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The University Librarian Prof. Maria Musoke (C) displays the historical Library Guest Book first signed by HRM Queen Elizabeth on 20th February 1959 after Korean Ambassador H.E. Park Jong Dae (R) appended his signature during the Official Korea Corner Opening, 6th August 2014, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Left is Mrs. Park, also in-charge of Cultural Affairs, Korean Embassy Kampala.

At a highly colorful ceremony, the Ambassador of Korea to Uganda H.E Park Jong Dae launched the Korea Corner at Makerere University Main Library on 6th August 2014.  The launch was as a result of long term relationship between Makerere University and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uganda, to enhance the learning and teaching of Korean language in the institution.

According to the University Librarian Prof. Maria Musoke, the corner was set up to promote cultural and academic exchanges between Makerere University and South Korea. To achieve this, Prof. Musoke said, the corner will be stocked with reading materials computer facilities to help the students to acquire knowledge and skills on Korean language and culture.

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