Korea Manhwa Museum & Bucheon International Comics Festival (Sept 26–28)

📚 Discover the boundless world of comics and animation in Bucheon City, Gyeonggi Province! From Itaewon Class, the hit drama based on a web...

📚 Discover the boundless world of comics and animation in Bucheon City, Gyeonggi Province!

From Itaewon Class, the hit drama based on a webtoon, to K-Pop Demon Hunters, a global animation set in Korea— Korean comics and animation are now in the global spotlight. 🌍

At the Korea Manhwa Museum, where you can explore the history and evolution of Korean comics up close, and at the Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF), which captivates fans from all over the world every year, a special experience awaits you! 🎉

Korea Manhwa Museum 

📌 1 Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

🔸 Hours: 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00)

※ Closed: Every Monday, Jan 1, Lunar New Year & Chuseok holidays

🔸 Admission: KRW 5,000 

As the first and largest comics museum in Korea, the museum offers a complete look at the history of Korean comics from the early 1900s to today. 

Along with permanent exhibitions, there are seasonal special exhibitions, as well as hands-on and educational programs for children, 

making comics fun and accessible for all generations.

📖 From nostalgic classics to the latest webtoons, this is an ideal destination for comic fans and a great outing spot for families. 🖋️ 

Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF 2025)

📌 Around the Korea Manhwa Museum

🔸 Festival Dates: Sept 26 (Fri) – Sept 28 (Sun), 2025

🔸 Admission: KRW 5,000 (General ticket)

🔸 Official Website: https://www.bicof.com/

The representative festival of Korean comics, where you can fully immerse yourself in their charm!

With exhibitions, cosplay, author meet-and-greets, animation screenings, and more, there’s something for everyone.

Main Programs

- Special & curated comic exhibitions

- Side Programs: Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival, author talks & signings, animation screenings, comic busking

- Interactive Programs: Caricatures, Webtoon OST contest, comic experience booths, cosplay competitions, unique events

- Plus: Food trucks, comic cafés, and plenty more to enjoy

✨ Step into the world of comics this September! 

Experience an unforgettable comic-themed journey in Gyeonggi Province. 💚 

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