Overseas publishers that have acquired rights and are planning to publish works of Korean literature and humanities in translation(excluding children's picture books)
For the purpose of expanding the global literary Korean wave and thus meet the needs of international markets and readers, LTI Korea provides support to overseas publishes that wish to publish Korean literary works.
Applicant Eligibility
Overseas publishers that have acquired rights and are planning to publish works of Korean literature and humanities in translation(excluding children's picture books)
※ Books published before the evaluation period (i.e. the end of February/ May/ August/ November) are not eligible.
This grant includes costs of translation and publication.
Grant Regulations
Group | Languages | Translation Grant | Publication Grant |
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A | English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Nordiclanguages | 100% | 3.5 million KRW per title |
B | Russian, Chinese, Turkish, and Other European languages | 80% of Group A | |
C | All other languages | 60% of Group A | 3.0 million KRW per title |
※ The publisher must submit 30 complimentary copies (Or, 50 copies in the case of English-language fiction titles) to LTI Korea.
Genre | Translation Grant |
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Fiction, Drama, Humanities | 8 million ~ 14 million KRW |
Poetry | 10 million ~ 12 million KRW |
Children’s books, graphic novels | 5 million KRW |
※ The amount is commensurate with the length of the book (Group A=100%).
※ However, if the original title is significantly long or short, the amount may be adjusted accordingly.
※ No additional support available for a book series with two or more titles.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted all year round.
Required Documents
How to Apply
※ Overseas publishers must sign a publishing contract with the Korean publisher (copyright holder) and the translator before applying for LTI Korea’s translation and publication support.
※ Each publisher may only submit two applications (i.e. two titles) per cycle.(up to 6 titles per year)
Selection method
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of experts from relevant fields.
Selection Criteria
The level of interest in the chosen work in the target market, the feasibility of the publication plan, and the publisher’s reputation and credibility
Result Announcement
Cycle | Deadline | Announcement of Results |
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1st | January 31 | End of February |
2nd | April 30 | End of May |
3rd | July 31 | End of August |
4th | October 30 | End of November |
※ From 2022, the Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers Program's screening cycle will be ona quarterly basis.
※ The selection committee meeting and the announcement of results may be delayed depending on internal circumstances.
Hyunjin Lee
Translation& Publication Team
E-mail. grants_publishers@klti.or.kr
Tel. 02-6919-7732