As of May 23, 2026, Idaji's 'The Most Basic World History' (Frontpage) claims the top spot among history and culture bestsellers. This week's ranking features three new entries, 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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서경석의 한국사 한 권
서경석 · Kyobo
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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 World History' (Idaji, Frontpage), 'The Most Basic Korean History' (Choi Taesung, Frontpage), and 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' (Jared Diamond, Gimmyoung Publishers).
Understanding Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, this Kyobo History/Culture Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference for understanding current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to look beyond mere sales figures and identify which books, authors, 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 World History Made Easy with Math' (Fuku-suke, Hyundaesijun) climbed one spot from No. 6 last week to No. 5.
Biggest Drop: 'The Most Basic Korean History' (Choi Taesung, Frontpage) fell one spot from No. 1 last week to No. 2.
Books that dropped off the chart include 'Super-Condensed Joseon History' (Robin's Historical Records, Kyobo), 'Lee Byung-han's Exploration of Techno-China' (Lee Byung-han, Kyobo), and 'Re-reading East Asian World History Through Maps and Wars' (Lee Dong-min, Kyobo).
Kyobo History & Culture Bestsellers: Top 10 (as of May 23, 2026)
No. 1: 'The Most Basic World History' (Idaji, Frontpage) – New Entry
No. 2: 'The Most Basic Korean History' (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 World History' (Jishik Jijusangjui, Booklife) – Down 1 spot from No. 3 last week
No. 5: 'The Most Basic World History Made Easy with Math' (Fuku-suke, Hyundaesijun) – Up 1 spot from No. 6 last week
No. 6: 'World History Through 500 Buildings' (Sophie Collins, Hyundaesijun) – Down 1 spot from No. 5 last week
No. 7: 'Seo Kyung-seok's One Volume Korean History' (Seo Kyung-seok, Changbi Education) – Maintained No. 7
No. 8: 'The Pre-order Storm is Coming' (Odd Arne Westad, 21st Century Books) – New Entry
No. 9: 'World History You Can't Sleep On Once You Start' (Kim Do-hyung (Byeolbyeol History), Bigfish) – Maintained No. 9
No. 10: 'Seol Min-seok's Annals of the Joseon Dynasty' (Seol Min-seok, Segyesa) – New Entry
