KOFURN 2026 Guide — Free Pre-Registration, Exhibit Sectors & KINTEX Transit

South Korea’s premier international furniture and interior design trade show, KOFURN 2026 (Korea International Furniture & Interior Fair), takes place at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 (Halls 7 and 8) from August 27 (Thu) to August 30 (Sun), 2026.

Organized by the Korea Federation of Furniture Industry Cooperatives (KFFIC) since 1981, KOFURN is the country’s longest-running and most influential furniture expo. The 2026 edition showcases modern residential furniture, ergonomic office solutions, bespoke art furniture, home decor, and smart home appliances, alongside the concurrent Korea International Woodworking Machinery Fair. Visitors who pre-register online receive free entry (regularly 10,000 KRW).

KOFURN 2026 Event Overview#

Key Exhibition Sectors#

Spanning Halls 7 and 8 of KINTEX Center 2, the exhibition is divided into specialized lifestyle and manufacturing zones:

1. Home Living Furniture: Premium sofas, ceramic and solid wood dining tables, motion beds, luxury mattresses, and modular wardrobes.
2. Office & Industrial Furniture: Ergonomic task chairs, height-adjustable electric desks, acoustic partitions, and specialized laboratory/library furnishings.
3. Art Furniture & Designer Showcase: Avant-garde craft creations and conceptual furniture pieces by emerging Korean designers.
4. Lighting & Home Deco: Pendant lighting, ambient lamps, eco-friendly wall finishes, designer home textiles, and fine art pieces.
5. Kitchen & Tableware: Modular cabinetry, high-end cookware, artisanal ceramics, and modern dining accessories.
6. Smart Home & Appliances: Massage chairs, air purification systems, and IoT-enabled home automation solutions.
7. Woodworking Machinery (Concurrent): CNC wood routing machines, edgebanders, industrial dust collectors, and raw timber materials.

Free Pre-Registration & Admission Guide#

Pre-registering online eliminates ticket queues and waives the 10,000 KRW entrance fee.

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    A[Arrive at KINTEX Center 2 Halls 7 & 8 Lobby] --> B{Pre-registered?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Scan Mobile Barcode at Self-Kiosk]
    B -->|No| D[Fill Out On-site Form & Pay 10,000 KRW]
    C --> E[Receive Visitor Badge]
    D --> E
    E --> F[Enter Halls 7 & 8 Exhibition Gate]
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Visitor Tips & Guidelines#

• Bring Room Floor Plans: If you are shopping for a new residence or remodeling project, having floor plans and exact room measurements saved on your phone makes on-site consultations with furniture vendors significantly more effective.
• Pet Policy: Pets are allowed inside the exhibition hall only if securely placed in a pet stroller, sling, or enclosed carrier bag. Leashed walking inside the venue is strictly prohibited.
• Shipping & Installation: Bulk furniture purchases made on-site are scheduled for direct home delivery and assembly via each exhibitor’s logistics network.

Transportation & Parking Details#

KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 is quickly reachable from downtown Seoul via the GTX-A express line.

Parking Tip: Underground parking zones E and F in Center 2 provide direct elevator access to Halls 7 & 8.

Related Guides#

• Venue hub: KINTEX Concert & Exhibition Guide: Everything for Show Day
• Getting here: Seoul Station to KINTEX in 17 Minutes: GTX-A Route + Bus & Subway Backups
• From the airport: How to Get from Incheon Airport to KINTEX
• Parking: Goyang Stadium & KINTEX Concert Parking Guide 2026 — 6 Alternative Lots
• Luggage: How to Store Luggage When Visiting KINTEX or Goyang Stadium
• First visit: First Time at KINTEX? Complete Visitor Guide