This is a Human Library event organized jointly by MAP (Migration to Asia Peace) and visual arts activist Jeram (Kang Young-hun). Three refugees who are active members of MAP will each become a “human book,” sharing their personal stories and having real conversations with attendees.

Event Details

  • Date and time: Thursday, June 16, 2025, 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM
  • Venue: Ihu Books (2F, 24 Mangwon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul)
  • Capacity: 20 participants
  • Participation fee: 10,000 KRW
  • Payment account: Shinhan Bank 110-238-814573 (Account holder: Kang Young-hun)

The full proceeds from the participation fee will go directly to the three human books joining us on the day as an honorarium.

Meet the Human Books

The three people below, all active with MAP, will serve as human books at this event.

  • Kim Min-hyuk
  • Eden
  • Rostami Reza

Each of them will share, in their own way, what life has been like as a refugee. Come and find out for yourself what stories they have to tell.

How to Register

Please sign up in advance using the registration link below.

Register here

Organizers

  • MAP (Migration to Asia Peace): A refugee and human rights organization founded in 2015. MAP supports involuntary migrants, including refugees, internally displaced persons, and survivors of human trafficking, helping them get back on their feet. Their work spans refugee protection, building public discourse around the right to health, improving access to information, and expanding social participation.
  • Jeram (Kang Young-hun): A visual arts activist who co-organized this event together with MAP.

Contact

If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch using the details below.