K-books push deeper into global market at Frankfurt Book Fair

Korean publishers are pitching rights deals at this week’s Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from Wednesday through Sunday. Fifteen companies are presenting literature, picture books and web novels while seeking to develop Korean titles into global multimedia intellectual property. Government agencies are showcasing additional titles, supporting translation and overseas marketing, and connecting publishers with international buyers. The ministry said it wants Korean books to generate lasting value beyond copyright sales.

The 120-square-meter export consultation area features Munhakdongne, Pinkfong, Munpia, Mirae N, Book21 and Changbi.

Organizers are displaying 103 titles from publishers unable to attend, with professional agencies conducting consultations and follow-up discussions.

A separate 30-square-meter booth presents 89 titles from 20 publishers and agencies selected for K-Book Global 100.

A Friday investment event beginning at 10 am will feature pitches from Ahn Graphics, Woorischool and TCAgency.

Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency, Korea Creative Content Agency and Literature Translation Institute of Korea are jointly operating the Korean Pavilion under the theme “Crossroads of Stories.”

Published Oct 7, 2026 11:48 am KST

A promotional image for the Korean Pavilion for Frankfurt Book Fair / Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Korean publishers are expanding their reach at this week’s Frankfurt Book Fair, with 15 companies pitching rights deals and aiming to transform book titles into global, multimedia intellectual property.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency are operating an export consultation area at Frankfurt Book Fair from Wednesday through Sunday in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

The 120-square-meter space features publishers including Munhakdongne, Pinkfong, Munpia, Mirae N, Book21 and Changbi, covering literature, picture books and web novels while connecting Korean rights holders with foreign publishers and agencies.

Organizers are also displaying 103 titles from publishers unable to attend in person, with professional agencies handling consultations and follow-up discussions intended to move promising talks toward contracts.

A separate 30-square-meter booth is highlighting 89 titles from 20 publishers and agencies selected for K-Book Global 100, a new program that supports translation and overseas marketing based on individual markets and language regions.

On Friday, three participating companies — Ahn Graphics, Woorischool and TCAgency — are scheduled to pitch books and projects to international publishing officials at an investment event beginning at 10 am.

For the first time, Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency, Korea Creative Content Agency and Literature Translation Institute of Korea are jointly operating a Korean Pavilion under the theme “Crossroads of Stories,” bringing literature, humanities, picture books, web novels and webtoons into one promotional space.

A publishing-industry networking event is also scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. with Korean Cultural Center in Germany, bringing together publishing professionals from Germany, Britain, Italy, Japan and other markets.

Kim Jae-hyun, director general of the ministry’s Cultural Media Industry Office, said the fair is an important opportunity to demonstrate the competitiveness of Korean publishing and produce tangible business results.

“This year’s Frankfurt Book Fair serves as a crucial momentum to highlight the diversity of Korean publishing content in the global publishing market and generate tangible business outcomes,” Kim said. “Going beyond exporting K-book copyrights, the Ministry will reinforce field-oriented support to build a robust foundation for global expansion, ensuring that various K-book content intellectual properties (IP) continuously generate added value in the global market.”

The ministry said it aims to move beyond copyright sales and help Korean books generate lasting value through intellectual property across global content markets.

This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.

本周三至周日，韩国出版商齐聚德国法兰克福，参加法兰克福书展，洽谈版权交易。十五家公司展出了文学作品、绘本和网络小说，力求将韩国作品打造成为全球多媒体知识产权。韩国政府机构也积极展示其他作品，支持翻译和海外营销，并帮助出版商对接国际买家。韩国文化部表示，希望韩国图书能够创造超越版权销售的持久价值。

120平方米的出口咨询区入驻了Munhakdongne、Pinkfong、Munpia、Mirae N、Book21和Changbi等品牌。

主办方将展出 103 部因故无法到场的出版商的作品，并安排专业机构进行咨询和后续讨论。

一个独立的 30 平方米展位展示了入选 K-Book 全球 100 强的 20 家出版社和代理机构的 89 种图书。

周五上午 10 点开始的投资活动将有 Ahn Graphics、Woorischool 和 TCAgency 进行路演。

韩国出版业振兴院、韩国文化产业振兴院和韩国文学翻译院共同运营以“故事的十字路口”为主题的韩国馆。

发布于2026年10月7日上午11:48（韩国标准时间）

韩国馆参加法兰克福书展的宣传图片 / 图片由韩国文化体育观光部提供

本周的法兰克福书展上，韩国出版商正在扩大其影响力，共有 15 家公司推介版权交易，旨在将图书标题转化为全球性的多媒体知识产权。

韩国文化体育观光部和韩国出版业振兴院将于周三至周日在德国法兰克福书展上设立出口咨询区。

这个 120 平方米的空间汇集了 Munhakdongne、Pinkfong、Munpia、Mirae N、Book21 和 Changbi 等出版社，涵盖文学作品、绘本和网络小说，同时连接韩国版权所有者与外国出版社和代理机构。

主办方还展示了 103 部来自无法亲自到场的出版商的作品，并由专业机构负责咨询和后续讨论，旨在推动有希望的洽谈最终达成合同。

一个独立的 30 平方米展位重点展示了 20 家出版社和代理机构的 89 种图书，这些图书入选了 K-Book Global 100，这是一个根据各个市场和语言区域支持翻译和海外营销的新项目。

周五，三家参展公司——Ahn Graphics、Woorischool 和 TCAgency——计划在上午 10 点开始的投资活动中向国际出版界官员推介书籍和项目。

韩国出版业振兴院、韩国文化产业振兴院和韩国文学翻译院首次联合运营以“故事的十字路口”为主题的韩国馆，将文学、人文、绘本、网络小说和网络漫画汇聚到一个推广空间。

周四下午 4 点，韩国文化中心还将与德国合作举办一场出版业交流活动，届时将有来自德国、英国、意大利、日本和其他市场的出版业专业人士齐聚一堂。

韩国文化部文化传媒产业办公室主任金宰铉表示，此次展会是展示韩国出版业竞争力并取得切实商业成果的重要机会。

金表示：“今年的法兰克福书展是展现韩国出版内容多样性并在全球出版市场取得切实成果的关键契机。除了出口韩国图书版权外，文化部还将加强实地支持，为韩国图书的全球扩张奠定坚实基础，确保各类韩国图书内容知识产权在全球市场持续创造附加值。”

该部表示，其目标是超越版权销售，帮助韩国图书通过知识产权在全球内容市场创造持久价值。

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