The theme of _List Vol. 9 is “Korean art Publications Connect with Readers.” This issue introduces 17 books under the 5 subthemes “contemporary art books that swept the publishing world,” “the healing power of art,” “in search of the root of traditional art,” “inclusive art for all,” and “the journey toward art” and scrutinizes the context of art consumption in Korea through the publishing trend of art books. In addition, this issue features interviews with novelists Park Bum Shin and Lee Chang-dong, Korean publishing trends, coverage of the acceptance of Korean literature overseas, author’s notes by literary critic Jeong Myeong-kyo, a spotlight on a literary site, and book reviews of fiction/nonfiction/children’s literature and introduces poets Yun Jerim, Heo Yeon, and Lee Jangwook, as well as steady sellers, publishers, and trends in Korean literature to overseas readers.