Asian publishers to meet in Seoul to debate artificial intelligence impact
Publishers from eight countries will convene in Seoul from November 3 to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing translation, production, and marketing across the book industry.
FTMQ Books, written by our newsroom0 views
Publishers from seven overseas markets will meet with South Korean counterparts in Seoul from November 3 to November 6 to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the publishing industry. Seoul Economic Daily reported that the Korean Publishers Society is hosting the event, named the 2026 Asia Publishing Week. Industry representatives will gather to discuss how the business should respond to technological changes. [1]
Participants will come from Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, and Germany, according to Seoul Economic Daily. The official theme for this year's conference is Publishing in the Age of AI: Between Crisis and Opportunity. [1]
Organisers noted that artificial intelligence has become embedded across the entire publishing workflow. Delegates plan to share insights on how technology affects acquisitions, translation, editing, production, and marketing strategies across international markets. [1]
In short
- The 2026 Asia Publishing Week takes place in Seoul from November 3 to November 6.
- The Korean Publishers Society is hosting the event.
- Publishers from seven overseas markets including Germany, Turkey, and Taiwan will participate.
- The conference theme focuses on publishing in the age of artificial intelligence.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Asian Publishers Gather in Seoul to Debate AI's Impact on BooksSeoul Economic Daily, 3h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Southeast Asia on Wikipedia
- [3]Environmental impact of AI on Wikipedia
- [4]Itaewon Books on Wikipedia
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 4 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
Related from FTMQ Books
Earlier reports of ours on the same people and subjects.
- Damon Galgut to meet Korean readers after winning Park Kyung-ni AwardTop Stories, 9d ago
- Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 attracts 236,000 visitors from 137 countriesIndustry News, 8d ago
- Sharjah International Book Fair 2026 to host thousands of global exhibitorsIndustry News, 15d ago
More in Industry News
- Vault and IDW to adapt popular web serials into comic books1h ago
- Former Affirm Press executives launch sales representation agency Manuka Books1d ago
- Everyman’s Library Marks Anniversary Events with Gathering in London1d ago
- Anne Carson Nobel win triggers Chinese market surge for translated works2d ago
- Romance publisher 831 Stories hosts inaugural Rom Con convention in Brooklyn2d ago
- Frankfurt Book Fair highlights trade concerns over technology and falling margins4d ago
Get the day in one email
Reports like this one, the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning. Free, one email a day; readers can comment under every report.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.
Comments
Loading
Join the conversation
Comments are open to readers of our daily email: the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning, free. Sign up and the comment box opens.
Already on the list? Enter the same address and we will send a sign-in link.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.