Gaon Library

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.

Library · Cheonggu Stn. (Lines 5, 6)

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

Library · Beotigogae Stn. (Line 6)

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

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.

Library · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)

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

Library · Cheonggu Stn. (Lines 5, 6)

Public library in Jung-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.