SIBF 2025 18-22 June, 2025 l COEX Halls A & B1
Grand music, magnificent nightscapes, savory desserts, and fine literature—these are the things that come to mind when we think of Hungary. Though geographically distant, Hungary always arouses curiosity. If this is the case for you, here’s good news: in commemoration of 30 years of Korea-Hungary diplomacy, this year’s Seoul International Book Fair invites Hungary as the guest of honor to share with the audience Hungary’s diverse cultures including literature. The Hungary Booth exhibits various Hungarian publications including books recently translated into Korean and hosts various events for cultural experiences. Around the event halls of the book fair, Hungarian writers and publishers share first-hand stories on their culture and publication market. Also, special event offers a taste of famous Hungarian desserts, so don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to discover the unknown Hungary!
Book Talk Programs
Talk show about the similarities between Hungarian and Korean literature from the point of view of a Hungarian writer, a Korean professor of literature and a Korean translator with experiences of translating Hungarian books to Korean
ㅣSpeaker: Oravecz Imre (Writer), Chang Du-sik (Professor of Dankook University)
- Date/Time: June 21 (Fri) 16:30–17:30
- Location: Event Hall 2
A talk show about Hungarian people with a Hungarian writer and poet, Lackfi János and a Korean actress, Han Soo-yeon, who used to live in Hungary– based on Lackfi ’s book “Homo Hungaricus”
ㅣSpeaker: Lackfi János (Writer), Han Soo-yeon (Korean Actress)
- Date/Time: June 22 (Sat) 10:30–12:00
- Location: Book Salon
Literature talk with Gárdos Péter (writer of the newly published novel “Fever at Dawn” and director of the movie with the same title based on the novel) and Korean literary critic Heo Hui. (Screening of the film trailer with Korean subtitles, book signing, etc.)
ㅣSpeaker: Gárdos Péter (Writer & Film Director), Heo Hui (Literary Critic)
- Date/Time: June 22 (Sat) 12:00–13:00
- Location: Book Salon
Movie Screening
The author of the book 'Fever at Dawn' and the director of the film, Gárdos Petér, will personally introduce the book and the movie before the film is screened.
ㅣSpecial guest: Gárdos Petér (Writer, Film Director)
- Date/Time: June 21 (Fri) 15:00–17:20
- Location: Coex Megabox The Boutique #104-105
Screening of 'Budapest Noir,' directed by Éva Gárdos
- Date/Time: June 21 (Fri) 18:00–19:40
- Location: Coex Megabox The Boutique #104-105