Free in Jongno-gu 136

Library · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Library · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.

Museum · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A free museum of Korean daily life. The outdoor Memory Street and children's museum make it great for families.

Museum · Gwanghwamun Stn. / Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)

A free museum on Seoul's transformation from the Joseon era to the present. The old Tram No. 381 outside is a photo favourite.

Museum · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5) Exit 2

A free modern history museum facing Gwanghwamun Square. Insider tip: the rooftop viewpoint takes in Gyeongbokgung and the square at a glance.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1

Samcheong-dong's flagship contemporary art museum. Time your visit for Culture Day or Wednesday and Saturday evenings and it's free.

Park · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.

Plaza · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

A downtown plaza with Gyeongbokgung Palace as its backdrop. In summer the ground fountains and water channels invite splashing. Shaded rest areas, drinking fountains and toilets on site.

Historic site · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) Exit 5

Joseon's foremost royal palace. Free on the last Wednesday of the month or in hanbok. The changing of the guard ceremony (10:00 and 14:00) is always free.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 3

A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for autumn foliage. Free entry applies to the main palace only; the Secret Garden requires a separate booking.

Historic site · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4

A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.

Historic site · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 11

A World Heritage shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens, with a meditative path through dense woods. Self-guided visits on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are the most relaxed.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 6, Jonggak Stn. (Line 1) Exit 2

Head temple of the Jogye Order in the heart of the city. Shade from centuries-old scholar trees, seasonal lanterns and chrysanthemum displays. A quiet place to rest, close to Insadong.

Culture space · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1), direct access from Exit 4

A large bookstore directly connected to Jonggak Station. Easy to pair with a Cheonggyecheon walk, with plenty of seating to read out of the heat or cold.

Mountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. / Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A barrier-free boardwalk loop past the dramatic rock faces painted in Inwang Jesaekdo. Links to the Hanyang City Wall trail for panoramic city views.

Mountain & trail · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus

A historic walk along the fortress wall that once ringed Seoul. Easier to reach since the opening of Cheong Wa Dae, with city views from Baegakmaru.

Museum · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

Joseon royal treasures displayed at the entrance to Gyeongbokgung. Free and indoors, it pairs well with the palace on a rainy day.

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Free museum inside Jeongdok Public Library. Traces education history from the Joseon era to today; pairs well with a Bukchon walk.

Historic site · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

The former presidential residence, opened to the public in 2022. The Main Hall, Nokjiwon garden and Bugaksan trail are free; the trail requires online booking.

Art gallery · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)

The site of the Changsin-dong house where Nam June Paik lived from 1937 to 1950. A hanok built in 1960 was renovated and opened in 2017, with the permanent exhibition Megatron Rhapsody free to view.

Historic site · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

A 1920s Western-style house with a story tied to Korea's independence movement. A 400-year-old ginkgo tree stands beside it.

Museum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Opened in 1988, Hakgojae has advanced the beauty and value of Korean traditional art under the motto "learn from the old, create the new."

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Established in 2000 under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to promote cultural tourism products by discovering, producing, publicising, distributing and selling high-quality, internationally competitive goods

Museum · Dongdaemun Stn. (Lines 1, 4)

Set in Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park, the Seoul City Wall Museum covers the history and culture of the city wall from the Joseon period to today, with permanent and special exhibition halls, an archive and a study room. The Seoul City Wall

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3), Exit 6

OCI Museum of Art fulfils the social role of an art museum as a hub of cultural activity, presenting in-depth exhibitions and supporting artists to help Korean contemporary art grow.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A gallery specialising in fine art, founded in April 1970, it has played a pivotal role in developing Korean contemporary art and bringing it to the world, representing Korean art for over 30 years.

Museum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

Founded in May 1989 to foster a correct understanding and transmission of Korean traditional thought and to redefine the historical mission of the Catholic Church in Korea.

Art gallery · Jongno 5-ga Stn. (Line 1)

A non-profit institution opened in 2007, Doosan Gallery is based in Seoul and runs exhibitions along with programmes at home and abroad such as the Doosan Curator Workshop and Doosan Residency.

Art gallery · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

The rise of digital media and information technology has reshaped daily life and accelerated a paradigm shift in art and culture, with new media transforming earlier forms of artistic expression.

Art gallery · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

Since opening in 1977, Sun Gallery has staged over 500 curated exhibitions, carefully selecting works by a wide range of artists across painting, sculpture, installation and media art.

Museum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

The Buddhist Art Museum's inaugural special exhibition is the first in the Three Jewels series on Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, built around the theme of 'Buddha' and the idea that anyone can become one.

Museum

The collection brings together relics gathered by founder Dr. Bae Sang-myung, donations from Kim Dae-hwan, Fukuda Eiko and other supporters, and finds from excavations and site surveys.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

The house of Go Hui-dong, pen name Chungok, Korea's first Western-style painter.

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A museum where you can see and hear the regional folk songs that carry the sentiment of the Korean people.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Museum · Euljiro 3-ga Stn. (Lines 2, 3)

The Beautiful Youth Jeon Tae-il Memorial Hall is a multipurpose labor facility built by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to revisit the historical significance of Jeon Tae-il, a turning point in the history of Korea's labor movement.

Culture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

A small theater that is comfortable for artists and safe for audiences.

Art gallery

An art museum devoted to preserving and researching the history of art, collecting records and materials that follow the traces left by individual artists and groups.

Museum

The museum organizes and preserves source materials on Korean contemporary art, provides art information, and tracks currents in the art world based on accurate records.

Museum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

The former residence of the Seoul mayor in Hyehwa-dong, remodelled and reopened as an exhibition and information center on the Hanyang City Wall.

Museum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

Founded by the Jogye Order, Korea's leading Buddhist order, and opened in 2007. It sits near Jogyesa, the central temple of Korean Buddhism, and the Joseon-era palaces Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung.

Historic site · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)

A designated historic site, Gyeonghuigung served as a secondary palace in the late Joseon period.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Bukchon Hanok Cheong is a public hanok on the hillside at 11 Gahoe-dong, a rare sight in Bukchon.

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Opened in 2002, the museum collects and exhibits minhwa folk paintings that capture the lives and wishes of ordinary people.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Nakseonjae stands on the boundary between Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung. The large Nakseonjae sits at the far left, with Seokbokheon and Sugangjae adjoining to its right, and flower beds behind them.

Museum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

Historic site · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

Historic site · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

Sujeongjeon stands west of Geunjeongjeon, with Gyeonghoeru Pavilion to its north.

Museum · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

An exhibition space in the heart of Gwanghwamun where history comes alive, devoted to King Sejong, the 4th king of Joseon, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin of the Imjin War, the two figures Koreans most respect and take pride in.

Museum · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

The royal edict establishing Daehan Hospital; early 20th-century medical instruments, medicines and books; the clock from the Daehan Hospital clock tower, and more.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Designated a Treasure on January 21, 1963.

Historic site · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)

Located in Hongpa-dong, Jongno-gu, this house is where composer Hong Nan-pa, who left behind beloved Korean art songs and children's songs, spent his final years, living here for six years from 1935.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Art gallery · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

The highest-set art museum in Seoul, just five minutes from the city center.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

The name Tongin expresses the wish that what we think and do may become the root of beauty in the world and the foundation of a sound culture. Tongin Shop has championed the beauty of Korean art since a time when it drew little attention.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Founded in response to the art world's wish for a memorial museum honouring Woljeon, who devoted his life to Korean painting, with prominent cultural figures serving as founding members and foundation officers.

Museum · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)

A restaurant turned museum.

Art gallery · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Arko Art Center marks its 50th anniversary in 2024.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Opened in 1977 as Songwon Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Noh Gallery has played a leading role in establishing and developing the Korean art market ever since.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

History

Art gallery · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

Since opening in Insa-dong in 1999, Artside Gallery has worked under the credo that 'art is the ceaseless centering of the periphery,' guiding the creative direction of Korean and international artists.

Museum · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)

■ Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30).

Museum · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Opened in 2006 in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, the Mokin Museum moved to Buam-dong in 2019 and reopened as Mokin Museum Mokseokwon.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Located in Sogyeok-dong across from Gyeongbokgung Palace, Art Sonje Center plays a central role in the art scene alongside nearby Insa-dong.

Art gallery

Set in leafy Pyeongchang-dong at the foot of Bukhansan, Gana Art Center is Korea's largest gallery space at some 850 pyeong of floor area, designed by the world-renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte.

Museum · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

Presseum occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of the Dong-A Media Center in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. It comprises a newspaper history hall, a special exhibition hall and a media screening hall.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Starting as Kumho Gallery in 1989, the museum has become a leading arts patronage institution working for the development of Korean art and for social contribution, supporting emerging artists since its opening.

Art gallery

Opened in 1992.

Art gallery · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

Built in 1926, the Ilmin Museum of Art building served as the Dong-A Ilbo headquarters for 66 years until 1992 and is designated Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 131.

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Ornaments are humankind's oldest companion, found wherever civilisation flourished. As early as 40,000 years ago our ancestors used animal hides, teeth and bones taken from the hunt.

Art gallery · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A Class 1 registered art museum run by Jongno-gu, showing works donated by the painter Park No-soo along with his personal collection.

Museum

Holds old Korean books and type, printing equipment, the four treasures of the scholar's study and other publishing materials, giving an overview of 1,300 years of Korean publishing and printing culture. The exhibition hall is permanent

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

In Bukchon, Jongno-gu, the Myeongin Museum displays masks from around the world.

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

The museum stands on the former home site of Maeng Sa-seong, the devoted son, incorruptible official and great scholar of King Sejong's reign, giving it unusual historical weight, and Bukchon Hanok Village

Museum · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)

Museum · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)

Between Changdeokgung Palace and Jongno 3-ga Station, the Korea Saekdong Museum opened on March 5, 2014, based on some 30 years of research into saekdong striped fabric and the collection amassed by researcher Kim Ok-hyun

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

*About 1,000 items related to clothing / *about 1,000 related to food / *about 700 related to housing / *about 300 related to culture and the arts / *about 300 others

Museum

Opened in 2008, Korea's only museum devoted to collecting, researching and exhibiting decorative roof-end tiles, with some 5,000 roof tiles, 2,000 pottery figurines, plus ceramics, earthenware and costume materials. Founded

Museum · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Collects and displays everyday implements woven and plaited from straw and grasses. Straw-and-grass culture was created by farming people out of the needs of daily life. Egg holders plaited strand by strand from straw

Museum

The Hwajeong Museum grew out of the collection that its founder, the late Dr. Han Kwang-ho, known as Hwajeong, spent more than 40

Museum · Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)

On the 'kimchikan' in Museum Kimchikan: in traditional society, side dishes were made

Park · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A rest spot for Seoul's citizens created on the site of the old Yukjo Street at Gwanghwamun. It takes in Yukjo Madang to the northeast, a modern re-creation of Yukjo Street, a citizens' rest area to the southwest, and the open space at the center

Park · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)

Historic Site No. 354 and Seoul's first modern park. Built as Wongaksa Temple in the 13th year of King Sejo of Joseon, the site was turned into a park in 1897, the 34th year of King Gojong, by Brown, the British adviser to the finance ministry, and opened as a park in 1920

Park · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Marronnier Park occupies the former site of Seoul National University's colleges of liberal arts and law beside Daehangno and covers 5,802㎡. With the arts centre and artworks displayed along the Daehangno street, it has the distinctive atmosphere of a street of dreams, romance and the arts

Park · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Waryong Neighborhood Park adjoins Samcheong Neighborhood Park, Changgyeong Neighborhood Park and Bugaksan Urban Nature Park. The area was called Waryong-dong because its shape resembles a dragon lying stretched out, and with the introduction of the ward system in 1914 the former Idong of Jeongseonbang in the central district

Mountain & trail

Closed to the public after the 21 January 1968 incident, the mountain partially reopened around Sukjeongmun Gate on 1 April 2006 and was fully opened to the public on 5 April 2007. Visitors may enter every day except Monday, in the summer season from April

Park · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

Site of the Sajikdan altar, built by King Taejo of Joseon together with the palace and Jongmyo when he made Hanyang the capital; the grounds around the altar became a park in 1921. Sajikdan was raised in 1394, the third year of Taejo, following Goryeo rites to make offerings to the god of earth...

Park · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Samcheong Park was designated a park on 12 March 1940, the first of the 140 city-planning parks announced at the time. Samcheong-dong owes its name to the Taoist hall Samcheongjeon, also known as Sogyeokjeon, which stood deep in the valley...

Mountain & trail · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Inwangsan stands 338.2m high and is known for its unusually exposed granite. With the main mountain of Gyeongbokgung at the centre, Inwangsan is the White Tiger of the right among Seoul's four inner mountains, while Namsan, the facing mountain, has very gentle ridges, and the Blue Dragon of the left...

Park · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

A green space along Sejong-daero, the nation's central axis (Gyeongbokgung Palace–Gwanghwamun–Sejong Center–Cheonggyecheon–Seoul Plaza). Once run-down and closed off with limited public access, it was reborn as an open park linked to Gwanghwamun Square, creating a new

Park · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)

A park on Dongmangsan in Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, also known as Dongmangsan Park. Covering 45,615 sq m, it is a nature-friendly space where residents rest, stroll and take light exercise. Inside are a pavilion and exercise

Art gallery · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus

The Pyeongchang-dong home and studio used for some 30 years by Kim Tschang-yeul, the painter of water drops, turned into a cultural space by Jongno-gu and opened in May 2026. Shoes come off at the door, and there is no parking.

Culture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A public hanok lounge in Seochon. The first floor hosts special exhibitions, while the second is a reading and rest area stocked with books on hanok and housing culture.

Culture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

An exhibition hall in front of Cheong Wa Dae, with free permanent and special exhibitions on Korea's past presidents and Korean culture.

Museum · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A memorial to the poet Yun Dong-ju on the slopes of Inwangsan, converted from the former Cheongun water pressure station. The adjoining Poet's Hill offers views over Seoul.

Library · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A hanok library on the slopes of Inwangsan. Photo spots at the pavilion and artificial waterfall, easily combined with a Buam-dong and Yun Dong-ju Literary House walk.

Library · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A glass-walled library surrounded by woods where you can read for free to the sound of birds. A hidden gem for a rest after a Samcheong-dong walk.

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1, 1-min walk

Korea's first public craft museum, free to visit. Right by Anguk Station, with a large courtyard and a children's museum.

Museum · Seodaemun Stn. / Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

A modern-era alley village recreating the old Saemunan neighbourhood. Free entry to retro tearooms, comic book rooms and a cinema, and a great spot for vintage photos.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1

Samcheong-dong's leading gallery, showing Korean and international masters. Combine with nearby galleries for a free art stroll.

Stream & walk · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)

A restored stream walk cutting through downtown. The sound of running water cools things in summer, but shade is scarce, so bring a hat and water.

Culture space · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5), direct access from Exits 3, 4

Korea's largest bookstore. The reading table that seats 100 is a famous free refuge where you can sit and read for hours. Directly connected to Gwanghwamun Station.

Stream & walk · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Hongje Stn. (Line 3) + bus

A hidden secret garden in the city. An ecological conservation area home to salamanders, with a clear stream and the ruins of a scholar's villa. Part of the Buam-dong and Baekseokdongcheon route.

Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Joseon-era rain gauges and more than a century of Seoul weather records. Far more rewarding if you book the free guided tour.

Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Hands-on exhibits like trying on uniforms and mock investigations make it a hit with kids. A 5-minute walk from Dilkusha.

Viewpoint · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus

A classic night-view spot where the octagonal pavilion on the Bugaksan ridge takes in the whole of downtown Seoul.

Library · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)

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

Library · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

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

Library · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)

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

Library · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

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

Sports facility · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)

Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Open swim 6,050 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Adult pool (25 m × 11 m) with 5 lanes and a training pool (14 m × 6 m) with 2 lanes. Open swim 6,050 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Adult pool (25 m) with 6 lanes plus a children's pool. Open swim 5,500 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Culture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A community culture space in the Sejong Village Food Street. Club activities, exhibitions and small performances take place in the Masil lounge and Chebu Hall.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

The Bukchon hanok where Korean painter Jedang Bae Ryeom lived. A registered cultural heritage site with its main and guest quarters open to visitors, easy to combine with a walk along Gyedong-gil.

Culture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Its art lounge for artists is open to anyone as a place to rest and read. In the heart of Daehangno, a 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station.

Culture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

A Daehangno space with a theater archive, exhibitions and a lounge, where you can browse theater materials or simply relax. Right next to Hyehwa Station.

Culture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Inside Marronnier Park, a modern-era building used by the Arts Council Korea as a multipurpose cultural space. The lounge and cafe are good spots for a break.

Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Outdoor badminton courts in Jongno-gu. Area 323 m².

Sports facility · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

Outdoor badminton court in Jongno-gu, 336 sq m.

Sports facility · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)

Outdoor badminton courts in Jongno-gu, with 4 courts.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

The private residence of Heungseon Daewongun, where King Gojong and Empress Myeongseong held their wedding ceremony. Admission free, right outside Anguk Station Exit 4.

Art gallery

A sculpture museum on the hillside in Pyeongchang-dong. The building itself is a work of art, the permanent exhibition is free, and the galleries look out onto Bukhansan.

Museum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

A museum devoted to tea, set in a hanok in Insa-dong. The exhibition space is free, and you can rest at the tea house inside.

Culture space · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A hanok in the heart of Bukchon offering traditional culture classes. Free even if you just look around the courtyard, and a good starting point for a Bukchon walk.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A Samcheong-ro gallery specialising in photography and contemporary art. Small in scale but consistently well curated, and always free to enter.

Culture space

A traditional culture space in Buam-dong. Built using materials from the old Ojinam hanok, with the courtyard and exhibitions free to look around.

Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

An exhibition hall devoted to Korean archery, next to Hwanghakjeong. See how bows and arrows are made, then watch actual shooting at the archery range alongside.

Stream & walk · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

The Inwangsan valley that appears in Jeong Seon's paintings. Open free of charge since its restoration, 10 minutes from the lanes of Seochon.

Culture space · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)

Where Kim Gu worked and was assassinated. Restored to its original form inside Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, free to visit.

Culture space · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Line 5)

A music-focused community space beneath the Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade. It runs an instrument lending scheme for the public and offers free practice rooms.

Culture space · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A hiking information center at the foot of Bukaksan. The second-floor hanok lounge serves free traditional tea, and the Malbawi Observatory trail starts here.

Library · Sinseol-dong Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

A hanok library built reusing some 3,000 roof tiles salvaged from the Donuimun New Town demolition, tucked into a Sungin-dong alley near Sinseol-dong Station.