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The Information Resource Center (IRC), the U.S. Embassy’s reference and research provider, delivers information about U.S. policy and society to the Korean people.
Our goal is to provide specialized, accurate and authoritative information about the United States to Korean institutions and professionals. Materials in the IRC cover key subjects about the United States: its government, economy, society, culture and people. 
:: Embassy Youth Forum: Real People Talking
 A monthly discussion forum where American diplomats and interested Korean youth sit at the same table, voicing honest opinions on contemporary issues facing the U.S. and Korea. |
 To celebrate American holidays and other special events, the U.S. Embassy schedules Holiday Series events for Korean youth and the public consisting of speakers, prizes and erformances. |
 A glimpse into the U.S. through books and USG publications which are placed in educational institutions throughout Korea.>> View WoA map |
 Arranged by request, this interactive presentation program provides a dialogue with American diplomats, students and/or organizations. |
 IRC actively participates in and designs exhibitions and book fairs throughout the country. Holding these activities helped to reach out to local public and promoted various U.S. culture. |
 IRC provides WoA institutions, local scholars and librarians a few opportunities to learn and share various aspects of library services and programs in Korea and in the U.S. among themselves. |
 IRC briefings or orientations for groups can be arranged by requests made in advance. Please conact at ircseoul@state.gov for the IRC Orientation. |
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 Ask a Librarian! (Reference & Research Service)Ask the IRC if you have questions about the United States! Contact us at ircseoul@state.gov. |
 Article Alert Service (Subscription Service) This monthly e-mail service sends abstracts of articles on significant issues in five thematic areas — international relations, environment, economics and trade, U.S. social and political processes, and the arts and humanities. Full text articles are available on request. |
 E-infoUSA (Subscription Service)This e-mail outreach service sends the official texts of transcripts and articles from the U.S. government and various think-tanks as they are published. |
 Free USG Publications (Print and Online)Free publications on various topics originally developed and produced by the U.S. government. Many of these publications are ideal for use as college textbooks or research material. |
 Topical Information PackageWe provide information packages related to outreach programs involving the Embassy. Packages include fact sheets, significant USG documents, and links. Visit IRC to get information packages. |
Staff: Please contact ircseoul@state.gov.
Outreach Products
• Article Alert
• E-Info USA
• Publications by Topic
• USKOREA Listserv
• New eJournal
• IIP Publications
Engaging the World
• White House
• America.gov
• Blogs at America.gov
IRC Location:
#10 Namyoung-dong,
Yongsan-Ku, Seoul,
Korea [Map]
E-mail:
ircseoul@state.gov
Telephone:
(02) 397-4114,
Fax: (02) 795-3606
Open Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Public Hours:
Monday-Friday
1:00 pM - 5:00 PM
The U.S.Embassy
offices are closed
on American and
Korean holidays.
• For questions about
public events and
resources ar the IRC,
please contact
ircseoul@state.gov
