neighborhood bookstores Archives

Neighborhood Bookstores Fade Away as Consumers Venture Online

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — As the number of neighborhood bookstores has halved in the past 18 years, some have pointed out that measures are needed to revitalize small and medium-sized bookstores. According to data submitted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to Rep. Han Sun-kyo of the Liberty Korea Party, the [...]

Neighborhood Bookstores Attract Readers with Unique Offerings

SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — With reading declining among South Korean adults, that a creative arrangement between neighborhood bookstores and Munhakdongne Publishing Group is yielding strong book sales should be encouraging news for book printers and sellers alike. An editor for Munhakdongne told Yonhap News yesterday, “Despite this being our first try, our stock [...]