Eleven Hanji books to be exhibited at Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun

The 2026 Hanji Book Special Exhibition will run from November 1 to 30 at the Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun Branch, featuring 11 titles produced with five publishing houses. Visitors can explore various genres and participate in a letterpress experience program during the month-long event.

The 2026 Hanji Book Special Exhibition, which introduces books that expand the use of Hanji into literature and picture books, will take place at the Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun Branch from November 1 to 30.

Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Craft & Design Foundation, this exhibition introduces 11 types of Hanji books produced in collaboration with five publishing houses. Through various genres including poetry collections, novels, and picture books, visitors can explore the characteristics and cultural value of Hanji used as a book material.

The participating publishers are Munhakgwa Jiseongsa, Munhakdongne, Minumsa, BIR Publishing, and Changbi Publishers. The exhibited books include And So, One Day, Love by Choi Seung-ja, Beautiful Dawn by Ma Hae-song, Looking at Poetry 2026 by Gu Yun-jae and 7 others, Salmon by Ahn Do-hyun, Grandma Judy by Park Wan-suh, The Yalu Flows by Mirok Li, We Have Arms Made for Loving by Kang Bo-won and 9 others, River by Suzy Lee, The Seven Friends in the Young Lady's Room by Lee Young-kyung, The Complete Poems of Baek Seok by Baek Seok, and The Midnight Ant Fairy by Shin Sun-mi.

In addition to the exhibition and sale of Hanji books, a letterpress experience program will be operated on-site. An event wishing for the inscription of Hanji on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list has also been prepared to allow visitors to experience the production methods and cultural significance of Hanji.

The exhibition is open daily from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Books may sell out early depending on stock availability.

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