Free in Dongjak-gu 23

Park · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)

The park holds the graves of seven loyal subjects of King Danjong — Ha Wi-ji, Seong Sam-mun, Yu Seong-won, Yi Gae, Yu Eung-bu, Park Paeng-nyeon and Kim Mun-gi — who held rank and life as lightly as straw, plotted to restore Danjong, were exposed by an informer and executed by dismemberment.

Museum · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)

A space honoring the loyalty of the Six Martyred Ministers and other subjects who gave their lives to restore Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon. The first floor has a screening room showing a documentary drawn from their records, plus an educational area.

Museum · Soongsil Univ. Stn. (Line 7)

Holdings include National Treasure No. 141, a fine-lined bronze mirror with knobs; National Treasure No. 231, a set of Bronze Age casting moulds; and Treasure No. 569, the calligraphy of patriot Ahn Jung-geun.

Park · Dongjak Stn. (Lines 4, 9)

In Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, this national cemetery is the resting place of patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes who gave their lives for the country. As of 2026 it holds 200,935 people, including heads of state and independence patriots

Park · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)

Named after Kkachi Pass, so called because the slopes were thick with trees and magpies. In June 2005 two arched ecological bridges reconnected the park, which had been severed by a road, linking the walking trails all the way to Gwanaksan

Park · Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration Stn. (Sillim Line)

Set among the apartment blocks of Daebang-dong, Noryangjin Park was designated in 1940 and offers a multipurpose sports field, tennis and badminton courts and a jogging track, along with an artificial waterfall, the Air Force memorial tower, footpaths, toilets and parking

Park · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)

Korea's first woman reporter, Choi Heun-hui, wrote of the women of the March 1 Movement: "the rosy-cheeked girls who faced Japanese bayonets head-on are now grandmothers, deaf, dim of sight and bent of back, yet they gather their remaining spirit once more..."

Park · Danggok Stn. (Sillim Line)

Guksabong, the main peak of Sangdo Park, is named literally for Grand Prince Yangnyeong, who climbed it to think of the country and worry about the king. As crown prince he deliberately disgraced himself and was deposed, so the throne...

Park · Boramae Park Stn. (Sillim Line) / Sindaebang Stn. (Line 2)

A large free park on the former Air Force Academy grounds. The Air Park with its retired aircraft and the barefoot walking path are the highlights.

Library · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Heukseok Stn. (Line 9)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Noryangjin Stn. (Lines 1, 9)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Library · Jangseungbaegi Stn. (Line 7)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Library · Guro Digital Complex Stn. (Line 2)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Library · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Sports facility · Boramae Hospital Stn. (Sillim Line)

Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.

Sports facility · Boramae Park Stn. (Sillim Line)

Public indoor pool in Dongjak-gu with a 6-lane adult pool and a children's pool. Open swim 4,000 won per session, with a gym and table tennis room on site. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)

Public indoor pool in Dongjak-gu with a 5-lane adult pool (25m) and a 2-lane toddler pool (11m). Open swim 4,400 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Heukseok Stn. (Line 9)

Public indoor pool in Dongjak-gu, with a 5-lane adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 4,400 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)

Public indoor pool in Dongjak-gu with a 4-lane adult pool. Open swim costs 4,000 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Daebang Stn. (Line 1, Sillim Line)

Public indoor pool in Dongjak-gu, with a 6-lane adult pool and a children's pool. Open swim costs 4,800 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Noryangjin Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor badminton courts in Dongjak-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.