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Library · Dongjak-gu
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
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Source: lib.dongjak.go.kr
Heukseok Sports Center
₩4,400Sports facility · Heukseok Stn. (Line 9)
Public indoor pool in Dongjak-gu, with a 5-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.
Kim Young-sam District Library
FreeLibrary · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Korean Christian Museum at Soongsil University
FreeMuseum · Soongsil Univ. Stn. (Line 7)
Holdings include National Treasure No. 141, a fine-lined bronze mirror with knobs; National Treasure No. 231, a set of Bronze Age casting moulds; and Treasure No. 569, the calligraphy of patriot Ahn Jung-geun.
Seoul National Cemetery
FreePark · Dongjak Stn. (Lines 4, 9)
In Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, this national cemetery is the resting place of patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes who gave their lives for the country. As of 2026 it holds 200,935 people, including heads of state and independence patriots
Sayuksin History Museum
FreeMuseum · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)
A space honoring the loyalty of the Six Martyred Ministers and other subjects who gave their lives to restore Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon. The first floor has a screening room showing a documentary drawn from their records, plus an educational area.
Yaksu Library
FreeLibrary · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Seoul Metropolitan Library
FreeJung-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.
Starfield Library
FreeGangnam-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.
Jeongdok Public Library
FreeJongno-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.

Namsan Library
FreeYongsan-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 Library
FreeJongno-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.