2026 Seoul International Book Fair
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513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Samseong-dong)
Festival Highlights
- Joyous Book Festival
- Asia's Representative Book Fair
The Seoul International Book Fair is a joyous book festival where creators, readers, writers, scholars, artists, editors, and readers gather to share knowledge and information. Celebrating its 68th anniversary this year, the Seoul International Book Fair began as an educational exhibition in 1947 and was elevated to an international book fair in 1995. It has since grown into a central hub for cultural exchange, diplomacy, and trade through books. With the growth of Korean culture, art, and academia, it has established itself as one of Asia's leading book fairs, introducing Korean books and culture to the world as Korea's largest book festival. The Seoul International Book Fair operates publisher booths from around the world, organizes exhibitions and lectures, and also manages the Korean Pavilion at overseas book fairs and hosts guest-of-honor events.
- Main Program: Book Market (Book sales at publisher booths) - Side Events & Programs: Exhibitions (Thematic exhibitions and display of works at the Illustrator's Wall) / Lectures (Book talks with authors of trending books and invited lectures by international authors) / Workshops & Small Gatherings (Experiential programs such as small-group participatory critiques) / Copyright Center (Meetings with copyright experts) / Opening Ceremony (Guest of Honor reception and performances, etc.)
Coex Halls A & B1 (513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Samseong-dong))
June 24, 2026 ~ June 28, 2026
The Seoul International Book Fair is a joyous book festival where creators, readers, writers, scholars, artists, editors, and readers gather to share knowledge and information. Celebrating its 68th anniversary this year, the Seoul International Book Fair began as an educational exhibition in 1947 and was elevated to an international book fair in 1995. It has since grown into a central hub for cultural exchange, diplomacy, and trade through books. With the growth of Korean culture, art, and academia, it has established itself as one of Asia's leading book fairs, introducing Korean books and culture to the world as Korea's largest book festival. The Seoul International Book Fair operates publisher booths from around the world, organizes exhibitions and lectures, and also manages the Korean Pavilion at overseas book fairs and hosts guest-of-honor events.
- Main Program: Book Market (Book sales at publisher booths) - Side Events & Programs: Exhibitions (Thematic exhibitions and display of works at the Illustrator's Wall) / Lectures (Book talks with authors of trending books and invited lectures by international authors) / Workshops & Small Gatherings (Experiential programs such as small-group participatory critiques) / Copyright Center (Meetings with copyright experts) / Opening Ceremony (Guest of Honor reception and performances, etc.)
- Main Program: Book Market (Book sales at publisher booths) - Side Events & Programs: Exhibitions (Thematic exhibitions and display of works at the Illustrator's Wall) / Lectures (Book talks with authors of trending books and invited lectures by international authors) / Workshops & Small Gatherings (Experiential programs such as small-group participatory critiques) / Copyright Center (Meetings with copyright experts) / Opening Ceremony (Guest of Honor reception and performances, etc.)
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