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Sejong Literature Press is dedicated to advancing research in the humanities and social sciences and fostering meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. We provide a reliable and open platform for high-quality academic work, with a particular focus on East Asian civilization, religious culture, historical anthropology, maritime culture, and regional studies. Our mission is to support original, forward-looking, and intellectually rigorous research and to bring it to the attention of the global scholarly community.
We maintain strict academic standards and a transparent peer-review process, ensuring that every publication meets the highest levels of scholarly integrity, methodological soundness, and intellectual contribution. In an era defined by digital transformation, we actively promote the digitalization and discoverability of academic resources, enabling global researchers to access, read, share, and cite our publications with ease.
As a Korea-based academic press with an international outlook, we value dialogue across languages, disciplines, and regions. We welcome contributions from scholars around the world and are committed to building a dynamic space for the production and circulation of knowledge.
We believe that publishing is more than presenting research—it is connecting ideas; more than preserving texts—it is sustaining culture.
May every book become a bridge to the world,
and every article leave its mark on the evolving landscape of human knowledge.
세종문헌출판사는 인문사회과학 연구의 발전과 의미 있는 문화 간 대화를 촉진하는 것을 사명으로 삼고, 깊이와 품격을 갖춘 학술 성과를 안정적이고 개방적인 플랫폼을 통해 세상에 전하고자 합니다.
특히 동아시아 문명, 종교문화, 역사인류학, 해양문화, 지역연구 등 주요 분야에 주목하며, 창의성과 선도성, 학문적 엄밀성을 갖춘 연구가 국제 학계에서 정당한 가치를 인정받도록 지원하고 있습니다.
본 출판사는 엄격한 학술 기준과 투명한 동료 평가 절차를 준수하며, 모든 출판물이 연구의 진정성·방법론적 타당성·학문적 기여를 충실히 갖추도록 최선을 다합니다. 또한 디지털 전환의 시대 흐름에 맞추어 학술 자료의 전자화·검색 가능성·접근성을 적극적으로 강화하여, 전 세계 연구자들이 더욱 쉽게 읽고, 공유하고, 인용할 수 있는 환경을 구축하고자 합니다.
한국에 기반을 두고 국제적 시야를 지향하는 학술 출판사로서, 우리는 언어·지역·학문 경계를 초월한 지적 소통을 중시합니다. 세계 각지의 연구자들이 자유롭게 참여할 수 있는 지식 생산과 교류의 장을 만드는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
출판은 단순한 연구의 출판이 아니라, 사유를 잇는 다리이며, 문헌을 보존하는 일을 넘어 문화를 이어가는 과정이라 믿습니다.
한 권의 책이 세계로 향하는 다리가 되기를,
한 편의 논문이 인류 지식 지형에 선명한 좌표로 남기를 바랍니다.
Book Binding Types
| Category | Perfect Binding (Softcover) | Perfect Binding (Hardcover) | Semi-case Binding (Softcover) | Case Binding (Hardcover) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Softcover | Hardcover | Softcover | Hardcover |
| Binding Type | Perfect Binding | Perfect Binding | Sewn Binding | Sewn Binding |
| Production Method | Text block is glued and attached to a soft cover | Text block is glued and attached to a hard cover with endpapers | Text block is sewn and attached to a soft cover | Text block is sewn and attached to a hard cover with endpapers |
| Advantages | – Low production cost- Optimized for mass printing- Lightweight and portable- Quick manufacturing | – More luxurious appearance than softcover, but still affordable- Faster and simpler process compared to sewn binding | – Excellent durability and binding strength- Suitable for thicker books- Balanced between portability and strength | – High durability and premium feeling- Ideal for gifts or commemorative editions- Excellent long-term preservation |
| Disadvantages | – Less durable, not suitable for long-term preservation- Lacks premium exterior design | – Less durable than sewn binding- Quality depends on glue longevity | – More expensive and takes longer to produce than perfect binding- Less premium appearance compared to full hardcover | – Highest production cost and time- Heavier and less portable- Not cost-effective for mass distribution |
| Applications | General books, practical guides, pamphlets, books not intended for long-term preservation | Small editions, commemorative books, deluxe limited editions | Books requiring sustained use, educational materials, professional texts needing durability | Art books, photo books, professional and academic texts, luxury editions |
| Examples | Social science books, poetry, essays, textbooks, exam guides, small-format reports, magazines | Graduation albums, art portfolios, special editions, limited editions | Exam prep books, professional guides, reference books, cookbooks | Art monographs, photo collections, academic monographs, classic literature, luxury limited editions |



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