'Time of Joguk', 100,000 Copies Sold in One Day After Publication

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk's memoir, "The Time of Cho Kuk." (Photo by Hangilsa Facebook capture)

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghyun Choi] The memoir of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, "Cho Kuk's Time," sold 100,000 copies within one day of its official release.

Publisher Hangilsa announced on the 2nd via its official social media channels (SNS), "'Cho Kuk's Time' surpassed 100,000 copies sold within one day of its official release," and expressed gratitude to the readers who supported the book.

"Cho Kuk's Time" is currently ranked number one in online sales at major bookstores such as Yes24, Kyobo Bookstore, Interpark, and Aladin. According to Yes24's data, it was the only book to rank second among teenagers and ranked first across all age groups from their 20s to 60s.

Hangilsa introduced the book by saying, "'Cho Kuk's Time' contains the pain, truth, and unspoken thoughts of former Minister Cho Kuk throughout its pages."

The pre-sale of "Cho Kuk's Time" began at 4 p.m. on the 27th of last month, and it was officially published on the 31st. Supporters of former Minister Cho launched a massive purchasing spree, propelling the book to bestseller status in no time.

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