BICBF 2025 Fellowship Program
Busan International Children’s Book Fair, the first international children’s book fair in Korea, marks its second edition 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 2025 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 2025, as well as airfare support.
We hope you will build diverse and active business relationships through the BICBF 2025 Fellowship Program.
Fellowship Program Schedule
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STEP 1
Online Application21 Jul. – 17 Aug. 2025
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STEP 2
Screening -
STEP 3
Results Announcement26 Aug. 2025
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STEP 4
Submission of required documents & Professional registrationRegistration
scheduled to be
opened in September -
STEP 5
Attend BICBF 202511 – 14 Dec. 2025
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STEP 6
Submission of
business reports* to-be informed
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.
Benefits
| Support for one person’s airfare (Reimbursement only) |
Round trip, only for economy class
• Please note that the actual airfare will be reimbursed to you after the BICBF 2025, and the amount can not exceed the specified maximum support amount. • Participants are responsible for covering their accommodation while staying in Busan. • The airfare will be reimbursed only when the required documents are submitted. • Maximum support amounts for airfares : Northeast Asia 400USD/ Southeast Asia 500USD/ South Asia 1,200USD/ West Asia 1,000USD/ Oceania 1,200USD/ North America 1,600USD/ Latin America 2,500USD/ Europe 1,000EUR/ Africa 1,600USD.. |
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| Free access to the Rights Center | Each participant receives one designated table inside the Rights Center throughout the BICBF 2025.
※ The table number and supply details are to be noticed in October. |
| Free Exhibition of Rights Trade Books |
Free exhibition of books at the joint exhibition zone inside the Rights Center throughout the BICBF 2025.
※ The participants must bring their books for the exhibition. |
Requirements
| Before the Fair | At the Fair | After the Fair |
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Submit required documents • Bank information • Travel expense claim form • E-ticket |
• Have at least 3 meetings with Korean Rights professionals • Exhibit books in the Joint Exhibition zone • Attend networking events |
Submit the business report |
