South Korea Hosts 'K-Book Week' in Paris to Celebrate 140 Years of Diplomatic Ties
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South Korea is holding a "K-Book Week" in Paris this month to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties with France. The event runs from Saturday to September 18 and is held primarily at the Galerie Joseph cultural complex in the Le Marais district. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, the program aims to introduce Korean literature to French and European audiences under the theme "Connect: Linking through Books."
The showcase features a total of 130 works, including 24 picture books, 21 works by fiction and web-novel authors, and 47 titles already translated into French. The exhibition also includes 22 books recommended by Korean cultural figures and 10 projects linked to publishing intellectual property, such as film and drama adaptations. Visitors can engage with original illustrations, three-dimensional installations, and hands-on activities like fan-making sessions and coloring-book workshops.
Additional programming includes author events at libraries, schools, and King Sejong Institute centers across Paris until September 15. These events feature storytelling, lectures, and book signings by Korean writers, with participation from French authors David Foenkinos and Audrey Pleynet. From September 15 to 17, a publishing industry exchange will connect 10 South Korean publishers with more than 20 French companies for seminars and export consultations.
The event coincides with a state visit by President Lee Jae Myung, who is in France this week for a summit with President Emmanuel Macron. Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young is scheduled to visit the exhibition on Wednesday. Chae stated that the event serves as a starting point for sustained exchanges between the two nations and that Seoul will strengthen support to help Korean books reach European readers.
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- The outlet presented the event as a cultural and diplomatic initiative to expand the reach of Korean publishing in Europe.
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- The outlet presented the event as a cultural and diplomatic initiative to expand the reach of Korean publishing in Europe.
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