Korean Students Public Library University Culture Center (formerly Korean Students Library)

Museum · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)

Dongguk University Museum opened on 1 September 1963, with the late Dr. Hwang Su-yong as its first director.

Museum · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)

The museum collects and displays Korea's outstanding paper heritage alongside contemporary creative paper art, presenting the history and development of Korean paper culture at home and abroad.

Historic site · Chungmuro Stn. (Lines 3, 4)

Five restored hanok, a traditional garden and the time capsule plaza. The garden is open 24 hours, so early morning and evening walks work well.

Culture space · Chungmuro Stn. (Lines 3, 4; inside station)

A public film and media space underground at Chungmuro Station. Independent, art-house and short films screen free in a small theatre, and archive DVDs can be viewed free too. Inside the ticket gates, so ideal for escaping rain, heat or cold.

Park · Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Stn. (Lines 2, 4, 5)

This site was home to the Hullyeonwon, the military institute that trained soldiers in martial arts and battle formations. Founded in the first year of King Taejo of Joseon (1392), it was first called Hullyeongwan; under King Taejong it moved here, and south of its hall

Library · Yaksu Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

Public library in Jung-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.