[The Chosun Ilbo, January 29 2008] Penguin Books to Open Korean Office

A leading international publishing company will partner with a local publishing house to establish an office in Korea. Woongjin ThinkBig said Monday that it has agreed with Penguin Books to make a joint investment to establish Penguin Classic Korea.

Penguin Classic Korea plans to publish Korean versions of Penguin's classic series -- 50 books every year for the next five years with the first publication in May.