NEXT OBSESSIONYour Ultimate Guide to the Best Korean Digital Comics

With the help of current technology, it is now easier than ever to access all types of media; simply opening a search engine or a smartphone app, we have the ability to access a seemingly infinite amount of stuff that we would not be aware of otherwise. The internet’s accessibility has resulted in a cultural boom in the West, with an increasing number of individuals connecting with information from all over the world.

While anime and manga have long been popular in the West, the popularity of Korean webtoons has really grown in recent years. What precisely are webtoons, and how much influence do they have?

NEXT OBSESSIONYour Ultimate Guide to the Best Korean Digital Comics

With the help of current technology, it is now easier than ever to access all types of media; simply opening a search engine or a smartphone app, we have the ability to access a seemingly infinite amount of stuff that we would not be aware of otherwise. The internet’s accessibility has resulted in a cultural boom in the West, with an increasing number of individuals connecting with information from all over the world.

While anime and manga have long been popular in the West, the popularity of Korean webtoons has really grown in recent years. What precisely are webtoons, and how much influence do they have?

How to Translate Korean Webtoons

While translations are now available directly from webtoon publication sites, fan translations were prevalent in the early days of international webtoons. Fans alone were responsible for translating works, even creating their own mobile apps to read webtoons in different languages. The international fans’ dedication and love for webtoons were enough to prompt publishers to translate works upon their serialization, making it far easier for fans to engage with the content they love.

Webtoons have become a great way for aspiring authors and illustrators to self-publish their works and create a fanbase. The international appeal of webtoons – and their foundation in Korean manhwa – make them a fun and engaging way to get acquainted with a wide array of cultures and perspectives at the touch of a button.