How Much Stock of My Book Is Available in the Market?... Korea Publishers Association Provides Shipment Information to Authors

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The Korea Publishing Culture Association announced on the 22nd that it will provide book shipment information to authors following the provision of book sales information.

According to the Association, the Book Sales Information Sharing Center's Steering Committee held a meeting on the 18th and decided on this matter.

Shipment information shows that books are shipped from warehouses and sent to bookstores through distributors, which is different from sales information that shows books sold at bookstores. However, shipment information is considered preliminary data for sales information and is expected to contribute to the original purpose of the book sales information sharing system by showing the distribution status of books.

The Association is currently developing and testing an API linked with major book logistics companies such as Nalgae Logistics, Munhwa Distribution Books, and Korea Publishing Logistics, and plans to provide the service to publishers and authors who wish to receive shipment information starting April 1.

Currently, the number of participating publishers in the book sales information sharing system has increased to 798 companies, soon approaching 800. To ensure fair and transparent management of the system, the Association operates the Book Sales Information Sharing Center Steering Committee, composed of various members including writers' organizations, publishing groups, legal professionals, and media representatives.

Chairman Bugilman of the Steering Committee stated, “By being able to provide shipment information following book sales information, publishers and authors can view the distribution and sales of books more transparently,” adding, “We hope this will help strengthen mutual trust.”

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