Read & Share on World Book & Copyright Day --- Rest, Read, Recharge

27 March 2026

Exhausted from striving but unable to rest? Step into the Read & Share event on World Book & Copyright Day—pausing is not just allowed, it’s celebrated. In Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop, Yeongju opens a quiet sanctuary for people worn out by life’s rush. Her story speaks to anyone “too tired to compete, yet unable to lie low”: it’s okay to stop.


"Navigation Oasis" Bookshop · Manager Challenge

Become Yeongju for a day and design your ideal bookshop!

You will form a teams with other participants to design your own ideal bookstore and curate a unique reading list. You may present your idea through video, PowerPoint, poster, or other creative formats. The best manager team will be selected by vote and be able to take away books from your curated list , as well as other amazing souvenirs.

Health & Wellbeing Sharing Session

We will host a sharing session on how to deal with sleep disorders by a professional doctor, sharing easy tips to ease PhD-related insomnia and recharge better.

Join Us

Reading doesn’t put us above others—it lets us stand beside each other.

Date & Time: 23 April (Thursday), 14:00–16:00
Location: Multifunction Room 03, The Library, UNNC
Registration: click the link to reserve a place 

*By picking up the book, you commit to attending the event on 23 April. A confirmation email will be sent closer to the event to confirm your attendance.