Reading Challenge and National Book Club League to Launch in July

As part of the national reading campaign '2026 Reading Korea,' various events including a reading challenge and a book club competition will be held.

The 'Reading Power Certification' program, which begins on July 1, allows participants to build their 'reading power' by verifying their reading records on the official campaign website (read365.kr).

Participants can earn points by completing missions such as posting reading verification photos, transcribing a single line, or writing a 100-character book review. They can progress through six levels, from 'Book Seed' (beginner) to 'Book Forest' (advanced), and receive prizes such as book gift certificates, reading kits, and e-book readers depending on their achievement level.

Starting July 8, the 'Book-in' program will launch, where participants can collect stamps by visiting book culture spaces such as bookstores, libraries, and book cafes across the country.

By obtaining a reading passport at participating institutions and collecting stamps through activities like purchasing books or participating in programs, participants can receive prizes such as book gift certificates and wireless earphones based on the number of stamps collected.

Additionally, the 'Book Club League,' a competition to promote community reading, began on June 1.

Groups can apply by September 3 along with a five-minute video introducing their activities. After expert evaluations and YouTube view counts, six teams will advance to the finals, and the 'Book Club of the Year' will be determined through a competition in November.

Participants who consistently read books through programs like 'Reading Power Certification' and 'Book-in' will be selected as 'Reader of the Year' at the end of the year and awarded prizes and certificates.

Choi Seong-hui, Director of the Content and Media Industry Division at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated, "This reading campaign and the 'Book Club League' were designed to help anyone easily and enjoyably engage with books and develop reading habits," adding, "We will continue to promote various participatory programs so that many citizens can naturally discover the joy of reading in their daily lives."

Detailed information regarding the schedule and participation methods for each program can be found on the official 'Reading Korea' website (read365.kr).

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