Cheongun Literature Library
청운문학도서관
Library · Jongno-gu
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.
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