Grand People’s Study House, National library at Kim Il Sung Square, North Korea
Description
The Grand People's Study House is the national library in Pyongyang, offering extensive research facilities and reading spaces across multiple floors. The building combines traditional Korean architectural details on its facade with modern equipment for digital access inside.
History
The library opened in 1982 as a major national project for public education and research. Its construction was completed in a relatively short period, reflecting the government's investment in building institutional infrastructure at that time.
Culture
The building functions as a major center for public learning, where people study diverse subjects and access books on local and international topics. Visitors observe readers focused at tables throughout the halls, using the collections for personal study and research.
Practical
The building offers many reading rooms and lecture spaces where visitors can work and access computer resources. The facility is large enough to accommodate many people at once, with clearly marked areas and easy navigation throughout the different floors.
Did you know?
Foreign books for local readers come with special permission requirements, reflecting how access to certain materials is controlled. This policy offers insight into how information flow is managed within the institution.
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