한국문학번역원

Program

Korean Literature Showcase

About

Since its launch in 2002, our annual International Workshop for Translation and Publication of Korean Literature has sought ways for Korean literature to interact with the wider world, addressing such topics as translation of Korean literature, overseaspublishing,culturalexchangeand digital publishing. Since 2018, the event has been held as part of Korean Literature Showcase, which introduces Korean literature and publishing industry to publishers invited from around the world.

History

Year	No.	Theme
2002	1st	The Publication of Korean Literature in Translation: Current State of Affairs and Measures for improvement, Translation Theory and Practice
2003	2nd	Foreign Rights and the Overseas Publication of Korean Literature
2004	3rd	What Constitutes “Faithful Translation” in Literary Translation ?
2005	4th	Assessment in Translation and Interpretation
2006	5th	Aesthetics of Communication: Assessing Translation from the Perspective of Publishers
2007	6th	Cultural Exchange and the Publishing of Translated Works
2008	7th	Difference and Equivalence: Culture in Translation
2009	8th	Translation and Overseas Publication of Korean Children’s Literature
2010	9th	Introducing Korean Theater and Plays Overseas through Translation and Publishing
2011	10th	Translation and Publication of Korean Literature in the Digital Era
2012	11th	K-Culture and Korean Literature in the Globalizing World
2013	12th	New Strategies for Promoting Korean Literature Worldwide
2014	13th	The Role of Translators and Literary Agents in Globalizing Korean Literature
2015	14th	Global Promotion of K-Books: The Role of International Publication and Korean Studies Programs
2016	15th	Classical Literature in the Global Era: Its Value and How to Share It
2017	16th	Cooperation and Expertise Sharing among Cultural Institutions
2018	17th	<2018 Korean Literature showcases> The International Symposium on Translation and Publication