Hakmaeul Library

Historic site · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Museum · Solbat Park Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Devoted to Kim Soo-young, Korea's leading poet of freedom, in the area where he wrote during his lifetime.

Park · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Covering 15,520㎡, Balbadak Park in Dobong-gu is an ecological park laid out along the dry Banghakcheon stream around 270-1 Banghak 3-dong. Some 130 unauthorised shacks, built from the mid-1960s, were cleared and over about four years...

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

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

Park · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

Ssangmun Park lies where the ridges of Bukhansan and Dobongsan meet, its main ridge running east to west across hilly ground. Slopes are generally steep, with gentler land on the southern side next to Ssangmun-ro...

Library · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)

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

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.

Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)

Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.

Jongno-gu · 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.

Yongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.

Jongno-gu · 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.