{"id":1397,"date":"2026-07-17T16:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_history_culture_ranking-kyobo_history_culture_weekly-2026-07-18-en\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:56:27","slug":"structured-weekly_kyobo_history_culture_ranking-kyobo_history_culture_weekly-2026-07-18-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_history_culture_ranking-kyobo_history_culture_weekly-2026-07-18-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyobo’s Weekly Top 10: History and Culture Bestsellers (July 18, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kyobo's Weekly Top 10: History and Culture Bestsellers (July 18, 2026)<\/div>\n

As of July 18, 2026, Lee Da-ji's 'The Minimum World History' (Frontpage) secures the top spot in history and culture bestsellers. This week's ranking features two new entries, while Jared Diamond's 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' (Kimyoungsa) made the most significant leap, climbing four places.<\/p>\n

TOP 10<\/h2>\n
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\ucd5c\ud0dc\uc131 \u00b7 Kyobo<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\uc774\ubcd1\ud55c\uc758<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n\n
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\uc774\ubcd1\ud55c \u00b7 Kyobo<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\uc774\ubcd1\ud55c\uc758<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n\n
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\uc774\ubcd1\ud55c \u00b7 Kyobo<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"500\uba85\uc758<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n\n
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\ud6c4\ucfe0\uc2a4\ucf00 \u00b7 Kyobo<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Ranking Summary: July 18, 2026<\/h2>\n

The leading positions are dominated by Lee Da-ji's 'The Minimum World History' (Frontpage), Lee Byeong-han's 'Lee Byeong-han's Exploration of Korea' (Seohaemunjip), and Choi Tae-seong's 'The Minimum Korean History' (Frontpage).<\/p>\n

Notably, author Lee Byeong-han has three books appearing in the top ranks this week.<\/p>\n

Insights into Korean Reading Trends<\/h2>\n

For international KStories readers, this Kyobo History\/Culture Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current reading trends in Korea.<\/p>\n

It's important to analyze not just the sales rankings, but also which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.<\/p>\n

This week, publishers with multiple books on the list include Seohaemunjip (3 titles), Hyeondaejiseong (3 titles), and Kimyoungsa (2 titles).<\/p>\n

Key Ranking Movements<\/h2>\n

The most significant ascent this week was Jared Diamond's 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' (Kimyoungsa), which jumped four places from No. 8 to No. 4.<\/p>\n

Conversely, Fucuske's 'Minimum World History Made Easy with Math' (Hyeondaejiseong) experienced the largest drop, falling three spots from No. 6 to No. 9.<\/p>\n

Books that have exited the top 10 include Choi Tae-seong's 'The Usefulness of History (Special Combined Edition)' and Jisikjisangjuui's 'Absurd World History,' both previously published by Kyobo.<\/p>\n

Kyobo History and Culture Bestsellers Top 10 (as of July 18, 2026)<\/h2>\n

1. 'The Minimum World History' by Lee Da-ji (Frontpage) \u2014 Up 1 spot from No. 2 last week.<\/p>\n

2. 'Lee Byeong-han's Exploration of Korea' by Lee Byeong-han (Seohaemunjip) \u2014 Down 1 spot from No. 1 last week.<\/p>\n

3. 'The Minimum Korean History' by Choi Tae-seong (Frontpage) \u2014 Held steady at No. 3.<\/p>\n

4. 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond (Kimyoungsa) \u2014 Up 4 spots from No. 8 last week.<\/p>\n

5. 'Lee Byeong-han's Exploration of America' by Lee Byeong-han (Seohaemunjip) \u2014 Down 1 spot from No. 4 last week.<\/p>\n

6. 'Lee Byeong-han's Exploration of Techno-China' by Lee Byeong-han (Seohaemunjip) \u2014 Down 1 spot from No. 5 last week.<\/p>\n

7. 'World History Through 500 People' by Charles Phillips (Hyeondaejiseong) \u2014 New Entry.<\/p>\n

8. 'World History Through 500 Buildings' by Sophie Collins (Hyeondaejiseong) \u2014 Up 1 spot from No. 9 last week.<\/p>\n

9. 'Minimum World History Made Easy with Math' by Fucuske (Hyeondaejiseong) \u2014 Down 3 spots from No. 6 last week.<\/p>\n

10. 'Goryeo, Diplomatic Genius' by Lee Ik-ju (Kimyoungsa) \u2014 New Entry.<\/p>\n

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