Korea is holding a "K-Book Week" in Paris this month as part of celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties with France, Seoul's culture ministry said Monday. The event, running from Saturday to Sept. 18 (Paris time) mainly at the Galerie Joseph cultural complex in the Le Marais district, aims to introduce Korean books to French and European audiences, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said. Co-organized by the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea, the event includes a special exhibition of Korean picture books and literary works, author events, and exchanges between Korean and French publishers and agents. The event comes as Seoul and Paris mark 140 years of diplomatic ties, with President Lee Jae Myung in France this week for a state visit and summit with President Emmanuel Macron. Under the theme "Connect: Linking through Books," the program is designed to promote Korean titles in Europe and explore opportunities for rights sales and co-publishing deals, officials said. Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young is scheduled to visit the exhibition on Wednesd