Opening of Gangdong-gu Healing Book Forest 'Dunchon Library'

Total Floor Area 996.98㎡, 3 Floors... Nature-Friendly Design Featuring Zero Energy and Open Structure... Reading Deck Connected to Rooftop Garden... Enjoy Rest and Healing with Forest and Books

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) is opening Dunchon Library (21-8, Dongnam-ro 49-gil, Gangdong-gu) opposite Iljasan Park.

As the sixth district-run library that will serve as a foundation for local residents to enjoy reading culture, the opening ceremony will be held on the 30th at 3:30 PM.

With a total floor area of 996.98㎡ and three above-ground floors, the first floor houses the infant and children's reading room, the second floor has a general reading room, and the third floor includes book curation and a community room. The third floor's outdoor area and rooftop consist of a healing garden and reading deck.

Dunchon Library is a 'nature-friendly' library where visitors can enjoy reading along with the surrounding nature. Designed as a 'zero-energy building,' it enhances insulation functions and utilizes renewable energy such as solar power, expecting an energy self-sufficiency rate exceeding 50%.

Additionally, all spaces have an 'open structure,' allowing free movement between indoor reading rooms and outdoor reading decks to enjoy reading. The interior, designed with eco-friendly materials such as wooden bookshelves, harmonizes with the outdoor space overlooking Iljasan, providing a rich sense of openness as if reading in a forest.

The first-floor infant and children's reading room is arranged with fun spaces considering children's eye level, making it ideal for children and guardians to enjoy reading and play together. The third floor operates as a reading healing-specialized space where customized book recommendations by theme and small lectures are held.

The library is stocked with about 20,000 books selected considering various age groups from infants to adults. The library will operate from November 1, with operating hours from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays (closed on Tuesdays) and from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, stated, “We expect Dunchon Library to be a reading culture space harmonized with the natural environment where residents can heal with books and improve their quality of life,” adding, “We will do our best to expand living SOC that enriches the daily lives of residents.”

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