Seoul Metropolitan Library, Public library in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
The Seoul Metropolitan Library features six floors of reading spaces, research areas, and meeting rooms within a historic structure in central Seoul.
The building originated in 1926 as the Governor-General of Korea headquarters during Japanese occupation before transforming into a library in 2008.
The library maintains a collection of over 200,000 books in multiple languages, supporting education and research needs of Seoul residents.
Located next to City Hall Station on Seoul Subway Line 1, the library provides free access to its resources for visitors aged 19 and above.
The front facade of the original colonial-era building was preserved while the interior underwent complete modernization for library functions.
Inception: 2008
Website: https://lib.seoul.go.kr
GPS coordinates: 37.56641,126.97782
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:10
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