Gwangju City Invites Participation in 'Bikgoeul Bookmadang' Book Fair

To Be Held on September 6-7 and October 11-12
Recruiting 40 Participating Bookstores Until the 25th

Bikgoeul Bookmadang Book Fair Recruitment Poster. Provided by Gwangju City

On July 14, Gwangju City announced that it is recruiting local bookstores to participate in the '2025 Bikgoeul Bookmadang' Book Fair until July 25.

This book fair is part of the 'Local Bookstore Revitalization Support Project' and has been organized to promote local bookstores and foster a culture of reading. The event will be held twice at City Hall: on September 6-7 and October 11-12.

A total of 40 teams, including Gwangju-certified local bookstores and independent bookstores, will participate to sell books and goods, and to present their own planned programs. Booths will be open from noon to 8 p.m., and all citizens are welcome to visit freely and experience a variety of content curated by local bookstores.

The city is accepting applications from local bookstores wishing to participate in the book fair through a public call. The final 40 teams will be selected based on criteria such as ▲whether the bookstore is located within the region and ▲the feasibility of the booth operation plan (including book discount plans, in-house programs, and curation themes).

Application forms can be downloaded from the 'Notices and Announcements' section of the Gwangju City website and should be submitted via email. For inquiries, contact the Gwangju City Cultural Heritage Resources Division. The results of the selection will be individually notified on July 31. Selected teams will receive an operating subsidy of 200,000 KRW and a basic booth (including one table, two chairs, and a tablecloth).

Jeon Soonhee, head of the Cultural Heritage Resources Division, stated, "This book fair will serve as an opportunity for local bookstores to become cultural hubs that communicate with citizens, going beyond their role as simple distribution spaces," and added, "We hope for active interest and participation from certified local bookstores and independent bookstores."

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