Jeonju International Picture Book Festival

전주국제그림책도서전

Korea's premier illustration festival celebrates picture books as global cultural content, featuring renowned international and Korean creators. The fifth edition, held at the Korean Sound Culture Hall, brings together Taiwanese illustrator Jimi Liao and Korean artist Kim Dong-sung under the theme "Picturing the Memories." The festival showcases original artworks, hosts author lectures and book signings, operates a publishers' book market, and launches emerging local artists. Additional programming includes dynamic performances, hands-on creative workshops, and publishing seminars exploring copyright exchange, with exhibition displays continuing through late October.

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Dates: Oct 2, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026
Venue: 31 Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do · 🌾 Jeonbuk
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00~18:00
Exact location: Korean Sound Culture Hall Exhibition Gallery
Organiser: Jeonju City
Phone: 063-230-1813

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
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Check the event's official site
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Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
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Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.

💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.