The Korean version of the book on Chinese leader Xi Jinping's governing philosophy has been released, its publishing company said Wednesday.

The compilation of the Chinese leader's major works between November 2012 and June 2014, titled "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China," contains a total of 79 speeches, talks and interviews.

It also showcases photos taken at different stages of his life, providing readers with a glimpse into his personal life.

The book first published last year has been translated into English, French, Japanese and Russian, among others, and has been sold in some 100 countries worldwide, with its distribution exceeding 5.2 million, according to the Korean publisher, Marae-N.

"The book vividly presents China's earnest will for co-prosperity with the international community and efforts for the happiness of the people in the world, as well as the country's status as a responsible big power," said Tuo Zhen, the deputy head of the Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China, during a forum marking the publication held in Seoul earlier in the day. 

Pointing to similarities between the two countries in geographic, economical and liberal arts terms, he said bilateral relations are "in their best season ever."

Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Qiu Guohong who attended the forum noted that the book "will be key for the people here to better understand China. It will also tell where China is from and what path it will take down the road, as well as the influence of China's development on Korea and the whole world." (Yonhap)