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Library · Gwangjin-gu
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
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Source: www.gwangjinlib.seoul.kr
Junggok Culture and Sports Center
₩3,500Sports facility · Junggok Stn. (Line 7)
Public indoor pool in Gwangjin-gu with a 6-lane adult pool (25m x 12m), a children's pool (5.6m x 4.15m) and a warm pool (1.8m across). Open swim 3,500 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Jungnangcheon Sports Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Junggok Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor badminton court in Gwangjin-gu. 820 m².
Jungnangcheon Sports Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Junggok Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor basketball court in Gwangjin-gu. 2 courts.
Gunja-dong Library
FreeLibrary · Gunja Stn. (Lines 5, 7)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Achasan Mountain
FreeMountain & trail · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)
A gentle 287m hill good for beginners and families. Goguryeo fortress remains, Han River views, and one of Seoul's top sunrise spots.
Seoul Youth Center Gwangjin
FreeStudy & youth space · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

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.