Ulsan Library Launches Book Price Refund Campaign 'Pangpare'... 3rd Year Boosting Local Bookstores

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Ulsan Library is set to fully launch the 'Book Price Refund Project' this year.

Started in 2020, this project allows readers who purchase books with Ulsan Pay at local bookstores to read the books within 4 weeks and return them to any of the 20 participating public libraries in the region, after which the book price is refunded in Ulsan Pay.

Last year, a total of 2,502 people participated, returning 4,199 books.

This year, the project continues with the same terms, allowing up to 2 books per month within a limit of 40,000 KRW.

However, applications are restricted for children's books, workbooks, advanced-level specialized books, and books that are contaminated or damaged.

Books returned to the library are either registered at Ulsan Library or donated to local small libraries, contributing to the virtuous cycle of books.

An official from Ulsan Library said, "The Book Price Refund Project, now in its fourth consecutive year, has greatly helped foster a reading culture in our city thanks to the strong response from citizens and active cooperation from public libraries in the Ulsan area," adding, "We hope for continued interest and participation to revitalize neighborhood bookstores and promote reading culture."

For detailed information such as the local bookstores where book purchases are possible and the participating public libraries in the region, please refer to the 'Book Price Refund Service' on the Ulsan Library website.

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