SIBF 2025 18-22 June, 2025 l COEX Halls A & B1
Special Program
Lectures and Cultural Programs
The Seoul International Book Fair 2024 presents Norway as Spotlight Country, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Norway and Korea. Derived from Old Norse meaning “the way north,” Norway is situated as the northernmost country among the Nordic countries of northern Europe. With mountainous terrain and low population density, Norway boasts one of the cleanest environments in the world, preserving its pristine natural surroundings. Ever wondered what literature emerges from such an environment? As part of the Spotlight Country program, we have prepared an exhibition where Korean-translated Norwegian literature can be explored alongside their original texts.
Exhibitor
Financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture, the organization disseminates information about books and authors from Norway internationally.
NORLA was founded in 1978 and since 2004 has contributed to the translation of more than 8,000 Norwegian books into no less than 73 languages.
Lectures
l Speaker: Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson(Writer, Biologist)
The author takes us to rainforests, to underwater in lakes and streams, to shades of great trees on city streets, and even to our houses,
to let the audiences discover the extraordinary world of insects.
l Moderator: Yi Jeong-mo (Science communicator)
- Venue: Readers Hall 1
Insects, the world's smallest and most adorable friends. Let's take a look into the world of insects.
Let's understand human life through the way different creatures live and together devise ways to move towards peace for all.
Cultural Programs
- Date/Time: at all times
[Exhibition] Children's Literature of Kristin Roskifte
- Date/Time: at all times
The Spotlight Country Norway presents the renowned children's literature author, Kristin Roskifte.
Find her fascinating stories in original Norwegian copies.
l Host: Kristin Roskifte (Picture book author)
June 28 (Fri) 10:00-11:00
We are counting people, from 0 to 7.5 billion.
All the people belong to groups, e.g. a family, a flea market or an airport. We start with a boy and his family, and all the groups are related to them.
Many people appear in different groups and situations, and throughout the book numerous narratives are created.
The book provides a playful view of the many connections and coincidences in our lives.
Every single one of us has a unique story, but we are all part of the same group ― the world.
- Venue: Spotlight Country Norway Stand
※ The details will be updated soon.
- Venue: Spotlight Country Norway Stand
