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[BICBF 2024] Fellowship Program Application OPEN!

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Busan International Children's Book Fair 2024

Fellowship Program Application OPEN!

  BICBF 2024 Fellowship Program

  • Dates          28 Nov. – 1 Dec. 2024
  • Venue         Hall 2, Exhibition Center 1, BEXCO
  • Host            Korean Publishers Association
  • Organizer   Seoul International Book Fair, BEXCO
  • Sponsor      Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Busan Metropolitan City
As the first international children’s book fair in Korea, Busan International Children’s Book Fair takes its first step this year. As Busan is establishing itself as a hub for the East Asian culture industry, hosting Busan International Film Festival and G-star, BICBF aims to become Asia’s leading platform for children’s content industry. 

The BICBF 2024 Fellowship Program purposes to reinforce international exchange in children’s book publishing industry. If you are selected for the Fellowship Program, you will receive free access to the Copyright Center at the BICBF 2024, as well as airfare support. We hope you will build diverse and active business relationships through the BICBF 2024 Fellowship Program.

  Fellowship Program Schedule 

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  Who can apply?

Rights professionals, including publishers, editors, agents, copyright experts, content providers, etc.
  • Overseas professionals who have experience in importing Korean children’s content(children’s books, picture books, toy books, educations, animated films, characters, workbooks, original contents IP, etc).
  • Overseas professionals who are interested in importing Korean children's contents and wish to collaborate with Korean content industry.

  How to apply for a Fellowship Program 

Apply on BICBF Website (bicbf.or.kr)

  ① Create your account as a fellowship applicant
  ② Fill out the online application
  ③ Submit your application
※ If you cannot apply through the website, apply via Email

  • Online Application                    8 - 28 Jul. 2024
       ※ Please submit the application no later than 28 July 2024, 23:59 KST(UTC/GMT +9 hours).
  • Results Announcement            6 Aug. 2024

  ※ Exhibitor applications are scheduled to be open from 15 Jul. to 16 Aug. 2024.
Contact 

  
※ Please note that it may be difficult to respond to calls and emails on Saturdays and Sundays.