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Information Resource Center

Information Resource Center

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
    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. 

  • Holiday Series
    Holiday Series

    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.  

  • Window on America
    Window on America

    A glimpse into the U.S. through books and USG publications which are placed in educational institutions throughout Korea. View WoA map »

  • Mission Speaker Program
    Mission Speaker Program

    Arranged by request, this interactive presentation program provides a dialogue with American diplomats, students and/or organizations.  

  • IRC Exhibitions & Fairs
    IRC Exhibitions & Fairs

    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 Leadership Conference
    IRC Leadership Conference

    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 Orientation
    IRC Orientation

    IRC briefings or orientations for groups can be arranged by requests made in advance. Please conact at ircseoul@state.gov for the IRC Orientation. ircseoul@state.gov »

 



The following resources are available in the IRC. Materials are added continuously.

 

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 Package
We 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.
Youth Coordinator: http://club.cyworld.com/usyc06.
Interns: Please go to Job Opening web page.

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  • IRC Location: [Map]
    #10 Namyoung-dong, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul, Korea
    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 at the IRC, please contact     ircseoul@state.gov