South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Library Committee held a meeting on October 30th at the Gyeonggido Library in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The meeting, titled “2026 1st Library On-site Communication Roundtable,” aimed to discuss and gather input on library policies and initiatives. Representatives from various libraries across the country participated in the discussions. The event focused on enhancing communication between the central government and local library stakeholders. Officials emphasized the importance of libraries as community hubs and their evolving role in the digital age. The Ministry and Committee plan to leverage insights from the meeting to shape future library development plans for 2026 and beyond, further strengthening the library system in South Korea. This gathering marks a continued effort to foster collaboration and improve library services nationwide.