Yeongdeungpo Thought Factory Library

Study & youth space · Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Culture space · Mullae Stn. (Line 2)

A hip free lane where ironworks and art coexist. Head out Exit 7 of Mullae Station and walk around hunting for murals and sculptures.

Park · Yeongdeungpo Stn. (Line 1)

A free rooftop garden atop a shopping mall. With the indoor Kyobo Book Centre and heated, air-conditioned lounges, it works in any weather.

Library · Mullae Stn. (Line 2)

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

Sports facility · Yeongdeungpo Market Stn. (Line 5)

Public indoor pool in Yeongdeungpo-gu, with a 6-lane adult pool and a 1-lane toddler pool. Open swim costs 3,000 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Library · Yeongdeungpo Market Stn. (Line 5)

Public library in Yeongdeungpo-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.