The Korean Cultural Center in Egypt inaugurated the K-Comics World exhibition, marking Egypt as the first stop in a global tour celebrating the cultural impact and international appeal of Korean webtoons.
Held throughout the month of July, the exhibition spotlights the hit webtoon —co-created by writer Choi Gyu-seok and director Yeon Sang-ho—which was also adapted into a globally successful Netflix original series.
Choi Gyu-seok attended the opening ceremony and met with local audiences, sharing insights into the creative themes of the story, which explores human belief, fear, and justice amid supernatural judgment.
Webtoons, Korea’s original digital comic format, are known for their vertical scroll structure, cinematic visuals, and gripping narratives.
The exhibition offers a comprehensive introduction to the Korean webtoon phenomenon, featuring selected scenes from , interactive displays, a photo zone, stamp rally, and other engaging content for visitors of all ages.
The K-Comics World exhibition in Egypt is the first of five global stops, with upcoming editions scheduled to take place in Canada, China, Hungary, and Japan later this year.
Its launch in Cairo highlights the expanding global reach of Hallyu (the Korean Wave), and Korea’s growing cultural exchange with Egypt.
As part of the exhibition’s program, the KCC also hosted a special workshop featuring author Choi Gyu-seok, who discussed the production process of , his creative philosophy, and the current landscape of the Korean webtoon industry.
The exhibition is open to the public from July 1 to July 31, 2025, daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Korean Cultural Center in Dokki, Cairo.
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