Sejongmaru
Founded in 2023 in Sejong City, Sejong Maru is a regional publisher co-operated by active authors. We discover hidden local writers and share their unique voices. Recognized for our original planning, we continuously secure public support, revitalizing the regional publishing scene.
With firsthand writing experience, we truly understand creators' challenges. We focus on authentic, community-rooted storytelling and emerging authors' distinct voices, rather than standard bestseller formulas.
Our role goes beyond merely printing books. We collaborate intimately with creators from initial planning to final design. Post-publication, we actively host local book fairs and talks to connect authors and readers face-to-face.
Sejong Maru is a cradle of local knowledge content. We empower people to publish their stories, transforming rough pearls into literary gems and building strong cultural solidarity through the medium of books.
With firsthand writing experience, we truly understand creators' challenges. We focus on authentic, community-rooted storytelling and emerging authors' distinct voices, rather than standard bestseller formulas.
Our role goes beyond merely printing books. We collaborate intimately with creators from initial planning to final design. Post-publication, we actively host local book fairs and talks to connect authors and readers face-to-face.
Sejong Maru is a cradle of local knowledge content. We empower people to publish their stories, transforming rough pearls into literary gems and building strong cultural solidarity through the medium of books.
Business Description
Since inception, we have consistently secured major government grants, focusing on original content (IP) with high literary and commercial value. Validated by authoritative domestic institutions, we are now actively expanding into the global rights market.
1. Exceptional IP & Public Validation (2023-2025)
2023: Metaphore (KPIPA Excellent Publishing Content)
2024: Centrium (MCST Production Grant)
2025: Memory (SME Publishing Grant), Just Walkit (Literature Sharing Selection), I & Trimann, Jaemyung, Going to Alaska (ARKO Arts Support)
2. Crossover IPs & Global Market Entry (2026)
Crossover IP: Strata Dwellers (Korea Cartoonist Association Rec.) - Proven scalability for webtoons and comics.
Global Export: Centrium - Expanding business through the Taipei International Book Exhibition and New York Rights Fair.
Backed by robust editorial planning, we operate a sustainable publishing model. We actively drive IP sales, ensuring our compelling stories seamlessly expand into secondary works.
1. Exceptional IP & Public Validation (2023-2025)
2023: Metaphore (KPIPA Excellent Publishing Content)
2024: Centrium (MCST Production Grant)
2025: Memory (SME Publishing Grant), Just Walkit (Literature Sharing Selection), I & Trimann, Jaemyung, Going to Alaska (ARKO Arts Support)
2. Crossover IPs & Global Market Entry (2026)
Crossover IP: Strata Dwellers (Korea Cartoonist Association Rec.) - Proven scalability for webtoons and comics.
Global Export: Centrium - Expanding business through the Taipei International Book Exhibition and New York Rights Fair.
Backed by robust editorial planning, we operate a sustainable publishing model. We actively drive IP sales, ensuring our compelling stories seamlessly expand into secondary works.