Bucheon International Comics Festival (부천국제만화축제)
The Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) is Korea's premier comic festival, leading the development of the Korean comic industry and global comic culture exchange. Launched in 1998 and held annually in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, it serves as a platform to promote the excellence of Korean comics and foster interaction among domestic and international cartoonists and fans. The festival features a diverse range of programs including exhibitions, hands-on experiences, lectures, and awards ceremonies. Notably, special exhibitions that showcase the history and present of Korean comics, along with contests for emerging artists, garner significant attention. Furthermore, BICOF contributes to the globalization of Korean comics through exchanges with leading international comic festivals. Bucheon City strives to foster the comic industry as a specialized local industry, with BICOF at the heart of these efforts. It offers opportunities to experience the latest comic trends and various cultural content, establishing itself as a festival enjoyable for everyone, from families to comic enthusiasts.
| Address | 경기도 부천시 원미구 길주로 1 (상동) |
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| Phone | 032-310-3071 |