Busan English Library, operated by the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, is an English-only public library with a collection of approximately 80,000 items. It also operates the Busan English Digital Library to enhance access to English learning opportunities and improve reading accessibility.
The library continuously expands its print and electronic resources, offers tailored, ongoing English programs for students across Busan, and provides English clubs and camps, establishing itself as a leading public institution for English education in Busan.
The library aims to evolve into a future-oriented platform integrating library services and English education.
Library Overview
- Library Name: Busan English Library
- Address: 734, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
- Facilities: Gross Floor Area: 1,071.9㎡ (1F-5F, Busan Global Village)
Floor | Spaces | Remarks |
1F-4F | Busan Global Village | Deullak Nallak (1F) |
5F | Busan English Library |
- Parking: Not available (1 min from Buam Station, Line 2, Exit 1)
- Staff: 5 (including 3 librarians)
- Opened: July 1, 2009
Main Features
- Korea’s first English-only public library and digital library services
- Level-based catalog search system and English reading assessment programs
- English reading programs and experiential learning programs with native-speaking instructors
- Public education and community outreach programs
Nearby Attractions: Cultural Venues, Parks, Temples, and Local Dining
- Lotte Department Store (Busan Branch), Bujeon Market, Lotte Mart (Busan Branch), Traders (Seomyeon Branch)
- Busan Citizens Park, Busan National Gugak Center, Busan Concert Hall
- Samgwangsa Temple, Seonamsa Temple
- Busan Children’s Grand Park(Seongjigok Valley Reservoir)
- Jeonpo Café Street and Jeonpogonggu-gil Street, Seomyeon (the largest downtown in Busan)