The KAIST library invited the Embassy of the United States (U.S.) to introduce the American Center Korea (ACK), Window on America, and the EducationUSA service. The purpose of the program was to aid KAIST students in understanding the United States through different media.

The American Center Korea, the U.S. Embassy’s reference and research provider, is a program that delivers information about U.S. policy and society to the Korean people. ACK provides specialized, accurate, and authoritative information about the U.S. to Korean institutions and professionals. Materials in the ACK cover key subjects about the U.S., such as its government, economy, society, culture, and people. Although gathering most of the official information about the U.S. requires a specific and time-consuming process, the ACK is open to the general public, but only ACK members are allowed to borrow books or digital video discs (more commonly referred to as DVDs). Membership is free of charge.

The ACK also holds annual programs to enhance the understanding of the American culture. The programs are a part of the American Cultural Series, where Koreans are invited to reenact what the Americans do during their national holidays and their origins. The ACK organizes programs such as the Embassy Youth Forum and American Cinema Evenings, where Korean students and diplomats discuss a variety of issues related to the U.S.

One of the main services the ACK offers is the Window on America booklets. The booklets are created by the U.S. federal government to provide information on the U.S. The ACK distributes not only the original English copies of the booklets but also the translated versions. The information on the U.S. ranges from geology and summarized history to more in-depth materials, such as politics, government, current issues, art, and literature.

The ACK sets guidelines for studying in the U.S. through the EducationUSA service. The service is publicly accessible on their website (http://www.educationusa.info) and includes a twenty-four month plan to apply for U.S. colleges or universities. The information is gathered from not only the admissions office from different universities and colleges in the U.S. but also from Korean students who have graduated or are currently studying in U.S. universities and colleges. There is a list provided by those Korean students on tips and information they wished they had received before leaving for their study abroad in order to prevent future students from facing similar difficulties.