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Minumsa

Minumsa is a South Korean publishing house founded in 1966, known for literary and academic publications.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Minumsa is a publishing house established on May 19, 1966, by Chairman Park Maeng-ho. It has published over 3,500 titles and is part of the Minumsa Publishing Group, which includes brands such as Biryongso, Hwanggeumgaji, and Science Books.

History

Minumsa was founded on May 19, 1966, by Chairman Park Maeng-ho in a small space in Cheongjin-dong. The name embodies the spirit of 'listening to the upright voices of the people.' In 1972, it began publishing the World Poets series, and in 1974, the Today's Poets and Today's Writers series. In 1976, it launched the literary quarterly 'World Literature.'

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