Publication Promotion Agency Establishes 'Reading Rooms' in Wanju and Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do

Reading Spaces Established in Andeok Village, Wanju and Senior Center in Jeonju

The Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency has established and opened two 'Reading Rooms' in the Jeollabuk-do region on November 10, in cooperation with 'Chaekmaeul Haeri' in Gochang, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, to bridge cultural gaps between regions and promote the sustainable spread of reading culture.

Wanju 'Andeok Village' Reading Room. Provided by Korea Publication Culture Industry Promotion Agency

The 'Urban-Rural Symbiotic Regional Reading Culture Expansion' project is part of efforts to foster mutual regional development. It aims to build a sustainable, community-centered reading culture ecosystem by providing bookshelves, desks, chairs, and books to rural villages in Jeonju and across Jeollabuk-do.

Since June 2023, the Agency has established 'Reading Rooms' in a total of five locations, starting with 'Gochujang Ikneun Maeul' in Sunchang, followed by 'Seogok Maeul' in Jeonju, 'Kkotdure Maeul' in Jeongeup, 'Won Saekjang Maeul' in Jeonju, and 'Uridongnae' in Jangsu. The newly created spaces are 'Andeok Village' in Wanju and 'Seobu Sinsigaji I-Park Senior Center' in Jeonju.

'Andeok Village' in Gui-myeon, Wanju County, is a representative rural experience and recreation village, where both visitors and residents needed access to books and a reading space. In addition, the 'Seobu Sinsigaji I-Park Senior Center' in Jeonju serves as a leisure and cultural activity space for the elderly in the city. With the establishment of this Reading Room, it has become more than just a resting place, providing an environment where seniors can enjoy reading and communication together.

An official from the Agency stated, "We hope that these small reading spaces in local villages will become cultural hubs that connect residents," adding, "We will continue to create additional Reading Rooms in villages interested in reading activities within Jeollabuk-do, and will steadily promote a variety of symbiotic programs to vitalize the reading culture."

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