Seocho Youth Library

Library · Gangnam Stn. (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)

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

Sports facility · Gangnam Stn. (Sinbundang Line)

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

Museum · Yangjae Stn. (Line 3, Sinbundang Line)

A systematic record of more than 100 years of Korean electricity history, preserving it and conveying the value of electric power.

Art gallery · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)

Opened in 1993 as a Class 1 specialised art museum, Hanwon was founded with the personal funds of the late Ha Dong-hwan, honorary chairman of the Hanwon Group and founder of Dong-A Motor.

Library · Sapyeong Stn. (Line 9)

A quiet district library near Banpo and the Express Bus Terminal. The spacious reading room is a good refuge from heat and cold.

Art gallery · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)

Seoripul Youth Art Gallery.

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.