Grand People's Study House

Grand People's Study House
인민대학습당
Study House in May 2015
LocationPyongyang, North Korea
TypePublic
Established1982 (1982)
Other information
Websitewww.gpsh.edu.kp
Grand People's Study House
Hangul
인민대학습당
Hanja
人民大學習堂
RRInmin daehakseupdang
MRInmin taehaksŭptang

The Grand People's Study House (Korean: 인민대학습당) is the central library located in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. The library was built in 1982 in honour of the Supreme Leader Kim Il Sung's 70th birthday. It is located in the centre of the capital, situated on Kim Il Sung Square by the banks of the Taedong River, and it is near the Juche Tower, further establishing a connection between the people and the Juche ideology.

While the library is the centre of Juche studies, lectures and materials concerning other topics can also be found there. Materials are strictly accessible to librarians and staff, but people can still search the online or print catalogues to find what they would like to borrow. A formal communication from the library is issued to the offender's employer if a borrowed item is not returned on time. Staff members are then required to return the item right away. Likewise, foreign publications are available only with special permission.