The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Representative Library and the Jeonbuk Branch of the Public Library Association held a '2025 Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Public Library Cooperation Workshop' in Busan from June 17th to 18th.

Under the theme 'Libraries, Looking Back at the Past and Looking Forward to the Future,' the workshop brought together 55 directors and librarians from public libraries in Jeonbuk to explore ways to establish a cooperative system between libraries and enhance service quality.

Participants visited advanced cases such as the Busan Library, Busan Citizens' Library, and the F1963 Complex Cultural Space to share ideas on user-centered space operation and service innovation. In addition, discussions on the latest trends in domestic and international libraries and cooperation models were held through a special lecture by Oh Ji-eun, the chairperson of the Public Library Association.

This workshop, as a practical capacity enhancement program, is expected to serve as a foundation for organic cooperation and joint projects among Jeonbuk libraries in the future.

Lee Kyung-young, the head of the Department of Culture and Industry in Jeonbuk, stated, "It was a platform for communication and cooperation to strengthen the public nature and professionalism of libraries," adding, "We will continue to expand the foundation of library symbiosis through field-oriented policy support."