221 Independent Publishing Teams Gather at the National Library of Korea for "Seoul Publishers Table"

Exhibition and Sale of Domestic and International Independent Publications, Free Admission from the 11th to 13th
Kim Geumhee Book Talk, Creative Workshop, On-site Deposit Registration and Copyright Legal Consultations

An independent publishing festival featuring 221 teams of domestic and international independent creators will be held at the National Library of Korea. The festival will offer not only book exhibitions and sales, but also creative experiences, deposit registration, and copyright consultations. Attendees will be able to observe the entire process of independent publishing, from production and distribution to preservation, all in one place.

Poster for the independent publishing festival '2026 Seoul Publishers Table' hosted by the National Library of Korea from the 11th to the 13th at the National Library of Korea in Seocho-gu, Seoul. A total of 221 domestic and international independent publishing teams will participate to exhibit and sell books and creative works, as well as hold book talks, creative workshops, and copyright consultations. National Library of Korea

The National Library of Korea announced on the 7th that it will co-host the “2026 Seoul Publishers Table (Seoul Publishers Table·SPT)” with Storage Book & Film, from the 11th to the 13th at the National Library of Korea in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The event is open to everyone free of charge. On the 11th, it will operate from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on the 12th and 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

At the event venue, independent publishing writers and teams will exhibit and sell books and creative works they have planned and produced themselves. Visitors will have the opportunity to converse with creators and gain insight into how books are made and the creators’ ideas behind them.

Book talks and discussions will also be held. On the 11th, novelist Kim Geum-hee will speak on the theme “Three Names That Call Kim Geum-hee: Reader, Writer, and Publisher,” sharing her experiences as a reader, writer, and publisher. On the 12th, Lee Jungmi, CEO of Anonbooks, and Park Hyejin, CEO of Dar Publishers, will discuss experiences from the field of independent publishing. On the 13th, Yuki Aima, Food Director at D&Department, will meet with readers on the topic of sustainable food culture. Jinju Oh, CEO of Eco Islands, will share stories about connecting Korea and Taiwan through books.

The creative workshop will offer experiences such as “Making a Mobile Zine,” hand-binding notebooks, and drawing. “Zine” is a term derived from “magazine,” referring to independently created works that freely express personal tastes and stories. In the outdoor courtyard, readings by writers from 13 teams will take place, and visitors can also experience 13 types of audiobooks.

Practical support for independent publishing creators will also be provided. The National Library of Korea will explain the deposit system, which collects and preserves library materials published or produced in Korea as national literature resources. Support for on-site submission and registration of independently published works will be available.

The Korea Copyright Commission will operate a consultation booth staffed by attorneys and copyright legal consultants. Creators can seek advice on rights related to their manuscripts, photographs, and illustrations; the use of other people’s works; publication and licensing agreements; and how to respond to unauthorized use of their works.

Park Joo-ok, Head of Knowledge Information Management at the National Library of Korea, stated, “The National Library of Korea aims to be a strong supporter that goes beyond simply collecting independent publications, by helping creators connect with readers, protect their rights, and ensure their works become part of the nation's intellectual resources.” Details on the program schedule and participation can be found on the National Library of Korea’s website and the official Instagram page of the Seoul Publishers Table.

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