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South Korea

Bookshops in Seoul

The Atlas lists 64 independent bookshops in Seoul, 3 of them selling secondhand books. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.7 km; actual walking routes may be longer.

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Independent bookshop · 중랑천로15길 38, 02114 Seoul

Independent bookshop · 화랑로 349, 01914 Seoul

Independent bookshop · 용마산로90길 3, 02191 Seoul

Independent bookshop · 청룡길 29, 08786 Seoul

Independent bookshop · 강서로47길 301, 07632 Seoul

Independent bookshop

Bookshop questions: Seoul

How many bookshops are listed in Seoul?

The Atlas currently lists 64 active bookshops in Seoul. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.

Can I find secondhand bookshops in Seoul?

3 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.

Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?

The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.

Can I plan a bookshop walk in Seoul?

Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.

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Can I add a shop or correct a listing?

Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.

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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit