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After Dhaka University, the South Korean government has decided to set up a Korea-devoted section in the library of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).
The 'Window on Korea (WOK)' will be installed at IUB this year through the National Library of Korea, the South Korean Embassy in Dhaka has said in a press release.
This programme is aimed at increasing the understanding and interest of IUB students in Korean culture and history through a wide range of books and study materials related to Korea, according to the release.
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Under this programme, the National Library of Korea will fund the purchase of facility equipment such as computers, chairs, desk and signboard as well as books and materials related to Korea from 1,500 to 3000 volumes in the first year and 200 volumes yearly during the next five years.
Dhaka University installed the Korea Corner at its central library in 2013 with support from Korea Foundation (KF).
In addition to the Window on Korea, IUB is expected to host a King Sejong Institute, a Korean language education programme, this year with the support of King Sejong Institute Foundation of Korea.
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