Korea kicks off 10-day literature festival with global writer lineup
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold the 2026 Korea Literature Festival, aimed at spreading literature's value for social connection and emotional healing, from Friday to Sept. 20. The event, in partnership with the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, Arts Council Korea, the Korea Publishing Culture Industry Promotion Agency, the National Museum of Korean Literature and…
The 2026 Korea Literature Festival commenced on Friday, kicking off a 10-day celebration of literature across the nation. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with key cultural institutions, the festival aims to promote the social benefits and emotional healing potential of literature.
Held primarily in Seoul's Daehangno district, the event extends to various locations throughout the country. Returning for its second year, the festival seeks to cultivate a literary ecosystem that connects writers, readers, and local communities.
Notable figures have been brought together for this year's festivities. Actress Go Ah-sung serves as the honorary ambassador, lending her star power to the occasion. The inaugural event, the Seoul International Writers Festival, commenced at the Ara Art Center in Insa-dong on Friday. This event featured a conversation between renowned Korean novelist Kim Ae-ran and Chilean author Benjamin Labatut. Labatut is a finalist for the prestigious 2021 International Booker Prize.
Over the course of the festival, ten additional writers from eight countries will participate, including South African Booker Prize winner.
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