 | 3–6 December, 2026
Hall 2, Exhibition Center 1, BEXCO, Busan |
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Busan International Children's Book Fair — OVERSEAS EXHIBITOR RECRUITMENT 2026 BICBF
Overseas Exhibitor Recruitment We invite overseas publishers to join the Busan International Children's Book Fair this December, at BEXCO, Busan, Korea.
This section provides general information for overseas exhibitors participating with a booth, including booth specifications, participation fees, registration, and application procedures. BICBF also runs a separate Fellowship Program for overseas rights professionals - see the details further below. |
Stand Type Booth Size Information Each exhibitor is provided with a 4.5m × 2m booth space for book display, sales, and brand presentation. |
Booth Space 4.5m × 2m Book display & sales
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◆ Booth images are illustrative examples for reference only. |
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Overseas Exhibitor Guide | Eligibility | - Children's book publishers and related organizations based outside Korea.
- Priority is given to publishers with a track record of publishing in Korea. | Application Period | 9-30 September, 23:59 (KST) | Selection Announcement | 30 October 2026 | | Participation Fee | USD 1,200 per booth
(same rate for Basic and Independent booths) | | Basic Booth | 1 signage panel · 2 tables · 2 chairs
4 spotlights · 1 socket included | Independent Booth | Exhibit area and 1kw of electricity supply included |
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REGISTRATION GUIDE How to Register ① Access the new BICBF Exhibitor Application Website (exh.messeesang.com/bicbf/login)
② Create a new account on the website and log in as an "Exhibitor"
③ Complete and submit your exhibitor application |
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APPLICATION PROCESS Application Procedure | ① | [Registration] Online Application
* Results to be announced in October | | ② | [Payment] Payment within 2 weeks of receiving the invoice
* Invoice will be issued after the result announcements | | ③ | [Apply for Utilities] Apply for Utilities and Fascia Board | | ④ | [Attend BICBF 2026] 3rd Dec. (Thur) – 6 Dec. (Sun) |
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After reviewing your application, the BICBF Organizing Office will contact you by phone. Please prepare a brief operating plan of at least three lines, including your booth operation concept, whether you plan to hold events, and your promotion and program plans.
You may reply with the plan to the email address that will be provided later. The information you submit will be used as a reference for fair operations. e.g. New picture book display & sales / Author signing / Book play program / Children's hands-on activities, etc. |
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2026 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Also open: the Fellowship Program
for overseas rights professionals. Alongside our call for overseas exhibitors above, BICBF also invites overseas rights professionals — publishers, editors, agents, copyright experts, and content providers — to apply for the Fellowship Program and connect with Korean children's content in person. |
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW Who can apply? Rights professionals, including publishers, editors, agents, copyright experts, content providers, etc. ① Overseas professionals with experience importing Korean children's content (children's books, picture books, toy books, educational materials, animated films, characters, workbooks, original content IP, etc.)
② Overseas professionals interested in importing Korean children's content and collaborating with the Korean content industry. Schedule ① Online Application: 11–30 September 2026
② Results Announcement: October 2026 ◆ The above schedule is subject to change.
◆ Please submit your application no later than 30 September 2026, 23:59 KST (UTC/GMT +9). |
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BENEFITS | ① Support for one person's airfare (reimbursement only) | | ② Free access to the Rights Center | | ③ Free exhibition of rights trade books |
◆ Exhibition benefit is subject to change.
◆ Please find full details on the BICBF website. |
HOW TO APPLY How to apply for the Fellowship Program Apply on the Google Form ① Open the Google Form using the button below
② Fill out the required information
③ Submit your application no later than 30 September 2026 ◆If you cannot apply through the Google Form, apply via email.◆ Fill out the application form and submit it to bicbf@kpa21.or.kr.◆ All applications must be submitted no later than 30 September 2026, 23:59 KST (UTC/GMT +9). |
| 2026 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR | | | Meet your readers
in Busan this December. | | | From book displays and sales to author and reader programs,
share your titles and stories with a new audience. | | | | We look forward to welcoming overseas children's book publishers and related organizations. | | | | | | | | | | Application Deadline 30 September, 23:59 (KST) |
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2026 BICBF Secretariat
Email. bicbf@kpa21.or.kr
Phone. +82-2-733-8402 (ext. 9927)
Website. https://bicbf.or.kr/enOrganized by Korean Publishers Association | Sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism · Busan Metropolitan City |
