Librarians endeavor to obtain the rightful social recognition of libraries. Librarians are responsible to protect the national cultural heritage and social memories. Librarians should be free from prejudice, interference, or temptation of any kind in selecting knowledge resources. Librarians strive for standardization in organization of knowledge resources. Librarians protect personal information of the users and are not forced to disclose this information.
Librarians maintain dignity as professionals engaged in public organizations.
Librarians always perform their duties with pride as professionals. Librarians always maintain honest attitude and self-esteem. Librarians do not attempt to gain any illegitimate benefit related to their work. Librarians sincerely observe the professional ethical code. Proclaimed at the Korean Library Association National Convention after one year of preparation.