Kim Geun-tae Memorial Library

Park · Dobongsan Stn. (Lines 1, 7)

A free ecological park with more than 130 iris species and a wetland garden. A good stop before hiking Dobongsan or Suraksan.

Sports facility · Dobong Stn. (Line 1)

Public indoor pool in Dobong-gu with a 5-lane, 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim 4,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Library · Dobong Stn. (Line 1)

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

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

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)

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...

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.