Introduction to the Asia Book Awards Ceremony

On November 7, 2024, the prestigious Asia Book Awards ceremony took place at the headquarters of Changbi Publishing House in Seoul, Korea. This notable event attracted esteemed publishing representatives from across the region, including Japan, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, as well as many esteemed publishers from Korea. The gathering showcased the unity and diversity of the Asian literary community.

Acknowledging Remarkable Works

This year, four remarkable works were honored with the Asia Book Awards.

1. The Servants and Beef by Kang Myeong Kwan (Korea)
2. Great Figures in the History of Asia edited by Kang Sang-jung and a group of authors (Japan)
3. The Birth of Monster Parents by Hyun Soo Kim (Korea)
4. Essence of Language by researchers Mutsumi Imai & Kimi Akita (Japan)