HiveMind to launch settlement beta, expand K-web novel pipeline
The Aurorah operator is building localization-to-distribution services and plans to supply works to major global e-book platforms.
HiveMind, the developer of the global content publishing platform Aurorah, plans to release a settlement beta service within this year and to expand its localization-to-distribution pipeline for Korean web novels, according to it.donga.com.
The company has already implemented translation, proofreading and EPUB production features for its internal localization workflow. It publishes localized web novels directly in the Japanese e-book market.
HiveMind operates a revenue-sharing model in which it handles localization and overseas publishing while sharing overseas sales revenue with rights holders. The company also plans to gradually secure a route to supply works to major global e-book platforms such as Amazon as a supplier.
Writer and industry context
In June 2026, Japan's Council for the Global Development of Print Culture published a 'Global Development Strategy for Print Culture 2026', citing shortages of literary translators and overseas sales staff and weak overseas publishing data infrastructure.
The Korean Creative Story Writers Association works to protect the rights of web novel and story writers. The interview included Kim Dong-wook, Lee Yunghui and Lim Heo-gyu. Lee Yunghui debuted in 2006 with 'The Weapon Shop in Front of the Demon King's Castle' and currently serves as an assistant professor at Mokpo National University's Department of Korean Language and Literature.
Quick answers
When will HiveMind release its settlement beta service?
HiveMind plans to release the settlement beta service within this year.
Which e-book platforms will HiveMind supply?
HiveMind plans to gradually secure a route to supply works to major global e-book platforms such as Amazon as a supplier.
How does HiveMind share revenue with rights holders?
It operates a revenue-sharing model in which it handles localization and overseas publishing and shares overseas sales revenue with rights holders.