Opening the Era of Reading Nation

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Announcing the Reading Nation

On March 11,

the ‘Reading Nation Declaration Ceremony’ took place

at the Wisdom Forest Conference Room in Paju Publishing City.

This declaration represents Paju's vision for a new cultural city,

aiming to enhance the quality of life for citizens through books

and advance towards a sustainable cultural city.

More than 200 citizens, including library, education, and publishing professionals,

attended the ceremony to celebrate this event.

Earlier in January, the government emphasized 'reading' as a core competency

for living in the AI era during the National Assembly's declaration ceremony

and the launch of the Reading Nation Promotion Committee.

Paju City decided to make 'reading' a core value for urban development

based on its regional characteristics as a city of publishing and culture.

The goal is to grow beyond being a 'city that makes books' to a 'city of books'

where every citizen has easy access to literature.

As educational gaps widen due to digital overexposure,

the need to strengthen basic competencies has emerged.

Reading, which anyone can easily and continuously practice,

is seen as an alternative that many citizens resonate with.

The declaration of the Reading Nation signifies a redesign of future education

focused on critical thinking, judgment, and literacy.

When the value of reading takes root in citizens' daily lives,

the city can develop into a healthier cultural community.

A student from Seonyu Middle School, who read aloud at the event, said,

'Books are not just sources of answers but friends that make us think.'

Reading slowly amidst short videos and quick information

is what I believe helps us become better people.

I hope this ceremony encourages youth to read more,

think deeply, and dream big.'

Library users passionately supported and welcomed this declaration.

Paju City, leading the publishing culture in South Korea,

plans to expand reading spaces centered around public and small libraries,

and to operate various reading programs such as citizen reading groups,

meetings with authors, and book talks.

Additionally, efforts will be made to enhance reading activities for children and youth

and to continuously promote cultural events linked to the publishing city,

growing the reading ecosystem further.

As part of the event, author Park Jun gave a lecture,

emphasizing the importance of deep reading and reflection in a rapidly changing world.

'A city that reads and discusses, Paju is moving forward on the path to becoming a Reading Nation.'

Through this declaration, we look forward to Paju becoming a 'city of books'

where books become part of citizens' daily lives, growing together with them.

Paju is advancing towards becoming a Reading Nation where everyone reads and grows together.

Through books, the city and citizens are naturally connected,

and the culture of reading is expanding in everyday life.

In the future, Paju will continue to create meaningful changes as a city that embraces books.

 
Source :https://blog.naver.com/paju_si/224221244811

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