By Honorary Reporter George Barker from U.K.
Photos = George Barker

This year's London Book Fair took place from March 11-13 at Olympia London.

The London Book Fair, a major event in global publishing, was held from March 11-13 at Olympia London, attracting thousands of authors, publishers and book enthusiasts from around the world. Publishers from Korea, Germany, France, Greece and Italy showcased their latest offerings at the expo.

Korean publishers made their presence felt at Grand Hall 6D. BookGoodCome displayed an impressive collection of children's illustrated books like "Sticky Sticky" by Lee Seung-beom, a heartwarming story about mysterious yellow water appearing in a forest, puzzling its animal inhabitants. The engaging narrative keeps young readers anticipating each turn of the page.

Another title was "Please Pick Up the Ball" by Chayada. This humorous and emotionally resonant picture book follows a rabbit whose ball goes over a fence and rolls down the road. Unable to retrieve it, the rabbit seeks help from passersby ranging from an elderly turtle to soldiers and even a rhinoceros, creating an entertaining tale.

Korean publishers showcase their books at this year's London Book Fair.

Darakwon, launched in 1977 and specializing in language learning materials, presented innovative educational resources. Its six-volume Vitamin Korean for TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) series has vibrant designs and comprehensive content, plus its systematic learning structure with subject-based units and activities makes it accessible to learners of all nationalities.

Another Darakwon title at the fair was "50 Folktales for Learners of Korean," which combines language learning with traditional storytelling. Offering stories like "The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon" with vivid illustrations, the collection offers insights into Korean history while facilitating language practice, with QR codes for audio versions of the stories.

The fair also provided networking opportunities to international authors and publishers. As Korean culture keeps gaining popularity worldwide, this year's London Book Fair saw a strong presence by Korean publishing.

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