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Reading culture festivals in South Korea

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South Korean cities are implementing various initiatives to promote reading culture. Namyangju has been designated as the host for the 2027 Korea Reading Festival, an event intended to establish the city as a “humanities city” by incorporating the philosophy of historical figure Jeong Yak-yong into its programming. In other regions, cities October 2026, several municipalities held large-scale outdoor festivals. In Yangju, the ‘2026 Reading Theme Park’ at Hoecheon Neutinamu Park featured book picnic kits, mini book talks on topics such as Yangju writing and Siheung are hosting outdoor reading festivals. These events include activities like AI, and picture book picnics, musical therapy. Siheung hosted the ‘2026 Siheung Chaekmorak’ at Gaetgol Ecological Park, which included jazz performances, poet book talks, and literary exhibitions designed to encourage citizens vintage typewriter experiences. In Daedeok-gu, the ‘2026 Daedeok-gu Reading Culture Festival’ utilized local parks to engage host a ‘Book Picnic’ and a book donation program involving 500 volumes. Meanwhile, Namyangju held its ‘2026 Book Festa’ at Dasan Cultural Park, featuring a book market with books in natural settings. local and independent creators, outdoor movie screenings, and lectures. The city intends to expand these programs as part of its preparations for the 2027 Korea Reading Grand Festival.

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