Established in 1947, the Korean Publishers Association is Korea’s oldest and largest private-sector organization and covers all facets of the publishing industry.

The KPA seeks to develop the publishing industry and aid it in contributing to society, collaborating with authors, and building a new reading culture.
It is active in the various sectors of education, research, policy development, festivals, copyright exchange, and more to pursue its tasks of advancing the publishing industry and defending the freedom to publish. Publishing and the freedom to publish are the cradle of democracy and books are the foundation of civilization.
By identifying various ways to distribute books, the KPA endeavors to ensure that no one falls through the cracks in society. Drawing upon the strength and purpose of its approximately 700 full member companies and 2,000 associate member companies, the KPA is always exploring new potential in publishing to respond to the rapidly changing media environment as well as climate change.

The BICBF, Korea's first international children's book fair, is a festival and platform dedicated to fostering a diverse children's book industry and promoting the exchange of children's literature from all around the world.

In 2024, the inaugural Busan International Children's Book Fair (BICBF) welcomed over 50,000 visitors, marking its first step as a global festival of children's books. Based in Busan, which has established itself as a hub for the East Asian cultural content industry, the BICBF aspires to become Asia's leading platform for children's content. The BICBF serves as a vital stage for introducing Korean children's books to the world while providing a venue for publishers, authors, illustrators, and industry professionals to gather and share their experiences.

The sea is where life began, the home of all living things.
It is a cradle that nurtures life and carries us to meet others across the waters.

The sea can be rough, but it also connects us, guiding adventures and new encounters.
Through it, we explore, discover, and make friends.

The sea is a place of dreams. We can find treasure islands, face pirates, and become anything we imagine.
Every time we see the blue sea, we think of dreams and possibilities.

At the Busan International Children’s Book Fair, we set sail on a sea of stories through books about the sea.
Come and meet friends from all over the world in Busan, the city connected by oceans.