Carol Denise Mitchell Secures International Distribution on South Korea's Yes24

OAKLAND, Calif. - July 1, 2026 - PRLog -- OAKLAND, Calif. — Independent author and journalist Carol Denise Mitchell has achieved significant international distribution and verified chart milestones with her latest nonfiction book, OpenAI Oakland's Seat at the Table. Released on May 19, 2026, the book has expanded its global footprint into Asian markets with a confirmed listing on Yes24, one of South Korea's largest online book retailers.
OpenAI Oakland's Seat at the Table is the first full‑length published book documenting the historic Musk v. OpenAI federal trial which took place April - May 2026 in Oakland, California. Written from the ground level by the 71‑year‑old Oakland native, the work blends meticulous legal observation with contemporary tech history and highlights of old Oakland history. It captures key courtroom dynamics, including the debated "missing 2015 agreement" and Elon Musk's travel to China during closing arguments, and how the billionaires leaving may have cost him the case.
Publishing independently under her CDMBOOKS imprint, Mitchell bypassed traditional publishing barriers to achieve measurable success on major platforms. According to public Amazon category data, OpenAI Oakland's Seat at the Table has reached:
#7, 13, & 29 in Media & the Law (Audiobook edition)
#147 in Media & Law
#380 in Law and has ranked highly consistently, since its' publication.
The audiobook edition, running 4 hours and 42 minutes, has broadened accessibility for global readers following the legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
The confirmed listing on Yes24 marks a major turning point in the title's global reach. Yes24 is offering the book as a Print on Demand import within its foreign business and economics categories, ensuring readers across South Korea have direct access to Mitchell's detailed account of Silicon Valley's pivotal moment.
Mitchell's publishing journey has not been without obstacles. On June 21, 2026, her book was abruptly removed from her Xai account permanently and placed in "Read Only" mode. Despite the suspension, she maintained full creative control and continued distributing her work independently. The book's resilience and its verified entry into the South Korean market underscores a growing international appetite for community-rooted, evidence-based tech journalism.
OpenAI Oakland's Seat at the Table is available worldwide in print, digital, and audio formats through major global book retailers including Amazon and Yes24.

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