24 April 2024, Seoul - In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Philippine ? Korea Diplomatic Relations and in celebration of National Literature Month, the Philippine Embassy made another donation of books and publications to the Seoul Metropolitan Library (SML). On behalf of the SML and the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), Director Kim Yonghwan of the Knowledge and Culture Division received from Ambassador Dizon-De Vega the books and publications.

This year's theme for National Literature Month is "Ang Panitikan at Kapayapaan (Literature and Peace)" that aims to enable a meaningful discussion about the importance and contribution of literature in maintaining and spreading peace in the country and in communities.

As April also marks "Filipino Food Month (FFM)" or "Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino", the donation focused on works as well as publications with culinary content. This year's FFM theme is "Engaging the Youth in Shaping the Future of Philippine Culinary Heritage and Gastronomy".

Director Kim welcomed the addition of the culinary publication materials to the Philippine Section in the Global Collections Room and expressed his appreciation for the second donation by the Embassy. Also present during the simple donation ceremony was Cultural Officer Anthony Cornista. END