Dongjak English Maru Library

Sports facility · Noryangjin Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor badminton courts in Dongjak-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.

Library · Jangseungbaegi Stn. (Line 7)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

Park · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)

The park holds the graves of seven loyal subjects of King Danjong — Ha Wi-ji, Seong Sam-mun, Yu Seong-won, Yi Gae, Yu Eung-bu, Park Paeng-nyeon and Kim Mun-gi — who held rank and life as lightly as straw, plotted to restore Danjong, were exposed by an informer and executed by dismemberment.

Museum · 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.

Library · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)

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

Library · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)

Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

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.