As of August 1, 2026, the Kyobo History & Culture Bestseller list is topped by 'The Minimum World History' by Idaji (Frontpage). This week's ranking features one new entry, and the most significant climber is 'Atlas of Invisible Borders' by Delphine Pappin et al. (Willbook).
TOP 10
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최소한의 세계사
이다지 · Kyobo
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2 |
최소한의 한국사
최태성 · Kyobo
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3 |
총 균 쇠
재레드 다이아몬드 · Kyobo
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4 |
500명의 인물로 읽는 세계사
찰스 필립스 · Kyobo
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5 |
이병한의 대한민국 탐문
이병한 · Kyobo
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6 |
세계의 종이야기
이재태 · Kyobo
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7 |
눈에 보이지 않는 국경의 지도책
델핀 파팽 외 · Kyobo
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8 |
500가지 건축으로 읽는 세계사
소피 콜린스 · Kyobo
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9 |
수학이 쉬워지는 최소한의 세계사
후쿠스케 · Kyobo
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이병한의 아메리카 탐문
이병한 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary for August 1, 2026
The top positions on the chart are dominated by 'The Minimum World History' by Idaji (Frontpage), 'The Minimum Korean History' by Choi Taesung (Frontpage), and 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond (Gimm-Young Publishers).
Author Lee Byunghan has two books appearing on the list.
Insight into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, the Kyobo History & Culture Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current reading trends in Korea.
Beyond a simple list of bestsellers, it's insightful to observe which books, authors, and publishers stand out.
Publishers with multiple appearances this week include Hyeondae Jiseong with three titles, and Seohaemunzip and Frontpage with two titles each.
Notable Ranking Changes
The biggest climb was by 'Atlas of Invisible Borders' (Delphine Pappin et al., Willbook), moving up two spots from No. 9 to No. 7.
The steepest drop was recorded by Lee Byunghan's 'Inquiries into America' (Seohaemunzip), which fell four places from No. 6 to No. 10.
Books that dropped off the chart include Lee Byunghan's 'Inquiries into Techno-China' (Kyobo).
Kyobo's Top 10 History & Culture Bestsellers (August 1, 2026)
1. 'The Minimum World History' by Idaji (Frontpage) – Maintains No. 1 position.
2. 'The Minimum Korean History' by Choi Taesung (Frontpage) – Maintains No. 2 position.
3. 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond (Gimm-Young Publishers) – Up one spot from No. 4 last week.
4. 'World History through 500 Figures' by Charles Phillips (Hyeondae Jiseong) – Up one spot from No. 5 last week.
5. Lee Byunghan's 'Inquiries into South Korea' (Seohaemunzip) – Down two spots from No. 3 last week.
6. 'The Story of Bells Around the World' by Lee Jaetae (Hageesa) – New entry.
7. 'Atlas of Invisible Borders' by Delphine Pappin et al. (Willbook) – Up two spots from No. 9 last week.
8. 'World History through 500 Architectural Wonders' by Sophie Collins (Hyeondae Jiseong) – Down one spot from No. 7 last week.
9. 'The Minimum World History Made Easy with Math' by Fukusuke (Hyeondae Jiseong) – Up one spot from No. 10 last week.
10. Lee Byunghan's 'Inquiries into America' (Seohaemunzip) – Down four spots from No. 6 last week.
