Kyobo Book Centre (Gwanghwamun Store)
Kyobo Book Centre is the largest bookstore chain in South Korea, offering a vast selection of books in Korean and other languages, as well as stationery and electronic gadgets.
Website: www.kyobobook.co.kr
Address: 1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Youngpoong Bookstore
Youngpoong Bookstore is a well-established bookstore in Seoul, known for its wide range of books and cultural events, including book signings and lectures.
Website: www.ypbooks.co.kr
Address: 23, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Bandinlunis (COEX Mall)
Bandinlunis is a popular bookstore chain in South Korea, and its COEX Mall location offers a comfortable reading environment and a diverse selection of books and magazines.
Website: www.bandinlunis.com
Address: COEX Mall, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Aladin Used Bookstore (Cheonggyecheon Branch)
Aladin is a well-known chain of second-hand bookstores in Korea, offering a wide variety of used books at affordable prices, as well as new books and other media.
Website: www.aladin.co.kr
Address: 9, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
What the Book?
What the Book? is an English-language bookstore located in the Itaewon neighborhood, catering to the expat community with a range of new and used books.
Website: www.whatthebook.com
Address: 2F, 241 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
National Library of Korea
The National Library of Korea is the country’s main library, housing an extensive collection of Korean and international literature, government publications, and digital resources.
Website: www.nl.go.kr
Address: 201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Metropolitan Library
Seoul Metropolitan Library is a public library that offers a wide range of books, periodicals, and multimedia materials, as well as various cultural programs for residents and visitors.
Website: lib.seoul.go.kr
Address: 110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul National University Library
Seoul National University Library is a major academic library that supports the university’s educational and research activities, with a vast collection of academic resources.
Website: library.snu.ac.kr
Address: 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Yonsei University Library
Yonsei University Library serves the Yonsei University community and the public, offering a comprehensive collection of books, scholarly journals, and digital databases.
Website: library.yonsei.ac.kr
Address: 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Ewha Womans University Library
Ewha Womans University Library is a key resource for the university’s students and faculty, with a focus on women’s studies and a broad selection of academic materials.
Website: library.ewha.ac.kr
Address: 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
