Free in Seodaemun-gu 26

Museum · Ewha Womans University Stn. (Line 2) Exit 2

Free university museum of ceramics, paintings and more. Easily combined with a look at the campus landmark ECC.

Museum · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Korea's first natural history museum, with a total floor area of 1,980 sq m and a collection of about 57,000 specimens.

Museum · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Yonsei University Museum, with its long history and tradition, opened in 1924.

Museum · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

Personal effects and records of Lee Jong-kun, founder of Chong Kun Dang.

Museum · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2)

Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

The Constitution of the Republic of Korea states that the nation 'upholds the legacy of the Provisional Government born of the March First Independence Movement.' This memorial hall embodies that constitutional spirit.

Museum · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

The exhibits at the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History are arranged in chronological order.

Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

The Seodaemun Prison History Hall stands where countless independence activists, including Kim Gu and Kang Woo-gyu, were imprisoned.

Park · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Opened on August 15, 1992, Independence Park was created so that later generations would remember the spirit of the patriots imprisoned for resisting in the cause of national independence. Until then, housing and shops stood at the park entrance

Park · Gajwa Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A hillside neighbourhood park around San 118, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu. Ten blocks of the ageing Yeonhui model apartments were demolished to create the park and an indoor gymnasium. The ridge running from Inwangsan to Ansan

Mountain & trail · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Rising 295.9 m above sea level, Ansan slants west from Inwangsan, forming the Muakjae pass before rising again. Muakjae, another name for Gilmajae, was also called Moakjae, and when the Joseon dynasty was founded and the capital moved to Hanyang

Park · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

The ridge running from the summit of Baengnyeonsan (215.5 m) divides Seodaemun-gu from Eunpyeong-gu. The mountain is named after Baengnyeonsa temple on its southeast side, and since old times, with Cheongnyeonsa to the east and Sammaksa to the south

Culture space · Gajwa Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Seoul's first creative space dedicated to literature. Four buildings of writing studios plus an outdoor stage, book cafe and garden make it good for both literary events and a stroll.

Library · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

A lovely library with glass walls looking onto park woodland. Pairs well with a free walk to Dongnimmun and Seodaemun Prison History Hall.

Mountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.

Stream & walk · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

A streamside path following an artificial waterfall and water channels. The waterfall is refreshing in summer, and shaded decking and benches run along the way.

Viewpoint · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

A beacon mound at the 296m summit. A favoured photo spot for night views across southern Seoul to the Han River, Yongsan, Yeouido and Mok-dong.

Library · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

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

Library · Nokbeon Stn. (Line 3)

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

Study & youth space · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Sports facility · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Municipal youth center in Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, with a gym where you can play badminton.

Sports facility

Public indoor pool in Seodaemun-gu. Adult pool with 6 lanes plus a toddler pool. Open swim 3,500 won per session. There is also a gym. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Culture space · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

A public art space that revived the Hongje Stream channel beneath Yujin Shopping Center through media art. A waterside walkway following eight works of night lighting and installation art.

Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seodaemun-gu. 5 courts.

Sports facility · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)

Outdoor basketball court in Seodaemun-gu. 1 court.

Mountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

A low mountain climbed from the Bongwonsa Temple side of Seodaemun. From the beacon mound at the summit, Inwangsan and Bukhansan line up in a row.