(14 Oct 2025) In a recent interview with Yonhap News Agency, Kim Hee-sop, director of the National Library of Korea, said, “Now is the time when the value of libraries becomes even clearer, as AI becomes more naturally integrated into everyday life.”
“AI requires high-quality, diverse datasets to improve performance,” Kim said. “Libraries are best suited to provide such data, as they preserve humanity’s intellectual assets — from historical records to modern digital materials.”
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the National Library, which is now focusing on AI innovation. The library recently launched “Library Plus(+),” a knowledge curation platform that explores how new technologies such as AI can be utilized.
The library also plans to introduce an “AI agent” service to help users search for books more easily and receive personalized recommendations based on their reading patterns.
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