Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

1.1Km    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.

CheongKwanJang - Euljiro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 을지로)

1.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 103, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Yangyeon Hwaro (양연화로)

1.1Km    2024-03-05

18 Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-0808

Yangyeon Hwaro is located in Jongno and is renowned for offering the essence of Korean-style barbecue. Its signature dish is the aged pork belly, grilled over charcoal, bursting with charcoal aroma and juiciness. Additionally, the menu includes various cuts of pork such as shoulder, thin skirt, and pork neck, as well as beef options like boneless short ribs and beef tartare. The staff personally grill the meat for the customers.

Pyeongnaeok (평래옥)

1.1Km    2021-03-22

21-1, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-5892

This store, which has been around since 1950, always has a long line of customers. A Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles specialty restaurant located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles.

Olive Young - Jonggak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종각)

1.1Km    2024-04-18

45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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The Painters Season 2(페인터즈 시즌2)

1.1Km    2024-10-11

3 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Gyodae Galbijip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(교대갈비집 세종문화회관)

1.1Km    2020-11-20

5-3 Saemunan-ro 5-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-730-6882

A great place for group dinners and gatherings. This BBQ restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled spareribs.

Omokjip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(오목집 세종문화회관)

1.1Km    2020-11-20

5-7 Saemunan-ro 5-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-722-6882

It is a good store for office worker's group dinners. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Saeki P&C [Tax Refund Shop] (세기피앤씨)

1.1Km    2024-04-18

22-12, Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoullo 7017 (서울로 7017)

1.1Km    2024-10-29

432, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Originally opened in 1970, Seoullo 7017 was an elevated road that crossed over the Seoul Station railway, but when it became dilapidated and unusable for traffic, it was converted into a park in 2017. It is about 17 metres above the ground and offers a panoramic view of the Seoul Station Railway and the city of Seoul. It is directly connected to Seoul Station.