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7th Seoul Archive Fair: A Celebration of Our City

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The 7th Seoul Archive Fair will be held for free from October 23 (Friday) to 24 (Saturday) at the Seoul Archive Center.

Under the theme 'The City We Document', the fair introduces various aspects of Seoul recorded by its citizens.

There will be exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, children's programs, and citizen participation missions. Some programs, including lectures and films, require prior reservations.

From exhibitions and lectures to children's programs!

Don't miss the 7th Seoul Archive Fair, taking place for just two days. Check the schedule and reservation details!

'The City We Document'

What is the 7th Seoul Archive Fair?

The 7th Seoul Archive Fair is a cultural event where citizens and recording organizations share their unique perspectives on Seoul through documented stories and images. It provides a platform for new discoveries in familiar spaces such as redevelopment areas and Hanok villages.

Schedule: October 23 - October 24

Location: Seoul Archive Center, 1st floor information center and 2nd floor hallway

Theme: 'The City We Document'

Admission: Free

Individual recorders, recording organizations, and local institutions will participate, showcasing their records and activities to the public.

This is an opportunity to connect with recording activities happening throughout Seoul, from citizen recorders to local recording entities.

What are the key programs of the 7th Seoul Archive Fair?

The core program of this year's fair is '17 Perspectives on Documenting Seoul', showcasing various records and activities captured through individual lenses.

Program Schedule for October 23 (Day 1)

Time: Program: Location:

14:00 - 16:00 *Reservation Required [Lecture] Six Perspectives on Records: Recording for the Future, Our Role - Seolmunwon (Professor Emeritus, Pusan National University) 5th Floor Conference Room

16:10 - 17:40 *Reservation Required [Lecture] Documenting the City of Seoul: Tracing Seoul's Past and Present with AI and Archives - Song Chang-ki (Researcher, National Archives of Korea) 5th Floor Conference Room

19:00 - 21:00 *Reservation Required [Film Screening] 'Concrete Green Island' 1st Floor Stairs

Program Schedule for October 24 (Day 2)

10:30 - 12:30 *Reservation Required [Children's Program] 2026 Family Time Capsule (Session 1) 3rd Floor Education Room

12:00 - 17:00 (12:00 - 14:00) Record Booth Operation (Introduction of Record Booth Participants) 2nd Floor Booth

14:00 - 15:30 *Reservation Required [Lecture] Recording the Neighborhood with a Smartphone - Park Kim-hyung-jun (Photographer) 5th Floor Conference Room

17:00 - 19:00 *Reservation Required [Film Screening] 'Living Euljiro' + GV 5th Floor Conference Room

For the 7th Seoul Archive Fair, there will also be exhibitions and participatory programs that can be enjoyed without prior reservations.

Special exhibition: 'The City We Document'

Location: 1st Floor Lobby of the Seoul Archive Center

Experience program: 'I Will Document Seoul'

Location: 1st Floor Citizen Participation Zone of the Seoul Archive Center

Participate in a program where citizens document their vision of Seoul on pressure-sensitive cards, keeping the original record while a copy is displayed with others' records in the exhibition.

Book curation: 'Urban Structure'

Location: 2nd Floor of the Seoul Archive Center

Explore various perspectives on the city through selected books and independent publications.

Participate in missions to receive limited edition goods!

Visitors can engage in missions to explore different records and complete tasks to earn exclusive merchandise.

Visit at least four record booths, collect stickers, and complete the mission by writing a card in the Citizen Participation Zone. Participants will receive limited edition goods at the event booth.

Discover diverse records throughout Seoul and share your vision of the city while participating in this special mission!

A special opportunity to encounter various records of Seoul!

Check the official website for the program details and reservation methods.

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