The Third Time

Library · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

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

Culture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

A small theater that is comfortable for artists and safe for audiences.

Art gallery · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Arko Art Center marks its 50th anniversary in 2024.

Park · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Marronnier Park occupies the former site of Seoul National University's colleges of liberal arts and law beside Daehangno and covers 5,802㎡. With the arts centre and artworks displayed along the Daehangno street, it has the distinctive atmosphere of a street of dreams, romance and the arts

Culture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

Inside Marronnier Park, a modern-era building used by the Arts Council Korea as a multipurpose cultural space. The lounge and cafe are good spots for a break.

Culture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)

A Daehangno space with a theater archive, exhibitions and a lounge, where you can browse theater materials or simply relax. Right next to Hyehwa Station.

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.