The Bucheon City of Literature office is delighted to announce the launch of the 2026
Bucheon Residency Program, open to writers, poets, translators, graphic storytellers who
have at least one published work and are currently engaged in creative writing.
This program aims to foster international exchange, enhance mobility for literary artists,
and provide a unique environment to develop new work while connecting with Korean
readers and the local community.

We warmly invite writers, translators and comic/graphic novel creators affiliated with a
UNESCO Creative City of Literature(outside of South Korea) to apply for this exciting
opportunity. We hope that the chosen guests enjoy this dynamic and unique
environment of Bucheon.
Writer in Bucheon Residency

• Duration : Appproximately 4 weeks
• Dates : November 2026
• Application Deadline : 28 August 2026
  
  What We Offer
• Round-trip airfare and transportation from/to the airport
• Accomodation for approximately one month at the Bucheon Residence
• An opportunity to get engaged with the local cultural scene and connect with the
  Bucheon literary community
• A dedicated coordinator to help plan meetings, events, and cultural activities

Applicants must :

• Be affilated with a UNESCO City of Literature outside of South Korea
• Have at least one published work (literature, translation, comics, graphics, etc)
• Be proicient in English or Korean for communication
• Show interest in Korean culture and literature
• Be willing to participate in the local literary events, meetings, interviews, and festivals
• Attend at least one local literary or exchange event in Korea during the residency
• Produce a piece of creative work that features Bucheon in some form – either as a
  short text(fiction or non-fiction), serialized writing, or an illustrated work inspired by
  life in Bucheon or Korean culture. The completed work will remain under the
  copyright of Bucheon City, to be used for promotional purposes.
  
  Application form :