Gimcheon City Councilman Lee Seungwoo: A Library is the Future of the City

A Call for Bold Investment from the Executive Branch During the Five-Minute Speech
A Space That Embodies the Philosophy and Future of the City

At the 258th extraordinary session of the Gimcheon City Council in North Gyeongsang Province, held on March 12, Councilman Lee Seungwoo presented his vision for the direction of future library construction in Gimcheon during a five-minute speech.

Councilman Lee shared his visits to the Takeo City Library in Japan, the "Library Above the Clouds" in Yusuhara Town, and the Matsuyama Children's Library, emphasizing that "a library is not just a storage space for books, but a place that embodies the philosophy and future of a city."

He highlighted examples where libraries, combining wooden architecture and cultural or experiential programs, have become regional landmarks and cultural spaces where citizens gather. He noted that the charm and experiences offered by these spaces are key factors in promoting library use.

Meanwhile, Gimcheon City is currently pursuing the construction of a wooden library through a demonstration project using domestic timber wooden architecture.

Councilman Lee concluded his five-minute speech by stating, "A wooden library is more than just a construction project; it can become a city asset that reflects Gimcheon's natural environment and identity. I hope it will be created as a space where children stay and citizens visit, and that it will serve as a library shaping Gimcheon's future."

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