The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Seoul International Book Fair marks the beginning of this year's fair, bringing together publishing professionals from Korea and around the world to celebrate its opening.

Congratulatory remarks from distinguished figures in the publishing industry highlight the significance of the fair, followed by a special performance celebrating France, the Guest of Honor of the SIBF 2026.

📖 Stage Reading
· 인간선언 𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝑑𝑢𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖
· Faust
― Performed by Kang Shin-gu, Kim Shin-gi, and Choi Nara of the Seoul Metropolitan Theatre

🥁 Pansori Performance
· Danga: "One Hundred Years of Life" (Insaeng Baengnyeon)
· "Song of Love" from Chunhyangga (Sarangga)
― Performed by Laure Mafo (Pansori) and Lee Beom-hee (Gosu)