The children’s environmental education book ‘Carbon Zero Travel with Likes and Subscriptions’ has been translated into Mongolian and English and officially delivered to the Embassy of Mongolia in Korea, marking a meaningful milestone for a regional social enterprise whose educational content is now reaching international audiences. This achievement reflects the growing influence of locally developed environmental education resources that are expanding abroad through cooperative international projects. The book, originally produced by IEUM Publishing, a social enterprise based in Wonju, is now set to deliver carbon-neutrality messages to children beyond Korea.
 [thekoreantoday] Wonju-based social enterprise IEUM Publishing delivers carbon-neutral children’s book to Mongolia ©Reporter Lee Seon-young |
The translation project was carried out through a performance-sharing partnership between the Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation (SLC) and SR Co., Ltd. The two organizations collaborated on the selection and translation work, emphasizing the importance of accessible climate education for children. The Korean edition of ‘Carbon Zero Travel with Likes and Subscriptions’ has already been adopted by more than 2,000 elementary schools across Seoul and the greater metropolitan area, where it is used as an environmental learning resource. This proven educational value served as a foundation for the book’s global expansion and highlighted IEUM’s capability as a content producer with international potential.
A total of 1,000 copies of the Mongolian edition will be distributed to elementary schools near the Naranjin landfill site in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as part of SLC’s international greenhouse gas reduction project. The translation and review process included careful cultural adaptation to ensure Mongolian children could easily understand the concept of carbon neutrality. Both the Mongolian and English editions will also be distributed domestically to institutions such as the Mongolian School in Korea, multicultural family support centers, and the National Library of Korea. This distribution plan is expected to make the book a useful resource for multicultural education and environmental awareness, demonstrating how Korean-produced educational materials can support global learning efforts.
  [thekoreantoday] Overseas Publication of ‘Carbon Zero Travel with Likes and Subscriptions’ in English and Mongolian Editions ©Reporter Lee Seon-young |
Set in the future year 2030—when carbon neutrality has been achieved—the story follows children from Korea, Mongolia, and Germany as they participate in a youth video creation competition. The book depicts the process of producing carbon-neutral practice vlogs, helping young readers understand climate issues through relatable storytelling and familiar digital content concepts. By featuring children from multiple countries, the book emphasizes that the climate crisis is a shared challenge that requires global cooperation, strengthening its value as environmental education content.
All editions—Korean, English, and Mongolian—are distributed free of charge. An e-book version is also available for free through major online bookstores such as Kyobo Book Centre, increasing accessibility for educators and students. Inquiries regarding the book can be directed to the Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation at 032-560-9572.
Seo Yeon-nam, CEO of IEUM Publishing, stated that the international release marks an important step for the local publishing house, which is now engaging not only in nationwide projects but also in overseas cooperation. She emphasized that the company will continue expanding its educational content initiatives focused on environmental and social values, aiming to further strengthen its role as a regional social enterprise. The achievement demonstrates that content rooted in local identity and expertise can find meaningful applications on the global stage.
Park Kyung-hee, Director of Economic Promotion for the City of Wonju, highlighted the translation project as a representative case of regional social enterprise growth achieved through public–corporate collaboration. She noted that the expansion of locally developed educational content to international fields represents a highly significant accomplishment, adding that the city will continue supporting local companies’ global engagement and sustainable growth. The successful release of the translated editions is expected to enhance Wonju’s presence in the environmental education and social-value sectors.
Founded in 2017, IEUM Publishing is a social enterprise based in Wonju that develops educational materials related to local heritage, community learning, youth environmental education, and civic engagement. Committed to its mission of connecting communities and people through books, the company collaborates with public institutions, local governments, and schools to create educational resources that promote community-based social value. It also actively supports local writers, achieving notable success in 2024 when its title The Children of Mong-A Academy was selected for the Sejong Books program in the general knowledge category.
[ Reporter Lee Sun-young: wonju@thekoreantoday.com ]
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