Otakon

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: KOMACON on manhwa preservation

At Otakon 2026, Comics Beat interviewed KOMACON, an organization devoted to preserving manhwa while supporting working artists.

Adam Wescott - August 21, 2026

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Moon Taeyeon on creating characters

KComicsBeat interviews Moon Taeyeon at Otakon 2026 about their artistic process and why characters should grow with the reader.

Adam Wescott - August 12, 2026

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Park Seulki Rhea on manhwa’s present

KComicsBeat interviews manhwa scholar Park Seulki Rhea about the state of modern manhwa and ongoing struggles to preserve the past.

August 11, 2026

OTAKON ’25 Interview: Lim Duckyoung talks comics and toys

At Otakon 2025, Lim Duckyoung discusses his comics background, his Toontoy line of figurines, and just how much he loves "The Simpsons."

August 29, 2025

OTAKON ’25: The days of tiger smoking

At Otakon 2025, educational manhwa artist Moon Inho discussed the creation and significance of Otakon's new tiger mascot Bada.

August 13, 2025

Otakon ’24 Interview: Moon Inho and educational manhwa

Adam Wescott - August 16, 2024

Learn more about Korean educational manhwa from working artist Moon Inho in this in-depth interview!

Otakon ’24: The obscure world of Korean educational manhwa

Adam Wescott - August 12, 2024

Adam Wescott recently took to Otakon 2024 to detail a unique panel in “The World of Korean Educational Manhwa and its History” that centered on the history of Korean educational manhwa