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명성교회도서관
Library · Gangdong-gu
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
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Saetmaeul Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Myeongil Stn. (Line 5)
Myeongil-dong, in the center of Gangdong-gu, takes its name from Myeongilgwan, a lodging for officials traveling on public duty set up in the 11th year of King Seongjong of Goryeo (994). With park land eaten away by unchecked urban expansion and development, city residents
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gangdong Library
FreeLibrary · Gildong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gildong Ecological Park
Free if eligiblePark · Gildong Stn. (Line 5)
A nature-study park divided into wetland, reservoir and forest zones. Book ahead and meet wild nature in the city for free.
Iljasan Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Gubeundari Stn. (Line 5)
Iljasan Neighborhood Park occupies relatively low hills that are higher in the east and lower in the west, on the boundary between Dunchon-dong in Gangdong-gu and Choi-dong in Hanam. The ridge line is almost flat, like the character for "one" (一), which gave the mountain the name Iljasan.
Gangdong Arts Center Art Gallery
Partly freeArt gallery · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)
A multipurpose cultural venue inside Myeongil Neighbourhood Park. Combine free gallery shows with outdoor festivals.
Gangdong-gu Public Library
FreeLibrary · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

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.