Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Dongdaemun Library

Park · Yongdu Stn. (Line 2)

Under a plan to build and operate a waste treatment facility beneath a neighbourhood park site in Dongdaemun-gu, the upper level was turned into a park in keeping with its surroundings, giving residents an eco-friendly space for rest, culture, exercise and other outdoor...

Library · Yongdu Stn. (Line 2)

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

Museum · Jegi-dong Stn. (Line 1)

Located on the site of Bojewon, a Joseon-era relief and medical institution, in Korea's largest herbal medicine distribution district, this district-run museum of Dongdaemun-gu displays traditional Korean medicine artefacts and medicinal herbs.

Museum · Jegi-dong Stn. (Line 1)

A multipurpose Korean medicine cultural complex founded to showcase the excellence and safety of traditional Korean medicine through specialised exhibitions, education and hands-on programmes.

Library · Anam Stn. (Line 6)

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

Park · Sindap Stn. (Line 2)

Long ago the villages of Wonmal (Woncheon), Neommal (Wolchon) and Gandeme (Jungsan) were scattered across the Dapsimni area, and the park is named Gandeme after Jungsan in the middle. Dongdaemun-gu, with its fertile farmland east of the Joseon-era Hanseong city walls, and

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.