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These quiet seats are unique to this branch, quite limited and always full. The bookstore is not a very big one but of optimum variety of books. If you cannot find what you want, it is also convenient to visit another big bookstores nearby…..
I think it is a good idea to spend those freezing or hot summer nights in these big bookstores in Seoul. This Jongno Bookstore종로서적 is just 5 minutes away on foot from another giant one, YP Bookstore 영풍문고 which is a 2-storey store with thorough variety of books. Both are at the same metro station, Jonggak Station (Line1). Jongno Bookstore is at the Exit3-1 while YP Bookstore is at the Exit 5 or 6.
Both are not far from Kyobo as well, after walking out from the Exit 1 of the Jonggak Station (Line1), go straight for 10 mins, and you will reach the Gwanghuamun branch of Kyobo.
Official Site:
Jongno Bookstore종로서적- http://www.jongnobooks.com/?act=info.page&pcode=sub1_1
YP Bookstore 영풍문고- http://www.ypbooks.co.kr/m_main.yp
P.S. In case visiting Jongno bookstore, maybe it is a good idea to visit the largest Starbuck in Korea as well, which is at the same building. http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171220000808
Catherine 2019 
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