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    PEN International Congress planning meeting


    17 Feb 2012. 00:00 - 00:00
    tbc, seoul, South Korea

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    Ahead of the 78th PEN Annual International Congress, Executive Director Laura McVeigh, International President John Ralston Saul, International Secretary Hori Takeaki and Board Member Marketa Hejkalova will meet with members of Korean PEN. The Congress will bring together members of PEN Centres and invited guests from around the world to take key decisions, exchange skills and experiences, and celebrate the 90th year of PEN International.

    PEN International celebrates literature and promotes freedom of expression. Founded in 1921, our global community of writers now spans more than 100 countries. Our campaigns, events, publications and programmes aim to connect writers and readers wherever they are in the world.