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    "data": {
        "id": 1729620,
        "msgid": "indonesia-and-korea-strengthen-literacy-cooperation-1778406686",
        "date": "2026-05-10 16:02:57",
        "title": "Indonesia and Korea strengthen literacy cooperation",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas) has received a donation of 150 Korean-language books and magazines from the South Korean Consulate General in Jakarta, aimed at enriching the \"Window of Korea\" section and promoting deeper cultural understanding beyond social media. This initiative, which includes storytelling competitions and bookmark-making activities, builds on prior collaborations to foster literacy and cross-cultural exchange between the two nations. The effort underscores Seoul's commitment to enhancing public engagement with Korean traditions, literature, and education, potentially boosting interest in Korea among Indonesians.",
        "content": "<p>Perpusnas Head E. Aminudin Aziz said the collection would enrich the\n\u201cWindow of Korea\u201d section on the 20th floor of the library\u2019s service\nbuilding in Jakarta and help attract more visitors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLearning about Korea is not enough through social media alone, but\nalso requires deeper reading materials. This new collection will\nencourage students, lecturers, and the public to visit Perpusnas,\u201d he\nsaid in an official statement in Jakarta on Sunday, noting that the\nhandover ceremony took place on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The cooperation builds on previous collaboration between the\ninstitutions, including the establishment of the \u201cWindow of Korea,\u201d a\nspecial reading corner dedicated to Korea-related library\ncollections.<\/p>\n<p>Consul General at the South Korean Embassy in Jakarta, Kang Won Joon,\nsaid the support reflects Seoul\u2019s commitment to strengthening literacy\nand cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Kang handed over 150 Korean-language books and magazines covering\nvarious topics, including culture, literature, art, cuisine, education,\nas well as books for children and teenagers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith these books, Indonesians can broaden their understanding of\nKorea and become more interested in visiting the country in the future.\nThis collection offers greater opportunities for Perpusnas visitors to\nexplore the richness of Korean traditions and culture,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the donation event, KCCI organized a Korean folktale\nstorytelling competition and bookmark-making activities, which drew\nstrong participation from children and parents.<\/p>\n<p>The storytelling competition was divided into two categories,\nchildren under 13 years old and general participants aged above 13, with\ncontestants presenting Korean folk tales as part of efforts to introduce\nKorean culture through literacy activities.<\/p>\n<p>Perpusnas said it hopes the \u201cWindow of Korea\u201d will serve not only as\na thematic reading space, but also as a medium for cross-cultural\nlearning that enriches public understanding of world literature and\nculture.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Upgrading trust in Korea\u2013Indonesia\u2019s strategic\npartnership<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, S Korea develop forest fire management\ncenter in Sumatra<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Lintang Budiyanti, Kuntum Khaira Riswan<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-and-korea-strengthen-literacy-cooperation-1778406686",
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