Novum Publishing primarily assists new authors in publishing their first book. With offices in London, New York and other cities around the world, Novum Publishing offers authors numerous markets, including translations in various languages. The firm has over 5,000 publishing reviews for its books and supports published authors, including Dr. Suk Kyoon Kim and his book The History of Piracy and Navigation.

The book traces piracy from ancient times to the present day. Piracy still exists and remains a threat to life and property. Belonging to one of the world’s oldest professions, pirates were not only outlaws but assumed different roles during various periods. Pirates have been proxies of governments, antagonists to exploitative social systems and oppressive governments, and products of repression and abuse in the maritime field. Whatever the circumstances, piracy has always involved savage criminality and horrifying attacks on the seas.

Dr. Kim, who previously led the Korean Coast Guard, wants readers to learn about piracy in the context of world and navigation history. As most literature on the subject is about European piracy, he also includes piracy in Asia. He has published many articles and books covering current maritime security and safety concerns.