The American Corner Busan is a resource center located on the first floor of the Busan Metropolitan Simin Municipal Library that will provide the people of Busan with open, factual, and accurate information about the United States, its people, culture, history, government, and institutions. Students seeking to conduct research on the United States and members of the general public desiring to improve their English language skills through free access to a comprehensive collection of English language print and electronic materials will benefit from the American Corner’s presence at the Simin Library.
Since 2000, the U.S. Department of State has funded the development of 99 American Corners in over 28 countries worldwide. The American Corner at the Busan Metropolitan Simin Municipal Library will supplement the library’s existing 500,000-volume book collection and enhance the variety of educational programs already offered by the library by providing additional educational programming in English on a regular basis.