Lee Byung-han's 'Exploration of 한국' (published by Seohae Munjipp) has claimed the top spot on Kyobo's 역사 & 문화 Bestseller 순위 as of June 20, 2026. This week's 순위 feature four 신규 진입 titles.
TOP 10
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이병한의 대한민국 탐문
이병한 · Kyobo
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최소한의 세계사
이다지 · Kyobo
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최소한의 한국사
최태성 · Kyobo
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이병한의 아메리카 탐문
이병한 · Kyobo
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이병한의 테크노-차이나 탐문
이병한 · Kyobo
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수학이 쉬워지는 최소한의 세계사
후쿠스케 · Kyobo
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7 |
역사의 쓸모(특별 합본판)
최태성 · Kyobo
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총 균 쇠
재레드 다이아몬드 · Kyobo
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500가지 건축으로 읽는 세계사
소피 콜린스 · Kyobo
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말도 안 돼 세계사
지식지상주의 · Kyobo
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Ranking Highlights for June 20, 2026
The 상위권 positions are dominated by Lee Byung-han's 'Exploration of 한국' (Seohae Munjipp), Lee Da-ji's 'Minimum 세계사' (Frontpage), and Choi Tae-seong's 'Minimum 한국사' (Frontpage).
저자 with 복수 entries include Lee Byung-han with three 권 and Choi Tae-seong with two.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For 해외 독자 of KStories, the Kyobo 역사 & 문화 Weekly 순위 offers a valuable 현재 snapshot of current 독서 흐름 in 한국.
It is more insightful to observe which books, 저자, and publishers stand out, rather than just reviewing the 판매 순위.
Publishers with recurring entries include Seohae Munjipp with three 권, Frontpage with three, and Hyeondae Jiseong with two.
Notable Ranking Changes
The steepest 하락폭 was by Jared Diamond's 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' (Kimyoungsa), falling five places from last week's 3rd to 8th position.
Books that have dropped off the chart include Seo Kyung-seok's 'One Volume of 한국사' (Kyobo), Choi Tae-seong's 'The Usefulness of 역사' (Kyobo), Kim Jae-won's 'Generation X 한국사' (Kyobo), and Seol Min-seok's '조선왕조실록' (Kyobo).
Kyobo History & Culture Bestsellers: Top 10 (As of June 20, 2026)
Here is the full list of Kyobo's Top 10 역사 & 문화 Bestsellers as of June 20, 2026:
1. 'Exploration of 한국' by Lee Byung-han (Seohae Munjipp) – 신규 진입
2. 'Minimum 세계사' by Lee Da-ji (Frontpage) – Down 1 spot from last week's #1
3. 'Minimum 한국사' by Choi Tae-seong (Frontpage) – Down 1 spot from last week's #2
4. 'Exploration of America' by Lee Byung-han (Seohae Munjipp) – 신규 진입
5. 'Exploration of Techno-China' by Lee Byung-han (Seohae Munjipp) – 신규 진입
6. 'Minimum 세계사 Made Easy with Math' by Fukusuke (Hyeondae Jiseong) – Down 2 spots from last week's #4
7. 'The Usefulness of 역사 (Special 합본판)' by Choi Tae-seong (Frontpage) – 신규 진입
8. 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond (Kimyoungsa) – Down 5 spots from last week's #3
9. '세계사 Through 500 건축' by Sophie Collins (Hyeondae Jiseong) – Down 2 spots from last week's #7
10. 'Unbelievable 세계사' by 지식지상주의 – Down 5 spots from last week's #5