Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

5.4Km 2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

Mimosa [Tax Refund Shop] (미모사)

5.4Km 2024-06-27

33, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Draw A Circle - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (드로어써클 신세계본점)

5.4Km 2024-04-17

B1, Main Bldg., 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lucenlee - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루첸리 신세계본점)

5.4Km 2024-04-18

1F, 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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YEZI:N - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (예진 신세계 본점)

5.4Km 2024-04-19

63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Bottega Veneta Men - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (보테가베네타 남성 신세계 본점)

5.4Km 2024-04-18

6F, 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Diame - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이아미 신세계 본점)

5.4Km 2024-04-18

1F, 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

5.4Km 2022-09-27

152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Ilmin Art Museum located in former Dong-A Newspaper Building, was formed in honor of their honorable and late CEO Kim Sang-man. The museum was established in December of 1996, and with a full renovation in 2001, large exhibition hall and Ilmin collection was placed in. Through the renovation, the combination of glass and steel made Artrium aimed to become one of the best comtemporary museum, connecting the museum to the streets of Gwanghwamun.

This museum boasts a large Ilmin collection. There are 430 pieces of Ilmin collection from Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) to present, 1,200 pieces in the Donga Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-man collected from ceramics to aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history.

ARTEASPOON (아티스푼)

5.5Km 2025-10-23

7 Sinheung-ro 36-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

ARTEASPOON operates cultural arts programs centered on paintings, music, and books. It also has a program related to exploring one's feelings and mind, and offers a special program for foreigners for learning Korean culture and art. Located in Huam-dong at the foothills of Namsan Mountain, it's an ideal place to immerse in art and inspirations.

Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔

5.5Km 2025-03-18

42 , Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-8135

Hill House Hotel is a business hotel at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Free internet is available in all rooms, and there is a shared microwave on the first floor. A free luggage storage service is provided for customers’ convenience. Nearby transport links include Hoehyeon subway station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong subway station, so this is a good base for exploring downtown Seoul. Namsan Park, N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are all within walking distance.

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