SIBF 2025 18-22 June, 2025 l COEX Halls A & B1

Past SIBF

The Seoul International Book Fair began as a national book fair in 1954 and rose to the international level in
1995. With the goals of globalizing Korean publishing, strengthening the competitiveness of the publishing
industry, establishing a reading atmosphere in Korean society, and expanding cultural opportunities for
Koreans, SIBF is establishing itself as one of the major book fairs of the world.

SIBF HISTORY

  • SIBF 2024

    Main Theme

    후이늠 Houyhnhnm

    Dates

    26 - 30 June, 2024

    GoH

    Saudi Arabia

    Venue

    Halls C&D1, COEX

  • SIBF 2023

    Main Theme

    비인간, 인간을 넘어 인간으로 NONHUMAN

    Dates

    14 - 18 June, 2023

    GoH

    Sharjah

    Venue

    Halls A&B1, COEX

  • SIBF 2022

    Main Theme

    반걸음 蹞步 One Small Step

    Dates

    1 - 5 June, 2022

    GoH

    Colombia

    Venue

    Hall A, COEX

  • SIBF 2021

    Main Theme

    긋닛 斷續 punctuation

    Dates

    8 - 12 September, 2021

    Venue

    Halls A&D, S-factory

  • SIBF 2020

    Main Theme

    XYZ: 얽힘 entanglement

    Dates

    16 - 25 October, 2020

    GoH

    Russia

    Venue

    Community House Masil, with Online SIBF Program

  • SIBF 2019

    Main Theme

    출현 Arrival

    Dates

    19 - 23 June, 2019

    GoH

    Hungary

    Venue

    Halls A&B, COEX

  • SIBF 2018

    Main Theme

    확장 New Definition

    Dates

    20 - 24 June, 2018

    GoH

    Czech Republic

    Venue

    Halls A&B1, COEX

  • SIBF 2017

    Main Theme

    meta–morphosis

    Dates

    14 - 18 June, 2017

    GoH

    Türkiye

    Venue

    Halls A&B1, COEX

  • SIBF 2016

    Main Theme

    Communicate with Books and Design the Future

    Dates

    15 - 19 June, 2016

    GoH

    France

    Venue

    Halls A&B1, COEX

  • SIBF 2015

    Main Theme

    Publication Reads 70 years of Liberation and Writes 100 years to Come

    Dates

    7 - 11 October, 2015

    GoH

    Italy

    Venue

    Hall D, COEX

  • SIBF 2014

    Main Theme

    See the World through Books, Envision the Future with Books

    Dates

    18 - 22 June, 2014

    GoH

    Oman

    Venue

    Hall A, COEX

  • SIBF 2013

    Main Theme

    Book, Human and the Future

    Dates

    19 - 23 June, 2013

    GoH

    India

    Venue

    Halls A&B, COEX

  • SIBF 2012

    Main Theme

    The Future Is in Books

    Dates

    20 - 24 June, 2012

    GoH

    Saudi Arabia

    Venue

    Halls A&B, COEX

  • SIBF 2011

    Main Theme

    Books: A Thousand Eyes that See Through the Future

    Dates

    15 - 19 June, 2011

    Venue

    Halls A&B, COEX

  • SIBF 2010

    Main Theme

    The Book Reads the Future

    Dates

    12 - 16 May, 2010

    Venue

    Halls A&B, COEX

  • SIBF 2009

    Main Theme

    Start Over Again with a Book

    Dates

    13 - 17 May, 2009

    GoH

    Japan

    Venue

    Halls A&B, COEX

  • SIBF 2008

    Main Theme

    Diversity in a Shared Future

    Dates

    14 - 18 May, 2008

    GoH

    China

    Venue

    Halls Pacific&Indian Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2007

    Main Theme

    World Connected by Books

    Dates

    1 - 6 June, 2007

    Venue

    Halls Pacific&Indian Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2006

    Main Theme

    To Books, to Books

    Dates

    2 - 7 June, 2006

    Venue

    Halls Pacific&Indian Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2005

    Main Theme

    Into the Book, into the World, into the Future

    Dates

    3 - 8 June, 2005

    Venue

    Halls Pacific&Indian Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2004

    Main Theme

    Into the Book, into the World, into the Future

    Dates

    4 - 9 June, 2004

    Venue

    Halls Pacific&Indian Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2003

    Main Theme

    Open Books, Unfold Dreams

    Dates

    4 - 9 June, 2003

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2002

    Main Theme

    Into the Book, into the World, into the Future

    Dates

    7 - 12 June, 2002

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2001

    Main Theme

    Books, the Key to Tomorrow

    Dates

    1 - 6 June, 2001

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 2000

    Main Theme

    Unlock a New Millennium with Books

    Dates

    2 - 7 June, 2000

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 1999

    Main Theme

    Unlock a New Millennium with Books

    Dates

    1 - 6 June, 1999

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 1998

    Main Theme

    Books, Our Future

    Dates

    12 - 17 May, 1998

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 1997

    Main Theme

    Books, Our Future

    Dates

    15 - 19 May, 1997

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 1996

    Main Theme

    The Path to the World Lies in Books

    Dates

    18 - 24 May, 1996

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • SIBF 1995

    Main Theme

    The Path to the World Lies in Books

    Dates

    17 - 23 May, 1995

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • Seoul Book Fair 1994

    Main Theme

    Reading Powers Our Nation

    Dates

    14 - 18 July, 2000

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • Seoul Book Fair 1993

    Main Theme

    Society Is Lead by Readers

    Dates

    7 - 13 May, 1993

    Venue

    Hall Pacific Ocean, COEX

  • Seoul Book Fair 1992

    Main Theme

    Celebrating Our Society's Future, with Books

    Dates

    2 - 8 October, 1992

    Venue

    Olympic Park Gymnasium 1

  • Seoul Book Fair 1991

    Main Theme

    Life as a Book: One Part Emotion, One Part Excitement

    Dates

    2 - 8 October, 1991

    Venue

    Olympic Park Gymnasium 1

  • Seoul Book Fair 1990

    Main Theme

    Books Enrich Life

    Dates

    10 - 17 October, 1990

    Venue

    Olympic Park Gymnasium 1

  • Joint Book Festival 1989

    Dates

    11 - 20 October, 1889

    Venue

    7 large bookstores (Kyobo Bookstore, Gukmin Books, Donghwa Books, Sinchon Bookstore, Eulji Books, Jongno Books, Taepyeong Book Center)

  • Joint Book Festival 1987

    Dates

    24 October - 2 November, 1889

    Venue

    7 large bookstores (Kyobo Book Centre, Kookmin Books, Donghwa Books, Sinchon Bookstore, Eulji Books, Jongno Books, Gwanghwamun Central Book Fair)

  • National Book Festival 1985

    Main Theme

    Celebrating a Book-Loving Nation

    Dates

    12 - 20 October, 1985

    Venue

    Hyundai E&C Sports Field

  • National Book Trade Show 1985

    Main Theme

    The Year of More Books Meeting More Readers

    Dates

    3 - 13 May, 1985

    Venue

    Hyundai E&C Sports Field

  • National Book Festival 1984

    Main Theme

    Celebrating a Society Closer to Books

    Dates

    25 - 31 October, 1984

    Venue

    Hyundai E&C Sports Field

  • National Book Fair 1983

    Main Theme

    Celebrating a Reading Society

    Dates

    14 - 20 October, 1983

    Venue

    Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

  • National Book Fair 1981

    Main Theme

    Books Are My Strength—The Country's Strength

    Dates

    17 - 25 September, 1981

    Venue

    Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

  • National Book Fair 1980

    Main Theme

    Books Are My Strength—The Country's Strength

    Dates

    18 - 28 September, 1980

    Venue

    Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

  • National Book Fair 1979

    Main Theme

    Books Power Culture, Which Power the Country

    Dates

    13 - 19 September, 1979

    Venue

    Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

  • National Book Fair 1978

    Main Theme

    Tomorrow's Growth and Creation Lies within Books

    Dates

    25 September - 1 October, 1978

    Venue

    Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

  • National Book Fair 1977

    Main Theme

    Step into Greatness with Books, Reading for Success

    Dates

    11 - 17 October, 1977

    Venue

    Jonggak Station Exhibition Hall

  • National Book Fair 1976

    Main Theme

    Good Books Lead to Right Choices

    Dates

    2 - 8 October, 1976

    Venue

    Jonggak Station Exhibition Hall

  • National Book Fair 1975

    Main Theme

    Good Books, Excellent Nation

    Dates

    15 - 21 October, 1975

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1974

    Main Theme

    Reading, the Foundation of Daily Life

    Dates

    23 - 28 September, 1974

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1973

    Main Theme

    Read One Line to Gain Wisdom, Two to Build Character

    Dates

    21 - 30 September, 1973

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1972

    Main Theme

    Books, a Treasure Trove of Knowledge for Everyone

    Dates

    2 - 15 November, 1972

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1971

    Main Theme

    People Make Books and Books Make People

    Dates

    1 - 7 November, 1971

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1970

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan: "Let's Boost the Reading Population"

    Dates

    2 - 8 October, 1970

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1969

    Dates

    2 - 14 October, 1969

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1968

    Dates

    2 - 10 November, 1968

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1967

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan:

    Dates

    8 - 14 October, 1967

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1966

    Main Theme

    All I Read Becomes Mine, So I Collect Books to Own It All

    Dates

    5 - 11 October, 1966

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1965

    Main Theme

    Books Are Silent Teachers

    Dates

    29 September - 5 October, 1965

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1964

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan: "The Path within a Book Becomes Mine If I Read It"

    Dates

    28 September - 4 October, 1964

    Venue

    National Public Information Center

  • National Book Fair 1963

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan: "Those Who Seek Good Books Find Blessings"

    Dates

    24 - 30 September, 1963

    Venue

    Press Center

  • National Book Fairn 1962

    Main Theme

    “Read Together, Build Together” “Read Well, Learn Well, Live Right” “New Knowledge, the Joy of Reading” “Those Who Read, Know the Way” “Reading People, Bright Nation

    Dates

    25 - 31 October, 1962

    Venue

    Hwashin Department Store, 4th Floor Exhibition Hall

  • National Book Fair 1961

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan: "Within Books Lie a Path. Reading is the Right Step Forward!"

    Dates

    28 April - 4 May, 1961

    Venue

    National Library of Korea

  • National Book Fair 1959

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan: "Let's Read All Together!"

    Dates

    28 November - December 3, 1959

    Venue

    Hwashin Department Store, 3rd Floor Gallery

  • Book Fair 1958

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan: "Let's Read Our Way to a Cultured Nation!

    Dates

    17 - 26 December, 1958

    Venue

    Hwashin Department Store, 3rd Floor Gallery

  • Book Fair 1955

    Main Theme

    Book Week Slogan: "Reading, the Foundation of Culture"

    Dates

    21 - 27 November, 1955

    Venue

    National Library of Korea

  • Book Fair 1954

    Main Theme

    Knowledge Is Light. Reading Is the Key to Knowledge

    Dates

    21 - 27 November, 1954

    Venue

    National Library of Korea

  • Education Fair 1947

    Dates

    26 -31 October, 1947

    Venue

    Sinheung Elementary School in Incheon