National Library of Korea Signs MOU with National Asia Culture Center to Share Asian Cultural Knowledge Resources

Agreement Ceremony Held on September 16

The National Library of Korea announced on September 17 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Asia Culture Center under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on September 16 to establish a system for sharing and cooperating on Asian cultural knowledge resources.

On the 16th, the National Library of Korea signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Asia Culture Center. From the left, Kim Sanguk, Director of the National Asia Culture Center, and Kim Heeseop, Director of the National Library of Korea. Provided by the National Library of Korea

The main points of this agreement include: cooperation in collecting and sharing knowledge resources in the field of culture from Asian countries; strengthening the network of libraries across Asian countries; digitization and joint utilization of materials related to Asian culture; and organizing joint exhibitions and workshops to promote understanding of Asian culture.

Since its opening in 1945, the National Library of Korea has played a pivotal role in expanding national knowledge information by extensively collecting, preserving, and providing access to knowledge resources from both Korea and abroad. Through this agreement with the National Asia Culture Center, the library plans to expand the collection of knowledge resources from the Asian region and contribute to enhancing the understanding of Asian culture.

Kim Heeseop, Director of the National Library of Korea, stated, "This agreement will serve as an important opportunity to expand and mutually utilize knowledge resources from Asian countries, based on the abundant resources and experience possessed by both institutions. The National Library of Korea will continue its efforts to expand national knowledge resources and create an environment where everyone can freely access and utilize them."

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