Better Use for Better Content
From Licensing to Content Transactions !
BookIPs is Korea’s first and only copyright-licensed digital textbook platform, Solvook, that enables legal use, easy customization, and reasonable transactions of educational content.
In the era of digital transformation in education and publishing, we are building a market where ethically licensed content is distributed transparently through our platform.
Use Confidently
Solve complex and expensive copyright issues with simple licensing.
Edit Conveniently
Optimized content solutions for textbook-based, real-world teaching.
Trade Actively
Monetize diverse teaching materials used in actual educational settings.
We Are Rapidly Growing in the Evolving Education Market
We are seizing new opportunities and achieving growth faster than anyone else in the changing education industry.
Cumulative Visitors
500,000 +
Licensed Works
2,413 +
Total Transaction Volume
8 Billion KRW (6M USD) +
Key Publishing Partners
50 +
Introducing Solvook
Focus solely on teaching and learning.
Discover Solvook, the copyright-safe digital textbook platform.
Solvook Market
Everything you need for class—from textbooks to mock exams
Solvook Expert
Create high-quality, custom exams in just 1 minute
Online Printing
Print freely from any device, anywhere
Solvook Viewer
Supports tablet learning, digital whiteboards, and virtual classrooms
Milestones, Investments, & MOU Highlights
2025
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Selected for KODIT’s Innovation Startup Growth Program “Little Penguin”
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Signed bridge Series A round investment with KDG Capital and Nblock Investment
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Designated as an AI Voucher Provider by the Ministry of Science and ICT (Solvook Expert English test solution)
2024
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Supplied K-12 textbook-based content to Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education
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130,000+ content transactions on Solvook B2C platform, 7 billion KRW+ settled with publishers
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MOUs with Goodnotes & Korea University Press Association for digital content use and copyright protection
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Partnership with the Korea Literature and Arts Copyright Association
2023
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Partnership with Naver Whale Space for public education content support
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Signed digital textbook distribution contract with Goodnotes
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Selected for Korea Copyright Commission’s UCI Content Identification System
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Selected for 2023 DATA-Stars by Korea Data Agency
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Raised 5.8 billion KRW in Series A funding (KB Investment, Primer Sazze, Bluepoint Partners, etc.)
2022
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Selected for TIPS R&D program by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (500 million KRW)
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Raised 1.3 billion KRW in Pre-A funding
2021
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Seed funding (Primer, Primer Sazze: 350 million KRW)
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Selected for the Ministry’s Early Startup Package Program
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Winner of the Seoul Startup Demo Day (Seoul Mayor’s Award)
Team BookIPs
Our team includes alumni from Seoul National University, KAIST, Yonsei, and Hanyang University, bringing experience from top companies like ST Unitas, YBM, Kakao, Toss, and major consulting firms.
With around 50 professionals across business development, product, strategy, design, and marketing, we are building the future of educational content.
CEO Mi-sun Yun, on her third startup, has over 20 years of experience in educational publishing. After creating and operating a successful Japanese test prep community and publishing brand, she continues to lead new business initiatives focused on B2B licensing solutions.
Co-CEO Gwan-baek Kim, a graduate of SNU Electrical and Computer Engineering, previously led strategies at LG Innotek and other EdTech ventures. He oversees product planning, content innovation, and Solvook platform development.
Mi-sun Yun
Gwan-baek Kim
As of April 2025, BookIPs has operated Solvook for over 3 years. The platform simplifies the complexities of licensing and copyright in educational content, bridging creators and users with rich, trustworthy, and easy-to-use content.
BookIPs continues to burn the midnight oil—ensuring creators are rewarded for their work, and educators can access diverse, high-quality resources.
Team BookIPs