to Publishing in Japan below, and the Publishers Association’s Book Market Statistics available to members on website.
Seoul International Book Fair is held over 5 days in June.
The Daesan Foundation provides grants for the translation, research and publication of Korean literary works.
Contact: daesan@daesan.or.kr
The Literature Translation Institute of Korea selects and funds translations of a wide range of Korean works.
Useful Contacts
Tel: +82 (0)2 3702 0601
Email: Trade.Korea@fco.gov.uk; DIT.Korea@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +82 (0)2 3210 5500
Kyobo is the largest book chain in South Korea.
Yes 24 is an online retailer.
Aladdin is an online retailer.
Interpark is an online retailer.
