‘K-Book Festival’ to be held in Tokyo, showcasing modern Korean literature with participation from 58 publishers

The “K-Book Festival 2025,” aimed at introducing the charm of Korean literature to Japanese readers, will be held on November 22–23 at the Publishing Club Building in Jimbocho, Tokyo. The Korea Foundation (KF) and the K-Book Promotion Association announced on November 21 that the festival will feature a variety of programs—including author, editor, and translator talks—to present contemporary Korean literature.

A total of 58 publishers, both domestic and international, will operate booths displaying a wide range of Korean books. In addition, the festival will run a “K-Book Fair” simultaneously across 75 bookstores nationwide, allowing readers throughout Japan—from Hokkaido to Okinawa—to access the latest Korean publications.

This year, the festival has expanded into a comprehensive cultural event combining literature, film, and exhibitions, featuring the “100-Year History of Korean Literature” exhibition and special screenings of literary films such as Milyang and Dongju. Actor Park Jung-min, who starred in Dongju and serves as CEO of the publishing company “Muze,” will personally participate in interviews and talk events.

Other programs include Q&A sessions with popular writers Na Tae-ju, Choi Eun-young, Baek Su-rin, Lee Seung-woo, and Lee Yu-ri; a talk celebrating the release of Learning Korean through BTS’s 10 Legendary Songs; and a presentation on the creative process behind the novel Broccoli Punch. All major programs will be livestreamed on the festival’s official website and YouTube channel.

A representative of the K-Book Promotion Association said, “Interest in Korean literary waves continues to grow in Japan. With over 3,000 attendees last year, we expect this year’s festival to further expand cultural exchange between the two countries.”