As of May 23, 2026, Idaji's 'The Most Basic 세계사' (Frontpage) claims the top spot among 역사 and 문화 bestsellers. This week's ranking features three 신규 진입, with Fuku-suke's 'The Most Basic World History Made Easy with Math' (Hyundaesijun) showing the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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최소한의 세계사
이다지 · Kyobo
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최소한의 한국사
최태성 · Kyobo
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3 |
총 균 쇠
재레드 다이아몬드 · Kyobo
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4 |
말도 안 돼 세계사
지식지상주의 · Kyobo
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5 |
수학이 쉬워지는 최소한의 세계사
후쿠스케 · Kyobo
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6 |
500가지 건축으로 읽는 세계사
소피 콜린스 · Kyobo
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7 |
서경석의 한국사 한 권
서경석 · Kyobo
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8 |
예약판매폭풍이 온다
오드 아르네 베스타 · Kyobo
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한번 시작하면 잠들 수 없는 세계사
김도형(별별역사) · Kyobo
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설민석의 조선왕조실록
설민석 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary for May 23, 2026
The top ranks are dominated by 'The Most Basic 세계사' (Idaji, Frontpage), 'The Most Basic 한국사' (Choi Taesung, Frontpage), and 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' (Jared Diamond, Gimmyoung Publishers).
Understanding Korean Reading Trends
For international 독자 of KStories, this Kyobo History/Culture Weekly 순위 serves as a valuable 참고 for understanding current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to look beyond mere sales figures and identify which books, 저자, and publishers are making a notable impact.
Publishers with multiple appearances include Frontpage with two titles and Hyundaesijun with two titles.
Key Ranking Changes
Biggest Jump: 'The Most Basic 세계사 Made Easy with Math' (Fuku-suke, Hyundaesijun) had a one spot 상승 from No. 6 last week to No. 5.
Biggest Drop: 'The Most Basic 한국사' (Choi Taesung, Frontpage) saw a one spot 하락 from No. 1 last week to No. 2. Books that dropped off the chart include 'Super-Condensed 조선사' (Robin's Historical Records, Kyobo), 'Lee Byung-han's Exploration of Techno-China' (Lee Byung-han, Kyobo), and 'Re-reading East Asian 세계사 Through Maps and Wars' (Lee Dong-min, Kyobo).
Kyobo 역사 & 문화 Bestsellers: Top 10 (as of May 23, 2026)
No. 1: 'The Most Basic 세계사' (Idaji, Frontpage) – 신규 진입
No. 2: 'The Most Basic 한국사' (Choi Taesung, Frontpage) – Down 1 spot from No. 1 last week
No. 3: 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' (Jared Diamond, Gimmyoung Publishers) – Down 1 spot from No. 2 last week
No. 4: 'Unbelievable 세계사' (Jishik Jijusangjui, Booklife) – Down 1 spot from No. 3 last week
No. 5: 'The Most Basic 세계사 Made Easy with Math' (Fuku-suke, Hyundaesijun) – Up 1 spot from No. 6 last week
No. 6: '세계사 Through 500 건축' (Sophie Collins, Hyundaesijun) – Down 1 spot from No. 5 last week
No. 7: 'Seo Kyung-seok's One Volume 한국사' (Seo Kyung-seok, Changbi Education) – Maintained No. 7
No. 8: 'The Pre-order Storm is Coming' (Odd Arne Westad, 21st Century Books) – 신규 진입
No. 9: '세계사 You Can't Sleep On Once You Start' (Kim Do-hyung (Byeolbyeol History), Bigfish) – Maintained No. 9
No. 10: 'Seol Min-seok's 조선왕조실록' (Seol Min-seok, Segyesa) – 신규 진입
