[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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[AREX NUMBER] Light through Dream, Seoul Lantern Festival 2019

Greeting from AREX :)

Autumn has passed and with November comes the onset of winter.

Introducing a festival

to warm your hearts with beautiful memories,

the 2019 Seoul Lantern Festival!

Let’s learn more about this festival.

What is the Seoul Lantern Festival?

 

The Seoul Lantern Festival is a major cultural celebration held by the city of Seoul every November where a different concept brightens the entire Cheonggye Plaza and Cheonggyecheon with a brilliant display of colors, attracting more than 2.5 million visitors each year.

Come see the 72 sets of over 310 large-scale lanterns along the Cheonggyecheon path that are sure to take you back to your childhood and inspire you. :)

Photos of a lifetime with your loved ones

 

The 11th festival held this year has transformed into a sensory festival where people from all over the world and all generations can have a shared experience and connect with more than ever.

The theme this time is “Illuminating Seoul’s Night through Fairytales” where 

Korea’s fairytales and world-famous fairytales will be displayed, as well as unique artworks combined with “media art.”

There are four themes, starting from Cheonggye Plaza and ending at Supyogyo, where you can see a variety of works from such as “The Little Prince,” “The Fairy and the Woodcutter, Cinderella,” and “The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl”

and take photos of a lifetime with people precious to you to keep as keepsakes.

“Find the hidden lanterns” everywhere

 

One of the charms of the Seoul Lantern Festival is searching for hidden lanterns while taking a walk and breathing in the autumn air after eating dinner.

You will see lanterns made of various materials hidden around the bridges, walls and trees of Cheonggyecheon.

Visitors here to enjoy the festival will have fun finding cats, butterflies and pigeons they see daily in the form of lanterns as they take a stroll.

Various events to experience and “Wish Lantern”

   

The festival’s signature event is “Float a Wish Lantern,” in which beautiful memories are made by writing down wishes on paper boats illuminated with various colors and floated down the Gwanggyo.

There are also other various events such as the paper lantern making event where you can make paper lanterns including fairytale lanterns, Seoul lanterns, and lanterns in the shape of a fortune pouch, and you can purchase a souvenir LED Lantern Festival ballpoint pen.

A helpful tip to get to the Seoul Lantern Festival 

by AREX

From Seoul Station, take off from “0” and go

 “1” stop to City Hall Station. Get off and leave through exit “4” and walk about “9” minutes and you will see the Seoul Lantern Festival.

Now you know all about Cheonggyecheon Seoul Lantern Festival.

We hope you will make many warm and beautiful memories at Seoul Lantern Festival in this chilly weather. :)

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