Jeonnam Provincial Library Opens 'Munhwa Maru' Complex Cultural Space

33 Billion Won Invested
Book Cafe, Community Area, and More Created

Kim Youngrok, governor of Jeollanam-do, attended the opening ceremony of the complex cultural space "Munhwa Maru" held at Jeonnam Provincial Library on the 13th, delivered books to families giving birth in 2025, and took a commemorative photo. Provided by Jeonnam Province

On October 13, Jeollanam-do held a commemorative event for the opening of Munhwa Maru at the 4th floor of the Jeonnam Provincial Library, under the theme "The Future of Jeollanam-do Lies in Books."

The event was attended by Kim Youngrok, governor of Jeollanam-do; Yoon Myeonghee, chairperson of the Landscape Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council; council members Na Gwangguk, Choi Seonguk, and Choi Misuk; more than 50 public library directors from the province; and over 100 participants in total, who celebrated the opening.

The program included a "Hero Balloon Show," a congratulatory performance by the Mokpo City Choir, a promotional video highlighting the growth and future vision of the provincial library, a book delivery ceremony for families with children born in 2025, and an official opening performance.

In addition, awards for contributions to library development were presented to four public libraries (Suncheon Shindae, Gwangyang Yonggang, Yeosu Yi Sunshin, and Hwasun Yeollin), ten public officials, two volunteers, and families recognized for avid reading.

Notably, Suncheon Shindae Library and Gwangyang Yonggang Library were selected as the best public libraries in the 2024 Public Library Evaluation.

Munhwa Maru is a complex cultural space created by utilizing 1,252 square meters of unused space on the 4th floor of the Jeonnam Provincial Library, and features a book cafe, community area, and spaces for experiences and exhibitions. The project was completed over approximately two years with a total investment of 3.3 billion won. After a trial operation on September 4, it has now officially opened.

Equipped with exhibition, performance, experiential, and community functions, Munhwa Maru plans to continuously host a variety of cultural and artistic events in collaboration with related organizations, including local artist exhibitions, book concerts, small music performances, audiobook experiences, and transcription programs.

Governor Kim stated, "Munhwa Maru will be an open space where residents can connect with others and find healing through books, art, and music," and encouraged, "Let us work together to create a Jeollanam-do where people who love reading are happy."

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