SIBF 2025 18-22 June, 2025 l COEX Halls A & B1
Archive
Digital Book Seminar
The Future of Technological Advancement and Publishing Content
Can rapidly advancing technology and books meet? Beyond audiobooks, e-books, and subscription services, we imagine the future of publishing with artificial intelligence, metaverse, and yet-to-emerge new technologies.
l Speaker: Yang Byoung-seok (CEO of BELIVVR), Kim Tei-kuwon (Cartoonist), Kang Ji-woong (Sociologist)
l Moderator: Shin Jeong-ah (Cultural Content Critique, Broadcast Writer)
- Date/Time: September 9 (Thu) 18:00–19:30
- Location: S Factory Sector D, Book Salon
Who Is the Reader of Web-novel
What are the characteristics of web novel readers that are different from paper book readers, PC communication and Internet novel readers, and webtoon readers. We are curious about you who was reading web novels in the subway, office, and bed today.
ㅣSpeakers: Jung Moo-nui (Novelist, Webnovel Author), Kim Jun-hyun (Webnovel Novelist and Professor at Seoul Cyber University), Kim Hwi-in (Writer, Genre Researcher)
ㅣModerator: Roh Tae-hoon (Literary Critic)
- Date/Time: September 10 (Fri) 12:00–13:30
- Location: S Factory Sector D, Book Salon
Is Barrier-Free Webtoon Possible?
Barrier-free is an effort towards an equal society for everyone. Can webtoons that are enjoyed by many, regardless of generation and gender, truly be accessible to everyone? In this lecture, we will discuss considerations for improving the accessibility of webtoons.
l Speaker: Yang Ju-hye (Visually impaired YouTuber), Kang Shin-hye (Game Story writer of Banjihagames), Lee Seul (Office Director of Hamil Library, Bucheon City)
l Moderator: Ahn Hee-je (Columnist of BeMinor)
- Date/Time: September 11 (Sat) 13:30–15:00
- Location: S Factory Sector D, Book Salon
For Web Literature Ecosystems with Diversity
A country which made webtoon. An Intellectual Property power. The strong of international contents market. Is Korean web-literature world healthy as its reputation?
Here is one suggestion for the growth of web-literature world, where the rights of authors, support for platforms, and joy of readers are delightfully guaranteed.
ㅣSpeakers: Sung Sang-min (Culture Critic, A Member of Hapjeong Comics Research Group), Lee Yung-hee (Cultural Researcher, Professor at ChungKang College of Cultural Industries), Seo Bum-kang (Chairman of Korea Webtoon Industry Association)
ㅣModerator: Book Witch (Webnovel Youturber, Editor)
- Date/Time: September 12 (Sun) 13:30–15:00
- Location: S Factory Sector D, Book Roof
