Which Korean novel became biggest overseas bestseller?

The Korean novel that sold the most copies in translation overseas last year was a quiet story about a neighborhood bookstore. The Turkish edition of Hwang Bo-reum's "Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop" sold more than 60,000 copies in 2025, making it the bestselling translated Korean novel overseas last year, according to the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. The Culture Ministry-affiliated organization said the Turkish-language edition, published in 2023, has sold more than 160,000 co

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the title of the bestselling Korean novel?

The title is 'Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop'.

How many copies of the Turkish edition were sold?

The Turkish edition sold more than 60,000 copies in 2025.

Who is the author of the novel?

The author is Hwang Bo-reum.

What organization reported these sales figures?

The Literature Translation Institute of Korea reported these figures.