As of June 6, 2026, 'Minimal World History' by Lee Da-ji (Front Page) holds the top spot on Kyobo's History & Culture bestseller list. This week's ranking features two new entries, with 'Seo Kyung-seok's Korean History in One Book' by Seo Kyung-seok (Changbi Education) 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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수학이 쉬워지는 최소한의 세계사
후쿠스케 · Kyobo
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말도 안 돼 세계사
지식지상주의 · Kyobo
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서경석의 한국사 한 권
서경석 · Kyobo
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500가지 건축으로 읽는 세계사
소피 콜린스 · Kyobo
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8 |
역사의 쓸모
최태성 · Kyobo
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9 |
세대X 한국사
김재원 · Kyobo
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설민석의 조선왕조실록
설민석 · Kyobo
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Ranking Highlights (June 6, 2026)
The top ranks are dominated by 'Minimal World History' by Lee Da-ji (Front Page), 'Minimal Korean History' by Choi Tae-seong (Front Page), and 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond (Gimmyoung Publishers).
Author Choi Tae-seong notably has two books in the rankings.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, the Kyobo History & Culture Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference to understand current reading trends in Korea.
It is more insightful to focus on which books, authors, and publishers stand out rather than just a simple listing of sales ranks.
Publishers with multiple appearances include Front Page with three titles and Hyeondae Jisung with two.
Key Rank Changes
Largest rise: 'Seo Kyung-seok's Korean History in One Book' by Seo Kyung-seok (Changbi Education), climbing three spots from 9th to 6th last week.
Largest drop: 'Nonsensical World History' by Jisik Jihangjuui (Booklife), falling one spot from 4th to 5th last week.
Books pushed out of the top 10 include 'List of Unconstitutional Acts 1: General Overview, President' by the Committee for the Compilation of the List of Unconstitutional Acts (Kyobo) and 'Booking Storm is Coming' by Odd Arne Westad (Kyobo).
Kyobo History & Culture Bestsellers: Top 10 (June 6, 2026)
1. 'Minimal World History' by Lee Da-ji (Front Page) — Maintained its No. 1 position from last week.
2. 'Minimal Korean History' by Choi Tae-seong (Front Page) — Maintained its No. 2 position from last week.
3. 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond (Gimmyoung Publishers) — Maintained its No. 3 position from last week.
4. 'Minimal World History Made Easy with Math' by Fukusuke (Hyeondae Jisung) — Rose one spot from 5th last week.
5. 'Nonsensical World History' by Jisik Jihangjuui (Booklife) — Dropped one spot from 4th last week.
6. 'Seo Kyung-seok's Korean History in One Book' by Seo Kyung-seok (Changbi Education) — Rose three spots from 9th last week.
7. 'World History Through 500 Buildings' by Sophie Collins (Hyeondae Jisung) — Maintained its No. 7 position from last week.
8. 'The Utility of History' by Choi Tae-seong (Front Page) — New entry.
9. 'Generation X Korean History' by Kim Jae-won (Nalliji) — Rose one spot from 10th last week.
10. 'Seol Min-seok's Annals of the Joseon Dynasty' by Seol Min-seok (Segyesa) — New entry.
