[Kyobo Bookstore Bestseller] 'Pachinko' No.1... Out of Print, Difficult to Purchase for a While

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] Lee Min-jin's Pachinko reached the top spot in the overall rankings as of the 13th, selling out and going out of print. Despite ongoing interest in the drama, there has been no news of a reprint, leaving readers disappointed. The book attracted wide-ranging attention not only from readers in their 20s but also from those aged 50 and above.

The Great Nation of the People entered the overall rankings at number 3 upon its release, continuing the public's interest in political issues. Books such as Advanced Loan Nation and The Unshakable Nation were published around the end of political terms, drawing readers' attention.

Jeong Bora's The Cursed Rabbit was nominated as a finalist for the Man Booker International Prize, sparking significant interest among domestic readers. This week, it rose 20 places to rank 11th overall. Since the initial nomination announcement, sales increased by 81.2 times, and the final nomination further boosted the sales momentum. Examining the sales distribution, interest was particularly high among female readers in their 30s and 40s, while among male readers, those in their 50s showed the highest engagement.

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