Visiting Libraries, Exploring Bookstores, and Enjoying "Book & Beer"... Reading Expedition to Be Held in Jeonju

Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency to Host "Because I Love Books × Jeonju Book Night" on July 23-24
"Book & Beer" Event at Palbok Art Factory with Authors Yozoh and Shin Yujin

The Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency announced on July 8 that it will operate the thematic reading event "Reading Expedition" as part of the promotional activities for "2026 Reading Republic of Korea." The second journey, themed "Because I Love Books (書) × Jeonju Book Night," will take place on the 23rd and 24th in various locations in Jeonju City.

The Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency announced that it will operate the themed reading event "Reading Expedition" as part of the promotional activities for "2026 Reading Republic of Korea." The second journey, themed "Because I Love Books (書) × Jeonju Book Night," will take place on the 23rd and 24th in various locations around Jeonju. Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency

The Reading Expedition is a program designed to expand the joy of reading by exploring local cultures and reading spaces across the country through books. This event has been planned to allow participants to experience both books and regional culture by visiting Jeonju's major libraries, local bookstores, and cultural venues.

Participants will visit unique libraries in Jeonju, such as the Yeonhwajeong Library and Ajung Lake Library. They will stroll through alleys rich with Jeonju's history and culture, explore local bookstores, and take part in the local bookstore-linked stamp tour, "Book Check-In."

In the evening, a "Book & Beer" (冊麥) event inspired by Jeonju's local "Gamaek" culture will be held. This event, taking place at the Ipnapnamu Square of the Palbok Art Factory, will feature singer and author Yozoh, a promotional partner for "2026 Reading Republic of Korea," as well as writer and French literature translator Shin Yujin. Participants will join in programs to meet the authors and share their reading experiences.

According to the attached guidelines, the event is open to 60 members of the general public, with 30 people participating each day. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participation applications can be submitted through the online application form posted on the "Reading Republic of Korea" website from July 7 to July 15.

An official from the Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency stated, "The Reading Expedition is an event that offers a new reading experience by connecting with the region's culture and people through books," adding, "We hope this will be an opportunity to discover the joy of reading while spending special time with books in various cultural spaces in Jeonju."

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