“Reading Books is Fun”… Gijang-gun’s Children’s Reading Project ‘Cheon Gwon-ui Geurimchaek’ Sees First Completer

Kim Kidong Achieves Reading 1,000 Picture Books in 8 Months

Busan Gijang-gun (Governor Jeong Jong-bok) recently announced on the 31st that the first completer of the Gijang-gun children's reading project, "One Thousand Picture Books," has emerged.

The protagonist is Kim Gi-dong, a first-grade student attending Banggok Elementary School. Since participating in "One Thousand Picture Books" in May, Kim Gi-dong has read all 1,000 picture books in just eight months.

Kim Gi-dong shared, "Reading books was fun, so I wanted to read faster, and the process of reading 1,000 books was not difficult at all."

A Gijang-gun official said, "We hope that more children will participate in the future to gain broader reading experiences and a sense of accomplishment."

"One Thousand Picture Books" is a children's reading project conducted by the Gijang-gun library for children aged 5 to second grade in elementary school. Those who read all 1,000 picture books and complete the stamp book receive a certificate and a medal. The project is operated at Jeonggwan Library, Jeonggwan Children's Library, and Naerisaera Library, with 387 students currently participating.

For more details, please visit the website or contact Jeonggwan Library, Jeonggwan Children's Library, or Naerisaera Library.

Kim Ki-dong, the first child to complete the Gijang-gun Children's Reading Project 'One Thousand Picture Books'. Provided by Gijang-gun