National Library of Korea to Participate in '2025 Paju Fair Book & Culture'... Operates Deposit Promotion Booth

Deposit Promotion Booth to Operate on October 25-26

The National Library of Korea will operate a deposit promotion booth at the '2025 Paju Fair Book & Culture,' which will be held in the Paju Book City area from October 25 to 26.

In accordance with the Library Act, the National Library of Korea collects and preserves all library materials published in the country. In particular, following the amendment of the law in 2016, the scope has expanded to include online materials such as e-books, audiobooks, and webtoons, further strengthening efforts to preserve the nation's intellectual and cultural heritage for future generations.

At this year's Paju Fair, the library will screen promotional videos for publishing professionals and the general public, and host a variety of interactive events such as an initial consonant quiz, souvenir giveaways, and four-cut photo sessions, aiming to widely promote the significance and importance of the deposit system.

Kim Heeseop, Director of the National Library of Korea, stated, "As the repository of the nation's knowledge and information, the National Library of Korea, which opened in 1945 and celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, is the representative national library. Deposit is not simply a procedure of submitting a book, but an important process to pass on the nation's intellectual and cultural legacy to future generations. The National Library of Korea plans to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the publishing industry to expand the deposit system."

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