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Library · Yongsan-gu · Samgakji Stn. (Lines 4, 6)

A reading room on the second floor of the War Memorial of Korea, known for window seats looking out to Namsan, with a specialist archive on the Korean War.

Park · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeongdeungpo Stn. (Line 1)

A free rooftop garden atop a shopping mall. With the indoor Kyobo Book Centre and heated, air-conditioned lounges, it works in any weather.

Sports facility · Yeongdeungpo-gu · National Assembly Stn. (Line 9)

Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.

Viewpoint · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A free viewing and rest deck on the roof of the former Cecil Theater, now Jeongdong Theater Cecil. It faces the Romanesque roof of Seoul Anglican Cathedral at eye level, making it a favorite photo spot, and pairs well with a walk along Deoksugung and Jeongdong-gil. Just climb the stairs; open to all at no charge.

Sports facility · Songpa-gu · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)

Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.

Park · Dobong-gu · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)

A music fountain on the Ui Stream beside Ui Bridge in Ssangmun-dong. Jets move in time with the music, and laser lighting is added in the evening. Operating season and hours change each year, so check before visiting.

Mountain & trail · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus

A historic walk along the fortress wall that once ringed Seoul. Easier to reach since the opening of Cheong Wa Dae, with city views from Baegakmaru.

Plaza · Eunpyeong-gu · Yeonsinnae Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A new landmark plaza at Yeonsinnae Station, created by expanding and remodelling the ageing Mulbit Park in time for the opening of the GTX-A line. A mixed-use culture park with an outdoor stage, a media wall and seasonal gardens, it gives local residents a wide-open place to rest.

Culture space · Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1), direct access from Exit 4

A large bookstore directly connected to Jonggak Station. Easy to pair with a Cheonggyecheon walk, with plenty of seating to read out of the heat or cold.

Stream & walk · Guro-gu · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A streamside path along the Dorimcheon, which rises on Gwanaksan and runs through Guro. The spring cherry blossom tunnel is a free attraction.

Study & youth space · Gangdong-gu · Cheonho Stn. (Lines 5, 8)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Library · Gangseo-gu · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)

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

Sports facility · Yongsan-gu · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Public indoor pool in Yongsan-gu with a 4-lane, 25m adult pool. Open swim 5,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Plaza · Seocho-gu · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)

A free music fountain on the plaza of the Seoul Arts Center. Evening shows against Umyeonsan, with an open-air cafe mood.

Culture space · Songpa-gu · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

A circular open-air stage on the west lake of Seokchon Lake, hosting free traditional folk performances such as Songpa Sandae Noli.

Mountain & trail · Seodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.

Study & youth space · Geumcheon-gu · Gasan Digital Complex Stn. (Lines 1, 7)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Library · Dobong-gu · Dobongsan Stn. (Lines 1, 7)

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

Sports facility · Nowon-gu · Junggye Stn. (Line 7)

Free outdoor basketball court in a Han River park setting.

Park · Gangdong-gu · Sangil-dong Stn. (Line 5)

With Godeoksan and the Han River to the north and hills large and small to the southeast, Dongmyeong Neighborhood Park offers cleaner air than most parts of Seoul, a place to play and keep body and mind in shape. Main facilities include a football pitch, a jokgu

Mountain & trail · Seodaemun-gu · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Rising 295.9 m above sea level, Ansan slants west from Inwangsan, forming the Muakjae pass before rising again. Muakjae, another name for Gilmajae, was also called Moakjae, and when the Joseon dynasty was founded and the capital moved to Hanyang

Library · Gangdong-gu · Gangdong Stn. (Line 5)

Gangdong-gu's flagship district library. Study or read all day for free in heated, air-conditioned reading rooms.

Sports facility · Nowon-gu · Sanggye Stn. (Line 4)

Public indoor sports facility (swimming, gym, table tennis and more).

Library · Gwangjin-gu · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)

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