Ulsan Port Authority Donates Books to Support Visually Impaired Community
The New Year of 2026 has arrived.
The atmosphere in the region during the end of the year and the beginning of the new year seems to be shaped by exchanging well-wishes such as 'Thank you for your hard work this year, and I look forward to your continued support.'
Various institutions in Ulsan are engaging in interactions like this to strengthen partnerships.
Recently, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Welfare Center for the Visually Impaired and the Ulsan Port Authority held a meaningful exchange event.
On December 30, the Ulsan Metropolitan City Welfare Center for the Visually Impaired received a donation of books worth over 20 million won from the Ulsan Port Authority at the Ulsan Port Authority Open Library. This included 480 copies of three types of braille books and 180 audio books (USB & CD).
Among the donated braille books, three titles were selected as the 2025 'Book of the Year' by the Ulsan Library: 'Star Pharmacy' by author Choi Mi-jung for upper-grade children, 'Bouncy Ball' by author Kang I-ra for youth literature, and 'Two People’s International' by author Kim Gi-tae for adult literature.
Additionally, an audio book titled 'The History of Ulsan Port Read with Citizens,' narrated and recorded by Ulsan Port Authority employees, was included in both USB and CD formats.
This donation event was planned to enhance information accessibility for the visually impaired and to foster a cultural empathy through reading within the community.
The donated books are expected to be distributed to visually impaired individuals, organizations, and public libraries in the Ulsan area.
"Visually impaired individuals still face many limitations in their reading lives compared to those without disabilities. In this reality, the donation of braille and audio books by Ulsan Port Authority is a significant act of sharing that allows access to knowledge and culture. We hope this sharing is not a one-time event but leads to a model of cooperation where welfare centers and port authorities build trust and grow together with businesses and public institutions," said a representative from the Ulsan Metropolitan City Welfare Center for the Visually Impaired.
"We hope that the donated braille books provide visually impaired individuals not only with the joy of reading but also with moments of reflection and contemplation, paving the way for greater access to knowledge and culture. The Ulsan Port Authority will continue to listen to the diverse lives and voices of the community and consistently practice social responsibility through the values of sharing and solidarity," said Byun Jae-young, CEO of Ulsan Port Authority.
Since 2019, Ulsan Port Authority has maintained a relationship with the Ulsan Metropolitan City Welfare Center for the Visually Impaired, consistently supporting various alternative books, including braille books and audiobooks, to assist visually impaired individuals in their reading lives.
Moreover, through careful sharing, such as providing daily necessities for low-income visually impaired individuals, they are conveying warmth to the community. Such collaborations among Ulsan institutions contribute to the formation and development of community bonds.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/ulsan_nuri/224138806265
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