In the week that Han Kang becomes the first Korean Nobel Prize laureate in literature, a new rights guide for Korean literature arrives.
South Korea’s Webtoon To Release Tactile Digital Comics
Two Webtoon digital comics series are being produced and released free of charge in Dot Inc’s ‘Dot Pad’ technology for sight-impaired readers.
KOCCA’s Frankfurt Stand: Seven K-Comics Companies
The collective stand from South Korea’s KOCCA will present seven K-comics companies at Frankfurter Buchmesse this month. Sponsored.
Rights Roundup: On the Road to Frankfurt 2024
Our Roundup lists rights deals on titles from South Korea, France, Frankfurt Guest of Honor Italy, Norway, Germany, and the UK.
Rights Roundup: Last Break Before the Autumn Season
This summertime Rights Roundup highlights titles from Finland, the United States, Quebec, South Korea, and a 1947 classic from Norway.
South Korea-Owned Webtoon Launches Its Nasdaq IPO
Comics platform Webtoon, with US headquarters in Los Angeles, rings the bell at the Nasdaq, raising US$315 valuation on its opening day.
South Korea’s Webtoon in Partnership With Thales’ ‘InFlyt Experience’
Naver’s Seoul-based Webtoon sees its new partnership with Thales’ onboard in-flight business as a way to introduce its work to more in the US market.
Taipei Book Exhibition 2024: Professional Programming
Again this year, Taipei International Book Exhibition both produces programming and hosts more from Frankfurt, for publishing pros.
South Korea’s Webtoon Adds Aethon Adaptations
The Seoul-based Webtoon expands its relationship with Aethon Books in a deal to adapt 14 books into online serial comics.
Mozambique, South Korea, Canada: PublisHer Names Board Members
PublisHer has announced that Lisa Lyons Johnston, Sandra Tamele, and Beatrice Yong-in Lin have joined its board with the new year.