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Picture Books: South Korea’s 2026 Korea Picture Book Awards honored Kim Ji-won and Jeon Mi-hwa with the two grand prizes, among nine selected titles from 506 entries. Book Fairs: Sharjah International Book Fair opened with 1.7 million titles, while its publishers conference explored ways to grow the industry. Young Readers: Auckland Writers Festival named Chloe Gong, Joseph Coelho, A.F. Steadman and Aki Fukuoka for its 2027 schools programme. In India, a National Book Trust report maps Gen Z reading habits, and silent reading groups are drawing readers back to books. Publishing Business: South Korean publishers are pressing for book tax credits, arguing books should be recognized as a source of K-content. Manga Market: Japan’s manga market brought in ¥527.3 billion from digital sales as print revenue fell 14%, highlighting the format’s continuing shift online.

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Nov. 3, 2026

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Korea must navigate US-China AI rivalry with strategic clarity: experts

The Korea Times |

Owner: Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family info about owner

The Korea Times

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Owned By	Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family through Dongwha Enterprise
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.koreatimes.co.kr
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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Korean literature brings autumn glow to Shanghai

The Korea Times |

Owner: Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family info about owner

The Korea Times

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Owned By	Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family through Dongwha Enterprise
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.koreatimes.co.kr
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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Korea certifies its 1st official braille teachers century after invention

The Korea Times |

Owner: Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family info about owner

The Korea Times

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Owned By	Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family through Dongwha Enterprise
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.koreatimes.co.kr
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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Samvat 2083 stock picks! Adani Power, Coal India, 8 others to add in your portfolio this festive season

The Economic Times |

Owner: Sahu Jain Family info about owner

Economic Times

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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China

Global Times |

Owner: Chinese Government info about owner

Global Times

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Owned By	Chinese Government through Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party & People's Daily Press
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.globaltimes.cn/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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Viral 'text hip' trend boosts bookstore sales, brings literature to food aisles

The Korea Times |

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The Korea Times

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Owned By	Myung-Ho Seung & Seung Family through Dongwha Enterprise
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.koreatimes.co.kr
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
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Moonji Publishing CEO Named Publisher of the Year in Korea

Seoul Economic Daily |

Owner: Seoul Economic Daily Co Ltd info about owner

Seoul Economic Daily

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Owned By	Seoul Economic Daily Co Ltd (Son Dong-young CEO)
Year Founded	1960
Website	en.sedaily.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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Luxurique launches AI-powered platform for Japan travel experiences

TTG Asia |

Owner: Sino Splendid Holdings Ltd info about owner

TTG Asia

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Owned By	Sino Splendid Holdings Ltd (Yu Dazhi Executive Director)
Year Founded	1974
Website	https://www.ttgasia.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	China

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