‘National Library Conference and Exhibition’... Opening Ceremony in Changwon

Held Again in Changwon Special City After 13 Years Since the 46th Event in 2009

The 59th National Library Conference and Exhibition was successfully held at the Changwon Convention Center in Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] The 59th National Library Conference and Exhibition was held successfully on the afternoon of the 12th at the Changwon Convention Center (CECO) in Gyeongnam.

Changwon Special City stated that the National Library Conference and Exhibition, held until the 14th, is the largest festival in the library sector since 1962, marking its 59th event this year. It added that it was especially meaningful as it was held again in Changwon, the Northeast Asia hub city that was promoted to a special city 13 years after hosting the 46th event in 2009.

The opening ceremony on this day began with a pre-performance by the fusion performance team ‘Arian’ under the theme ‘Back to Everyday Life! Libraries Together,’ followed by the opening address by Nam Young-jun, president of the Korean Library Association, and the announcement of the next host city. Additionally, a welcoming speech was given by Jo Myung-rae, the 2nd Deputy Mayor of Changwon Special City, followed by an awards ceremony for excellent libraries in the national library operation evaluation.

In particular, the city operated a special booth for two days starting from the first day of the conference on the 12th to promote excellent achievements in city administration and libraries. On the second and third days of the conference, from the 13th to the 14th, Changwon plans to promote itself by preparing unique experiential tourism programs such as shooting experience at Changwon International Shooting Range, a tour of the old downtown alleys of Masan Changdong, and a trip along the modern cultural history path of Jinhae. Furthermore, on the third day of the conference, the 14th, an exploration program of excellent libraries within Changwon Special City, including Changwon Central Library, will be conducted.

Deputy Mayor Jo said at the opening ceremony, “We welcome the hosting of the 59th National Library Conference and Exhibition in Changwon Special City, and we will create libraries as spaces that provide new inspiration and hope to citizens, making Changwon a cultured city of distinction.”

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