SIBF 2025 18-22 June, 2025 l COEX Halls A & B1
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Guest of Honor TAIWAN
Seoul International Book Fair 2025 introduces TAIWAN for its Guest of Honor.
Led by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency(TAICCA), established by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture to support the production, distribution, development, and overseas expansion of Taiwanese cultural content, and the Taipei Book Fair Foundation(TBFF), the official organizer of the annual Taipei International Book Exhibition which promotes Taiwanese publishing worldwide, a total of 26 publishers and related institutions will come together to showcase the richness of Taiwanese culture.
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Stories of Justice: Exploring Human Rights Through Children's Books
As Taiwan reflects on its history, an increasing number of children's books are exploring human rights issues. These books use vivid and engaging stories to help the younger generation understand significant historical events and values from an early age. This event will delve into the creative motivations behind these works, their social significance, and how complex human rights topics are made accessible to children in a meaningful way.
ㅣSpeaker: Lian-en Lin (Artist), Huang Yi-wen (Artist), Zhou Jian Xin (Artist)
ㅣModerator: Kwon Ae-young (Translator)
- Date/time: 2025.06.18(Wed) 16:00-17:30
- Location: Readers Hall 1
Paws & Hearts: An Artistic Dialogue on the Human-Dog Connection
Join Bei Lynn and Kim Gendry Keum-suk for a conversation exploring the unique bond between humans and dogs. Through their insights and personal experiences, they will delve into the emotional connection and companionship dogs offer as family members, reflecting on how they shape our lives and hearts. This engaging discussion invites participants to appreciate the deep emotional ties we share with our canine companions.
ㅣSpeaker: Bei Lynn (Artist), Kim Gendry Keum-suk (Comic Books Artist)
ㅣModerator: Yoo So-yeong (Interpreter, Lecturer at Jeju National University)
- Date/time: 2025.06.19(Thur) 12:00-13:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
From Runaway to Homecoming: Queer Literature in Taiwan
The conflict and search for identity within queer experiences often lead to rebellion and the desire to escape. Yet through learning love and understanding, many eventually begin the journey home. Kevin Chen, with works like GHOST TOWN(鬼地方) and THE 67TH PANGOLIN(第六十七隻穿山甲), writes with humor and pain about exile and return, establishing himself as a key voice in contemporary Taiwanese queer literature. Chen Xue, from ENÜ SHU(惡女書) to A DECADE OF MARRIAGE(同婚十年), explores love and intimacy among women and queer individuals with delicate precision, making her a longstanding force in gender-focused literature. Representing different generations and perspectives in Taiwan, these two distinct authors will meet in conversation to share how, through literature, they once ran away—and how they found their way home.
ㅣSpeaker: Kevin Chen (Author), Xue Chen (Author)
ㅣModerator: Roh Yuda (Co-CEO of Oomzicc Publisher)
- Date/time: 2025.06.19(Thur) 14:00-15:30
- Location: Book Salon
Inside Taiwan’s Book Market: Trends, Insights & Opportunities
Join us for a comprehensive look at the current and future landscape of Taiwan's publishing industry. Dive into the latest trends across fiction, non-fiction, comics, and children's books, with special focus on the comparison between translated and local titles. Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow professionals and explore new opportunities in the vibrant Taiwan book market.
ㅣSpeaker: Ada Huang (Chief Editor of Children's Publications Co., Ltd.), Amber Chen (Vice President of Ecus Publishing House), Arwin Hung (Chief Editor of Dala Publishing Company), Tingyi Wu (Foreign Rights Director of Business Weekly Publications)
ㅣModerator: Shu-kuan Su (Director at Department of International Business, TAICCA)
- Date/time: 2025.06.20(Fri) 11:00-12:30
- Location: Readers Hall 1
Bites and Beasts: Unveiling the Colonial Past through Food and Fantasy
Taiwan authors Xiao Xiang Shen and Yang Shuang-zi will share how they transform historical elements into captivating stories, and explore why they chose food and monsters to portray the complexities of the colonial era. The authors will discuss how historical stories resonate with contemporary readers and guide the audience in discovering the deep relevance of these past tales to today’s society.
ㅣSpeaker: Xiao Xiang Shen (Author), Yang Shuang-zi (Author)
- Date/time: 2025.06.21(Sat) 17:00-18:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
