Seoul International Book Fair, Korea

Launched in 1954, the Seoul International Book Fair has been Korea’s biggest book festival for nearly 70 years. The event connects those who make books with those who read them, bringing together publishers, writers, scholars, artists, editors, and readers with the purpose of sharing knowledge and information.
Seoul International Book Fair

Launched in 1954, the Seoul International Book Fair has been Korea’s biggest book festival for nearly 70 years. The event connects those who make books with those who read them, bringing together publishers, writers, scholars, artists, editors, and readers with the purpose of sharing knowledge and information.

International Exhibitor Information 

Registration Schedule 

  • Early Bird: 22 January – 9 February, 23h59 KST
  • Basic: 10 February – 23 February, 23h59 KST

How to Register for SIBF 2026 

  1. Go to website: www.sibf.kr/en/
  2. Register/Log-in
  3. Submit your online application

Direct link for SIBF 2026 application

Rights Professional Registration and Professional Pass Sales 

  • First release: Mar. 27 (Fri.) 10:00 AM (GMT/UTC+9)
  • Second release: Mar. 27 (Fri.) 7:00 PM (GMT/UTC+9)

Limited quantities, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rights Professional Application Process

① [Log in as a Rights Professional] Create Account and log in (link)
② [Register as Rights ProfessionalsMar. 27(Fri.) – Apr. 24(Fri.)
  • First release: Mar. 27(Fri.) 10:00 AM (GMT/UTC+9)
  • Second release: Mar. 27(Fri.) 7:00 PM (GMT/UTC+9)
③ [Pass Fee PaymentApplicants will be notified individually (in April)
④ [Table assignment]
 Table number will be updated on the “My Page” section of the website (in May)
⑤ [Enter the Rights Center] June 24–26 (Wed.–Fri.)