SIBF 2025 18-22 June, 2025 l COEX Halls A & B1
Book Talk/Seminar
During the Seoul International Book Fair, various programs will be held throughout the book fair site.
A variety of programs such as lectures, workshops, events, etc. prepared by participating companies are waiting for you.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join programs made by writers, publishers, and readers!
※For any inquiries about this program, please contact the hosting publisher.
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◽ Full List of Bookmark Program of June 30 (Sun) [Click]
Dialogue: Léa Murawiec & Keum Suk Gendry-Kim, Graphic Novel Authors
Dialogue between Léa Murawiec, awarded at the 2022 Angouleme International Comics Festival, and Keum Suk Gendry-Kim, a globally acclaimed comic artist.
ㅣSpeaker: Keum Suk Gendry-Kim (Graphic Novel Artist), Léa Murawiec (Graphic Novel Artist)
ㅣModerator: Kim Moonyoung (Director of Esoop Publishing)
- Date/Time: June 26 (Wed) 14:30 - 16:00
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: Embassy of France in Korea Ambassade de France en République de Corée (B9)
[Newly Published Books 〈Sweets but Sours〉] Midnight Reading: Turning Our Day into Night
Special lecture commemorating the publication of Geum Jeong-yeon's lecture essay Midnight Reading. Lets talk about the power of reading.
ㅣSpeaker: Geum Jeong-yeon (Writer)
- Date/Time: June 26 (Wed) 17:00 - 18:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: SWIMMINGKUL (M12)
Literature is a,e
ㅣSpeaker: Cho Sihyeon (Novelist, Poet), Kim Yuna (Novelist), Lee Sunjin (Novelist), Sung Haena (Novelist)
- Date/Time: June 27 (Thu) 12:00 - 13:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: apro project (F29)
[Re-covered Books 〈Oldies but Newies〉] A Meeting with an Artist
Kim Ji-min will talk about A picturebook(Hyde & Seek) as an art object on the border between picturebook and art.
ㅣSpeaker: Kim Ji-min (Artist)
- Date/Time: June 27 (Thu) 14:30 - 16:00
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: Hansol Soobook (J12)
Life and Art of Picture Book Masters
We delve into the lives and artistry of globally acclaimed masters of picture books, investigating the intricate connection between illustrators' lives and their works.
ㅣSpeaker: Yrury (Writer)
- Date/Time: June 27 (Thu) 17:00 - 18:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: Bookgoodcome (J23)
Book Talk by Lee Myungae and Oh Hoseon
Hear from the two authors about the process of creating the book and the hidden stories, and share the wisdom and joy of korea folktales.
ㅣSpeaker: Lee Myungae (Writer), Oh Hoseon (Writer)
- Date/Time: June 28 (Fri) 12:00 - 13:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: YEOYOUDANG Publishing Co. (K10)
[Newly Published Books 〈Sweets but Sours〉] The Desiring Woman: Diaochan
Through Park Seolyeon's unique female narrative, <Hiding Moon> retells the actively desiring life of Diaochan, the historical beauty from Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
ㅣSpeaker: Park Seolyeon (Writer)
- Date/Time: June 28 (Fri) 14:30 - 16:00
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: EunHaeng NaMu Publishing Co., Ltd. (F5)
Read A Book Called Mom
The story of writer Gimgre and musician Kang Asol slowly takes a look at the complicated relationship between a daughter and a mother.
ㅣSpeaker: Gimgre (Writer), Kang Asol (Musician)
- Date/Time: June 28 (Fri) 17:00 - 18:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: UUHEE Books (Q2-56)
[Newly Published Books 〈Sweets but Sours〉] Book Talk for the Seasonal Novel Series, Summer Issue
You will hear not only the stories contained in the novel, but also the author's stories that are not contained in the novel.
ㅣSpeaker: Kim Hyun (Writer), Lee Jongsan (Writer), Song Jaeeun (Writer)
ㅣ Moderator: Oh jonggil (Writer)
- Date/Time: June 29 (Sat) 12:00 - 13:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: sijeol (Q2-20)
[Newly Published Books 〈Sweets but Sours〉] The Golden Bell's Sound: Kim Hana's Free and Delightful Reading of Classics
Enjoy a 'delightful' classic reading lecture by author Kim Hana. Listen to the sound of golden bells through the five works introduced by the author.
ㅣSpeaker: Kim Hana (Writer)
- Date/Time: June 29 (Sat) 14:30 - 16:00
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: Minumsa Publishing Group (D23)
[Newly Published Books 〈Sweets but Sours〉] Book Talk with Hwang Mogua, the Author of Green Letter
Introducing the Green Letter by Hwang Mogua. We can recall our painful history through the characters struggling to find their own country and language.
ㅣSpeaker: Hwang Mogua (Author)
- Date/Time: June 29 (Sat) 17:00 - 18:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: DASANBOOKS (E23)
[Re-covered Books 〈Oldies but Newies〉] Beyond the Greater Seoul Area: Exploring Korea on Foot
A story about exploration of cities told by philologist Kim Shiduck. It introduces the Greater Seoul, and the areas of Korea beyond the Greater Seoul.
ㅣSpeaker: Kim Shiduck (Philologist)
- Date/Time: June 30 (Sun) 12:00 - 13:30
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: The Open Books Co. (D9)
[Re-covered Books 〈Oldies but Newies〉] The Best Vacation You Can Experience with Picture Books
Through the picture book Vacation, we have time to look back on what we expect from our vacation.
ㅣSpeaker: Lee Myung-ae (Picture book artist)
- Date/Time: June 30 (Sun) 14:30 - 16:00
- Location: Readers Hall 2
- Exhibitor: Kidari Publishing Co (M19)
