MAP (Migration to Asia Peace) is hosting “Refugee Living Library” events in Seoul and Jeju Island to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, 2022. Refugees living in Korea will become “human books” and share their own stories directly with you.
Visual arts activist Jeram will also be taking part, and MAP director Kim Young-ah will provide consecutive interpretation throughout.
Seoul Event
- Date: Monday, June 20, 2022
- Venue: Ihu Books (2F, 24 Mangwon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul)
- Format: Human-book talk
In Seoul, three human books will share their stories: Kim Min-hyuk, Eden, and Rostami Reza. Attendees can listen as they would read a book and chat freely with the speakers.
Jeju Events
Events run across three days, Sunday June 19 to Tuesday June 21, at two venues on Jeju Island. Three human books will take part: Mununu Justin, Yasmin, and Majun. Programs are tailored for different age groups, including children, teenagers, and adults.
Sunday, June 19 | Eoddeon Baram (Seogwipo)
- Venue: Eoddeon Baram, 374 Sanbang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si
- Registration: Kim Se-hee, 064-792-2830
| Time | Program | For |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30-5:00 PM | Children’s drawing workshop | Children |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Book talk | Adults |
In the children’s drawing workshop, participants talk with a human book and then draw pictures of their favourite person, a happy memory, a sad moment, or something precious to them.
Monday, June 20 | Bookshop Sorisomun (Jeju City)
- Venue: Bookshop Sorisomun, 8-31 Jeojidong-gil, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si
- Registration: Jeong Do-seon, 010-8298-9884
| Time | Program | For |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Book talk | Adults & teenagers |
At the book talk, attendees listen to a human book’s story and join an open conversation together.
How to Register
All events are open to registration by phone. Simply call the contact person listed for the event you would like to attend.
| Event | Contact person | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, Jeju, Eoddeon Baram | Kim Se-hee | 064-792-2830 |
| June 20, Jeju, Bookshop Sorisomun | Jeong Do-seon | 010-8298-9884 |
Organiser
MAP (Migration to Asia Peace) is an organisation in Korea that supports the settlement and rights of refugees and migrants. If you have any further questions about these events, you can find more information on MAP’s official Instagram account (@map_asiapeace).