Sister Lee Haein’s Poetry and Life Come Alive at Busan National University... ‘Haein Bookshelf’ Opens

Over 460 Books and Artifacts Donated by Sister Lee Haein

An Open Cultural Space Bridging Literature and Life

The literature and life of Sister Lee Haein, who has long comforted readers with her warm poetic expression, have found new life in a dedicated space at Busan National University.

On September 8, 2026, Busan National University Library held an opening ceremony for the 'Haein Bookshelf' in the book cafe on the third floor of the Central Library, unveiling over 460 donated books and personal items from Sister Lee Haein.

The 'Haein Bookshelf' is a space designed not only for the systematic preservation of materials donated by Sister Lee Haein to Busan National University, but also so that the university's members and the local community can together share the values embodied in her literature and life.

The name of the bookshelf comes from Sister Lee Haein’s pen name, 'Haein (海仁)'. According to the university library, it was envisioned as a cultural space where books and people, literature and life, come together—going beyond a simple archive for the donation collection.

The space houses approximately 430 books and more than 30 personal items donated by Sister Lee Haein. Visitors can gain a closer understanding of her literary world not only through her representative works, but also through a variety of artifacts that reflect her lifelong journey as a writer.

The opening ceremony was attended by Sister Lee Haein herself, university officials, and others who contributed to the creation of the Haein Bookshelf. The event included a progress report, congratulatory remarks, an address from Sister Lee Haein, a plaque of appreciation presentation, and the official opening ceremony.

After the opening, attendees toured the newly established bookshelf and shared thoughts on the significance of the donated materials and future ways to utilize them.

Lee Junhee, Director of Busan National University Library, stated, "The Haein Bookshelf is not only a place to preserve Sister Lee Haein's precious works, but also a space where one can encounter her literature and life and pass on their value to the next generation. We hope that it will become an open cultural venue for both the university community and the local residents to share the meaning of literature and life together."

The library plans to develop and run exhibitions, lectures, and reading culture programs centered on the Haein Bookshelf, all of which will highlight Sister Lee Haein’s literature and life. Through these efforts, the academic and cultural applications of the materials housed in the Haein Bookshelf will be gradually expanded.

Pusan National University Library held an opening ceremony for the "Haein Library," established with donated materials from Sister Lee Haein, on the 8th at the third-floor book cafe of the Central Library on campus, and took a commemorative photo.

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