To be announced (due to take place in September ~ October)
The Seoul International Writers’ Festival (SIWF) is a global platform for literary exchange between Korea and the rest of the world. Between 2006 and 2020, the festival invited 240 writers from 54 countries to participate in its various programs, therebyexpandingopportunities for readers in Korea to enjoy literature. In 2021, LTI Korea’s bilingual readings—first launched in 2016—will be incorporated into the festival to provide more enriched experiences.
| 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
To be announced (due to take place in September ~ October)
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
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