한국도서관문화재단

Business Overview

Business Name

Overseas Public Libraries Initiative (ODA)

Hosted by

Library Policy Planning Unit of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Business Target

Developing countries with inadequate educational and cultural infrastructures

Business objectives

Supporting Developing Countries

Contribute to enhancing the quality of education and culture in recipient countries through improved public library environments in developing nations with inadequate educational and cultural infrastructures.

Professional Personnel Training

By enhancing the sustainability of business performance through a program designed to train specialists in relevant fields and support the development of mutual networks among library operators, including librarians, we aim to bolster their capabilities.

ODA Project Operations

Enhance Korea’s status as an ODA donor through the operation of these projects, leveraging Korea’s strengths in education and culture while meeting the needs of recipient countries.

Expansion of Interactions

Expansion of Mutual Exchanges and Cooperation Between Countries through Establishment of a Korean Resources Section in the Library and Expansion of Domestic Enterprises' Overseas Presence in Related Fields

Expand the Library to Enrich All Cultures.

We broaden the value of reading and culture within our communities, grounded in public service and expertise.

Business details

Support for the creation of public libraries (renovation, expansion, new construction), supporting equipment and content for the Suwon Public Library Bureau, enhancing local library operator capabilities, and supporting business promotion and management.

expectancy efficacy

Enhance ODA Expertise

Enhance ODA project expertise and elevate
national brand value by developing a distinctive
Korean public library ODA cultural initiative model.

Support for Public Library Development

Providing the driving force for social development by supporting the establishment of underdeveloped public libraries,
thereby promoting economic growth and welfare in the recipient country.

K-Content Expansion

Establishing a Korean resource center to disseminate K-content to recipient countries
simultaneously creates a foundation for domestic companies operating
in related sectors, including library electronic systems, to promote
industry growth and enhance bilateral exchanges and collaboration.

Recent developments

2023 - 2026

business expenses: KRW 62 million (Private Ordinary Subsidies)

Promote the construction of a new annex at the Ulaanbaatar Municipal Library in Mongolia and improve its environmental conditions.
Support the enhancement of librarian skills through book and equipment support, expert dispatches, and both domestic and international training programs.

2022 - 2023

business expenses: KRW 1.754 billion (private ordinary assistance)

Promote the improvement of the library environment in the Hanoi City Library, Vietnam, through its renovation and space reconfiguration.
Support the enhancement of librarian capabilities by providing resources such as books and equipment, dispatching experts, and hosting both domestic and international training sessions.

Business Inquiries

telephone inquiry

02-599-1181

Email Inquiries

hyeok@klib.or.kr

Business Areas

Establishment of Public Libraries Abroad