[Busan International Children’s Book Fair 2025]

□ Event Overview
ㅇ Dates: December 11 (Thu) – 14 (Sun), 2025
ㅇ Venue: BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, Busan
 * Opening Ceremony: December 11 (Thu), 10:30 at Exhibition Hall 1, BEXCO
ㅇ Theme: “The Young Ones and the Sea”—A collection of books inspired by the sea, inviting visitors to dive into the ocean of stories
ㅇ Scale of participation: Around 160 domestic and international publishers, 100+ authors and guests, and an expected 60,000 visitors
※ Participating Authors (in Korean alphabetical order)
Kyung Hye-won, Kim Dong-soo, Kim Dong-sung, Kim Sang-keun, Park Yeon-cheol, Seo Hyun, Ahn Hyo-lim, Lee Myung-ae, Lee ji-eun, Jung Jin-ho, Crow Zoo, Bamco, Jordan Scott (Canadian poet and writer), Tang Mu-niu (Taiwanese picture book author), Baek Eun-byeol (young adult author), Jinju & Gahui, Park Hyun-min, Chayada, Geumjjogi Kindergarten (YouTuber), Shuppeolman (YouTuber), Baek & Ah (YouTuber), Holit (YouTuber), among many others.
ㅇ Program Highlights: Opening ceremony, book exhibitions and author talks,  publishing & copyright/IP marketplace, and various side events
ㅇ Hosted/Organized by: Korean Publishers Association / BEXCO
ㅇ Supported by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Busan Metropolitan City

□ Detailed Programs
ㅇ Opening Ceremony: Picture-book authors, publishers, and young readers from Korea and abroad come together to kick off the fair
ㅇ Special Exhibition: Curated showcase of notable picture books from Korea and around the world, selected by children’s book experts
ㅇ Publisher Market: Marketplace featuring domestic and international publishers specializing in children’s literature
ㅇ Copyright Exchange: Meetings for domestic and international exchanges on children’s book copyrights and digital rights
ㅇ Talks & Hands-on Programs: Seminars, author talks, interactive book-play sessions, and more