In 2023, around * new books were published in South Korea. This represents a decrease from the previous year. The largest share of newly published books were educational, including school textbooks, foreign language learning, and books related to examination or certification exams.
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Korean Publishers Association. (April 28, 2025). Number of new books published in South Korea from 2016 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1372359/south-korea-amount-of-new-books-published/
Korean Publishers Association. "Number of new books published in South Korea from 2016 to 2023." Chart. April 28, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1372359/south-korea-amount-of-new-books-published/
Korean Publishers Association. (2025). Number of new books published in South Korea from 2016 to 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/1372359/south-korea-amount-of-new-books-published/
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Korean Publishers Association, Number of new books published in South Korea from 2016 to 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1372359/south-korea-amount-of-new-books-published/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Number of new books published in South Korea from 2016 to 2023 [Graph], Korean Publishers Association, April 28, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1372359/south-korea-amount-of-new-books-published/