Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)
109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관) is a culture in 109, Sowol-ro,. Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)
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.
- Type
- Culture
- Address
- 109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Postal code
- 04340
- Phone
- Not provided
- Opening hours
- [General Library] March-October: Weekdays 07:00-23:00 / Weekends 07:00-22:00 November-February: Weekdays 08:00-23:00 / Weekends 08:00-22:00 * Please visit the official website for more details.
- Fees
- Free
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2021-07-07
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관) FAQ
Where is Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관) located?
109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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