Yangju City Relocates 'U-Library' to Deokgye Station Plaza... 24/7 Smart Reading Service All Year Round

Yangju City (Mayor Jeong Deokyoung) announced that it has relocated the existing Deokjeong Station U-Library to the Deokgye Station Plaza to enhance reading accessibility for residents of Hoecheon New Town, and began full-scale operations on July 13, 2026.

Yangju City (Mayor Jeong Deokyoung) has relocated the existing Deokjeong Station U-Library to the Deokgye Station Plaza to improve reading accessibility for residents of Hoecheon New Town, and officially commenced operations on the 13th. Provided by Yangju City

The U-Library is an unmanned smart library utilizing information and communication technology (ICT), providing a contactless book service that allows users to borrow and return books 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Citizens can freely use the library at any time they wish, regardless of library operating hours, including during commuting times, weekends, and holidays.

This relocation is aimed at expanding the cultural infrastructure of the Hoecheon New Town area and creating a reading environment closely integrated with daily life. The newly installed Deokgye Station Plaza is a location with a high volume of foot traffic from subway users and residents of Hoecheon New Town, so it is expected to significantly improve convenience for citizens.

The U-Library has been stocked with approximately 500 books, including new releases, bestsellers, and requested titles from citizens, reflecting the results of a survey conducted among Hoecheon area residents. Members of Yangju City Library can borrow and return books in the same way as at regular libraries.

Yangju City plans to offer a diverse range of books through regular updates to the collection and, in the initial stages of operation, will focus on thoroughly inspecting the facility and system to ensure stable service. In addition, the city will analyze usage patterns to continuously expand smart library operations in response to citizen demand.

An official from Yangju City stated, “The newly relocated Deokgye Station Plaza is a hub with a high volume of foot traffic from subway commuters and residents of Hoecheon New Town, and we expect it to become a key location for meeting citizens’ daily reading service needs. We will continue to make efforts to ensure that citizens can conveniently use library services in their daily lives.”

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