November 2nd ~ November 8th, 2020 / 2020 SIWF will go online through the festival website: www.siwf.or.kr
Launched in 2006, the Seoul International Writers’ Festival (SIWF) is a global literary festival aimed at expanding opportunities to enjoy literature and providing a platform for international exchange in Seoul. Between 2006 and 2019, a total of 217 writersfrom54 countries were invited to take part. By focusing on the multilateral impact created by writers and readers as well as life and literature, the SIWF aspires to develop into a festival of international renown and scale.
| Year | Theme | Location | Writers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Newness | Seoul and Yeongju-si | 20 Korean writers, 16 foreign writers |
| 2008 | Communication + Inspiration | Seoul and Yeongju-si | 20 Korean writers, 20 foreign writers |
| 2010 | Fantasy + Empathy | Seoul and Jeonju-si | 12 Korean writers, 12 foreign writers |
| 2012 | Reality + Imagination | Jeju-do and Seoul | 10 Korean writers, 10 foreign writers |
| 2014 | Eros and Dream | Jeju-do and Seoul | 14 Korean writers, 14 foreign writers |
| 2016 | The Forgotten and the Unforgettable | Seoul | 14 Korean writers, 14 foreign writers |
| 2018 | Nowhere/ Now Here | Seoul and Paju | 15 Korean writers, 14 foreign writers |
| 2019 | Thousands of Mirrors Reflecting Us | Seoul | 18 Korean writers, 13 foreign writers |
Schedule / Venue
November 2nd ~ November 8th, 2020 / 2020 SIWF will go online through the festival website: www.siwf.or.kr
Kyung Jin (Claire) Literary Exchange Team
E-mail. siwf@klti.or.kr
Tel. 02-6919-7721
06083 LTI Korea, 32, Yeongdong-daero 112-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
TEL: +82-2-6919-7714 / FAX: +82-2-3448-4247
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