Workspace and Book Fair Support for Small Publishers... Mapo Platform P Recruiting New Tenants

Applications Open to Mapo-gu Residents Until September 27
Three Two-Person Offices and Fourteen Open Office Seats Available
Support Includes Seoul International Book Fair Participation and Mentoring
Tenancy Period Up to Three Years

Platform P at the Mapo Publishing and Culture Promotion Center is recruiting new tenants for 2026, targeting small publishing companies and creators involved in publishing. The recruitment scale includes three two-person offices and 14 single-person open office seats.

Open office space at Platform P in Mapo Publishing Culture Promotion Center, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The center supports small publishing companies and creators related to publishing by providing workspaces, participation in book fairs, mentoring, and other publishing activities. The Korea Publishers Association

The Korea Publishing Culture Association announced on September 9 that it will be accepting applications for new tenants at Platform P until September 27. Selected tenants will be able to use workspaces and publishing support programs at the center starting in November.

Platform P, established in 2020 to leverage the regional characteristics of Mapo-gu, where publishing houses and design firms are concentrated, is currently operated by the Korea Publishing Culture Association under commission. It supports small independent publishers and various creators in the publishing ecosystem, enabling them to work and interact in one space while pursuing new publishing activities.

Tenants will have access to meeting rooms, lockers, an OA room with printing and binding equipment, and an open kitchen. The center is also equipped with a multimedia room, editing room, and a studio with product photography equipment. Additional support includes participation in domestic book fairs such as the Seoul International Book Fair, hosting and organizing book talks, and one-on-one mentoring with publishing experts. The tenancy period is two years and can be extended up to a maximum of three years following a renewal review.

This first recruitment round is open to those who have been registered residents of Mapo-gu for at least one year as of the announcement date. Eligible applicants include business operators who registered within the last five years in publishing-related fields, prospective entrepreneurs, and professionals from adjacent fields requiring collaboration with publishers. If there are any remaining seats after the first round, a second nationwide recruitment will be held.

To apply, applicants must review the '2026 New Tenant Recruitment' announcement on Platform P’s website and submit their documents via the provided application link. The deadline for applications is midnight on September 27. Results will be announced on November 3, and move-in is scheduled for November 9. Further details can be found on the center’s website.

A representative from the center stated, "Platform P is more than just a workspace; it is a place where small publishers and creators can meet, share experiences, and attempt new projects together. We look forward to applications from many publishers who are seeking opportunities for collaboration with colleagues."

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