“상반기 국내 판매 도서 10권 중 1권은 소설”…외국 소설·국내 소설·고전 등 다양

During the first half of the year, one out of every ten books sold domestically was a novel. This trend highlights the significant popularity of the novel genre in the Korean market. The sales included a diverse range of novels, encompassing both foreign and domestic authors, as well as classic literature. This broad appeal indicates a healthy and varied reading public.

The popularity of novels reflects current reading trends and literary tastes within South Korea.