What the Book

Itaewon & Yongsan-gu


Itaewon’s best bookshop sells a wide range of English-language fiction and nonfiction with an interesting section on Korean culture. Also stocks current editions of US magazines like The New Yorker and Rolling Stone.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Itaewon & Yongsan-gu attractions

1. Seokjojeon

2.72 MILES

A good example of Deoksugung's potpourri of contrasting architectural styles, the grand neoclassical-style Seokjojeon was designed by British architect GR…