Round Table
Changes in the Korean Publishing Paradigm in Response to Social and Media Environment Shifts

In recent years, the publishing industry in South Korea has been undergoing significant changes in response to shifts in the social and media landscape. During this process, the ecosystem and structure of the Korean publishing sector, which has garnered significant attention in international markets, have been evolving. We aim to explore these changes through the stories of professionals in the publishing industry. Additionally, we will discuss how technological advancements are being applied and expanded within the publishing field, as well as new approaches to copyright protection and infringement. Through this week's roundtable discussion, we hope to address the challenges faced by the publishing industry in the digital age and explore new possibilities. 




＃ROUND TABLE 1
The recent transformation of Korean book market: the rise of transmedia storytelling and intellectual property in publishing industries.

ㅣSpeaker: Kang Jaeho (Professor, Department of Communication, Seoul National University), Lee Hakjun (Researcher of Korean Publishers Research Institute of Korean Publishers Association)

- Date/Time : October 29 (Sun) 11:15 - 12:15
- Location : Expo Centre Sharjah



＃ROUND TABLE 2
Expansion of technologies in the publishing industries.

ㅣSpeaker: Song Minwoo (CEO of English Egg), Park Jonghwa (Director of KYUNGMOONSA CO., LTD) 

- Date/Time : October 29 (Sun) 12:30 - 13:30
　　　　　　  October 29 (Sun) 15:00 - 16:00
- Location : Expo Centre Sharjah



＃ROUND TABLE 3
Taking a new approach to copyright infringement response in textbook publishing in Korea.

ㅣSpeaker: Park Jonghwa (Director of KYUNGMOONSA CO., LTD), Song Minwoo (CEO of English Egg) 

- Date/Time : October 29 (Sun) 16:30 - 17:30
- Location : Expo Centre Sharjah