[Multicultural Space in Seoul] Seoul Book Bogo

Seoul Book Bogo

Seoul Book Bogo (서울책보고), located in Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, was opened on March 27, 2019. Seoul Book Bogo is easily accessible by public transportation as it is only 2 mins walk from Jamsil Naru Station Exit 1.

▲ Seoul Book Bogo's "Space of Value"

Seoul Book Bogo is run by the Seoul Metropolitan Library with the participation of 25 old bookstores that allows you to read and purchase secondhand books. This place is separated into 4 spaces - value, sharing, enjoyment, and experience, and has over 120,000 books. At the "Space of Value", you can find books such as old books, rare books and out-of-print books.

As there are many books in Seoul Book Bogo, in order to get the book that you want, you may search for it on the website ( http://www.seoulbookbogo.kr/front/ ) using your mobile phone or the computer found at the entrance.

When you use the computer to search for books, you can immediately print the information out. At "Space of Value", you can easily find the book that you want by checking the name of the bookstore in each section.

Last year, there was a special exhibition during the opening of this cultural space.
Occasionally, there will be special exhibition/programs at Seoul Book Bogo too. If you are lucky, you may enjoy special program during your visit!

Let's check out the photos from last year's special exhibition!

Next, we will introduce you the "Space of Sharing".

"Space of Sharing" at Seoul Book Bogo 

The "Space of Sharing" is filled with more than 10,600 professional books donated by Professor Han Sang-jin and Professor Shim Young-hee, as well as various well-known person. In the future, "Space of Sharing" will display more donated books by writers, artist and scholars. In addition, there will also be programs such as talk concerts and special talks.

"Space of Enjoying" at Seoul Book Bogo

"Space of Enjoying" at Seoul Book Bogo displays a variety of books by independent publications that you may enjoy reading. Particularly, you may find various books that are difficult to find in the existing library.

In the midst of your Seoul trip, why not head over to the multicultural space in Seoul - Seoul Book Bogo to enjoy some quiet and relaxing time?

*Special Note*
Did you know? This is also one of the filming locations of K-drama "Hotel Del Luna"?

If you are a fan of Hotel Del Luna, don't forget to add this into your itinerary for your next Korea Trip! ^^

[Information about Seoul Book Bogo]

1. Getting Here : AREX Hongik University Station - Transfer to Subway Line 2 - Get off at Jamsil Naru Station Exit 1, Walk 2 mins

2. Address : 14 Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

3. Opening hours : Tues-Fri 10:30 - 20:30, Sat-Sun 10:00 - 21:00 / Closed every Mondays, January 1, Seollal New Year and Chuseok Thanksgiving holiday

4. Contact : +82-02-6951-4970




*Please wear a mask and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Stay safe!


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