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Reading books is one of the greatest joys for some people.
So, you can be one of them, who also are willing to visit Seoul.
Of course, you can bring yours from home, but seeing and looking around bookstores in Seoul is also a very good choice.
When you visit there, many Koreans hang around and read, even drink coffees while they are reading.
By visiting this place, you can actually feel the real local life in Seoul.
And when you get some books written in Korean, they can be your good companies.
(even if you cannot read Korean language.)
Here are some appropriate places for seeking nice books and looking around.
1. Kyobo Book Centre (Gwanghwamun, Gangnam)
Kyobo Book Centres represent Korean bookstore brands.
They have various books to read and you can find easily what you want.
The books selling are well-classified so you don't have to wander in the place.
Kyobo has major two branches in Seoul: Gwanghwamun and Gangnam.
The Gwanghwamun branch is located in front of Gyeongbokgung, which is cultural heritage for having been main palace in Joseon Dynasty.
There is also a cafe so you can enjoy reading with a cup of coffee.
Gangnam branch is at Kyobo building, which is located in the next of Shinnonhyeon Station, subway line 9. It has two floors and you can even go to Gangnam station the subway line 2 by foot.
The status of Kyobo book centre as a bookstore in Seoul can be said as a top.
When you go there, you can see many Koreans working in Seoul and living their lives.
Both of them also are located in the centre of Seoul so it is accessible to go anywhere from where you are.
Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun Branch
Gwanghwamun branch is seen as 'the head of knowledge collected in Korea'.
I dare to recommend to visit here to feel the very air of Seoul and current culture of Korea.
2. Aladin Used Books
You don't always have to seek new books for yourself. When you buy used books, then your budget is saved with high quality books. Also, books can be sold when you finish reading. Aladin Used Books is a perfect place for those finding books with reasonable price. It has very many branches so you can find the store easily.
If you are a student who studies in Korea, the one nearby universities is recommended.
It has many academic texts for students than the others.
Stores nearby Konkuk University(Kondae) and Seonggyungwan University(Daehakno), Yonsei University(Sinchon) are accessible.
Aladin Used Books in Gangnam. Very broad space can you see.
3. Cheonggyecheon Bookstall Street
If you want to taste the analogue and old, friendly feeling the books give, then you should go to Cheonggyecheon. There is a well-known bookstall street and you can have fun finding books that might be useful to you. The areas of these bookstalls are so small that if someone in inside tries to go out then a person who is reading in front of him or her has to move away to let him or her pass through the way.
But you cannot deny the real fun of seeking old books and feeling the old Seoul by going into these bookstalls.
This can also be your special experience during your Seoul trip.
Cheonggyecheon bookstalls street.
So many books are displayed like this and you have to move your body actively to find what you exactly want.
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So many types of bookstores are located in Seoul.
You can visit anywhere to read, feel Seoul, or even just to find some good books written in Korean for ornaments of your bookshelves.
Whatever your choice, it can be the best one.
Enjoy the paper trip :)
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