Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Godeok Lifelong Learning Center

Sports facility · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

Public indoor pool in Gangdong-gu, with a 6-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 · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

Outdoor badminton courts in Gangdong-gu, with 2 courts. Open 24 hours.

Park · Sangil-dong Stn. (Line 5)

North of Iljasan, Myeongil Park is a large-scale park of a kind rarely found in Seoul. Thick woods on a low hill make it a fine walking course much loved by local residents. Around San 26, Sangil-dong there is a wildflower

Sports facility · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

Outdoor basketball court in Gangdong-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Art gallery · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

A multipurpose cultural venue inside Myeongil Neighbourhood Park. Combine free gallery shows with outdoor festivals.

Library · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

Public library in Gangdong-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.