Forum to Be Held at Changbi Seogyo Building on September 3
Available Both Online and Offline

The Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency announced on August 25 that it will hold the "2025 Publishing Industry Forum" under the theme "AI and Publishing: A Future Beyond Imagination" at 2:00 p.m. on September 3 at the 50th Anniversary Hall of the Changbi Seogyo Building.

2025 Publishing Industry Forum Poster. Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency

2025 Publishing Industry Forum Poster. Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency

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This forum will examine the impact and current status of artificial intelligence (AI) technology across the publishing industry, and discuss key issues and future directions that may arise in publishing, distribution, creation, and regulatory frameworks.


The keynote speeches will begin with "Readers on the Bridge - A New Horizon of Cognitive Expansion" by Professor Kim Sangkyun of Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Business. This will be followed by "Survival and Growth of Publishers: Digital Transformation and AI Utilization Strategies" by Ryu Youngho, Director at Kyobo Book Centre; "Enhancing Reading Experiences through AI Adoption" by Moon Jaehee, Head of the AI Service Team at Millie's Library; "AI and Writing from a Writer's Perspective" by Jeon Yunho, a science fiction writer and PhD in engineering; and "Ethical and Legal Issues and Challenges in the Publishing Industry in the AI Era" by Professor Han Juri of the Department of Media and Publishing at Seoil University. The forum will be moderated by Nam Seokhyun, CEO of Five Seconds.


On-site registration is available through the agency's website until 5:00 p.m. on September 1, and those who wish to participate online can watch via the agency's YouTube channel.



A representative from the agency stated, "Artificial intelligence is transforming the traditional workflow of the publishing industry," and added, "Through this forum, we will examine AI-related issues needed within the publishing sector and explore potential avenues for support."


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