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Kyobo Bookstore Co., Ltd. 교보문고

+82-1544-1900
www.kyobobook.co.kr

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 종로 1 교보생명빌딩)

Kyobo Bookstore is Korea's largest chain of bookstores. Approximately 2.3 million books are categorized electronically so you can easily find whatever selection you are looking for. It is always crowded with people, especially on weekends with readers both young and old enjoying a good book.

Kyobo also hosts a variety of events, including a book of the month event where authors come and meet with readers to discuss their work. There's also a character shop, a stationery store and a music store where you can listen to your favorite album. The foreign book corner is popular among foreigners because there are numerous books written in various languages. Those unable to find specific titles can order them for delivery at the counter.

[ Branches in Seoul ]
Jongno
There are many streets around Kyobo Bookstore famous for delicious food. If it's traditional spirits and tasty side dishes you're after then head straight to Pimatgol. There are many different dishes to enjoy in a comfortable atmosphere. The Chungjin-dong haejang-guk (broth to relieve hangover) street and the Mukyo-dong octopus restaurants nearby are also very famous.

Gangnam
Carrying numerous national and international bestsellers and just about every other book imaginable, Gangnam's Kyobo Bookstore is a popular meeting point for people of all ages. It was also the filming location for the drama, "Yeongae Sidae (Alone In Love)."

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1544-1900

・Closed : Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day), Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
(* Subject to change, please check the official website in advance to confirm.)

・Admission Fees : Free

・Operating Hours : 09:30-22:00

Program Information

Reservations

Access

1) City Hall (Seoul Subway Line 1 & 2), Exit 4.
Walk for about 20 minutes straight following Sejong-daero main street. The building will soon apear to your right.

2) Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 4.
We recommend using the underpath directly connected to the station.

For more information about the location, visit the official website (Korean only).

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun (Sejong Center for the Performing Arts) (광화문(세종문화회관)）- 129.4m
Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각）- 444.9m
Subway Line 2 City Hall (시청）- 632.2m
Subway Line 1 City Hall (시청）- 632.2m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1(il)ga (을지로입구）- 639.4m

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