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From Publishing Nexus to Cultural Hub.

The article discusses how Paju Book City has evolved from a publisher-led industrial complex into a comprehensive cultural hub situated near the DMZ, integrating book production, artistic creation, architecture, ecology, and education. Topics include the symbolic significance of the DMZ;the transfor...

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Published in:Koreana Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 12 - 18
Main Author: Jang Dong-seok
Format: Article
Published: Korea Foundation Winter2025
Subjects:
Book industry
Cultural industries
Artistic creation
Business expansion
Korean Demilitarized Zone (Korea)
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article discusses how Paju Book City has evolved from a publisher-led industrial complex into a comprehensive cultural hub situated near the DMZ, integrating book production, artistic creation, architecture, ecology, and education. Topics include the symbolic significance of the DMZ;the transformation of Korea's publishing industry;and the expansion of Paju Book City into a global cultural and educational center.