National Library of Korea
Encyclopedia
The National Library of Korea is located in Seoul
, South Korea
and was established in 1945. It houses over 6.5 million volumes, including over 844,000 foreign books and some of the National Treasures of South Korea
.
It was relocated within Seoul, from Sogong-dong
, Jung-gu
to Namsan-dong
in 1974, and again to the present location at Banpo-dong
, Seocho-gu
, in 1988. It was transferred from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Culture in 1991.
. Take exit 5 from line 7 station. Walk South, past the National Digital Library of Korea
. The National Library of Korea is behind this.
The library is also served by Seoul Subway Line 2, Seocho Station, Exit 5. Walk north from the exit, the library will be on your left.
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
and was established in 1945. It houses over 6.5 million volumes, including over 844,000 foreign books and some of the National Treasures of South Korea
National treasures of South Korea
The National Treasures of Korea are a numbered set of tangible treasures, artifacts, sites, and buildings which are recognized by South Korea as having exceptional artistic, cultural and historical value...
.
It was relocated within Seoul, from Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong
Sogong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-Economy:All Nippon Airways operates the Seoul Office in Room 1501 on the 15th floor of the Center Building in Sogong-dong. Hainan Airlines operates its South Korea office in Suite 1501 of the Samyoung Building in...
, Jung-gu
Jung-gu, Seoul
Jung-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and is the historical center of the city .-Overview:...
to Namsan-dong
Namsan-dong
Namsan-dong is a legal dong, or neighbourhood of the Jung-gu district in Seoul, South Korea and governed by its administrative dong, Myeong-dong.-External links:*...
in 1974, and again to the present location at Banpo-dong
Banpo-dong
Banpo-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seocho-gu in Seoul, South Korea.The neighborhood is just north of Express Bus Terminal station and to the south of the Han River...
, Seocho-gu
Seocho-gu
Seocho-gu is a gu of Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular residential area for the mid- or upper-class residents in Seoul and home to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. Seocho Samsung Town in Seocho-dong, near Gangnam Station, is the headquarter of the several corporations of the...
, in 1988. It was transferred from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Culture in 1991.
Public transport connection
The library is served by Seoul Subway Lines 3, 7 and 9 which all connect at Express Bus terminal StationExpress Bus Terminal Station, Seoul
Express Bus Terminal Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3, Line 7, and Line 9.Both the Line 3 and Line 7 stations are located in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul....
. Take exit 5 from line 7 station. Walk South, past the National Digital Library of Korea
National Digital Library of Korea
The National Digital Library of Korea is located on Banpo-ro in Seocho-gu, Seoul. It is also known as a "dibrary" , a Konglish word combining "digital" and "library." It was opened in May 2009 after seven years of construction. Facilities allow access to over 800 libraries and other institutions...
. The National Library of Korea is behind this.
The library is also served by Seoul Subway Line 2, Seocho Station, Exit 5. Walk north from the exit, the library will be on your left.
See also
- National Digital Library of KoreaNational Digital Library of KoreaThe National Digital Library of Korea is located on Banpo-ro in Seocho-gu, Seoul. It is also known as a "dibrary" , a Konglish word combining "digital" and "library." It was opened in May 2009 after seven years of construction. Facilities allow access to over 800 libraries and other institutions...
- National Library for Children and Young AdultsNational Library for Children and Young AdultsThe National Library for Children and Young Adults is national library for children and adolescents located in Seoul, South Korea. This library opened at the National Library Thesis Center in 2006....