Sliding shelves help to contain as many books as the store can hold, leaving a narrow alleyway with just enough space for the customer to squeeze through. Big and tall sizes unavailable in other areas are wellstocked, and. There was one more place we had to stop by before we would end our first day in seoul. If youre curious, you can still read about everything regarding this branch below. Yongsan electronics market is a collection of over 5,000 electronics and office equipment markets and stores spread across 20 buildings. Please be aware that this page is for buying, selling and trading used and or. They have a huge collection of used magazines and books in almost all genres. We had lunch at itaewon so i took advantage of the place and decided to visit the line store there because there is a bt21 cafe. Social science the new and used bookstore seoul itaewon. Top 10 places to sell books for cash here are the top 10 places to sell books for cash, while decluttering or just to make a little extra money for something you want or need. Kyobo book centre, koreas largest bookstore, stocks about 2,300,000 books and on weekends draws over 120,000 customers. I recently visited two famous used bookstores, aladin and yes24. Itaewon seoul 2020 all you need to know before you go.
They have a lot of the same products you might find cheaper on iherb save 10% on every order with coupon. Officially opened in 1976, the seoul central masjid remains the only mosque in the city. English bookstores for book lovers in korea 10 magazine korea. Better going to the other 2 used book stores in itaewon by the mosque. Site features online ordering, map and directions, news, and events. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience itaewon. Like mentioned already, the kyobo bookstores at line 5 gwanghwamoon station and another at line 9 sinnonhyeon station have a fairly nice range of english books to choose from.
Itaewon is the area near the military base in seoul. Itaewon foreign bookstore no one knows more about the used foreign book business than choi kiwoong, the owner of itaewon foreign bookstore in seoul, the oldest bookstore of its kind. Easy to get muslim guesthouse and near from mosque also have many delicious halal food restaurant in the town. My husband and i agreed that it would be better to keep our used book purchases from cheonan. It might be the dense square footage or the characteristic scent of weathered pages but, the itaewon book store is. Kobalt is the ideal place to sit down, order a beverage, and read for hours and hours on end. In the underground mall at city hall station, there is a chaotic little used english book store, run by a gruff ajjushi who speaks passable english although i suspect his reading skills are much more advanced than his speaking ability. In july 2017 it relocated to bogwangro, south of itaewon station, an area aptly named antique street, where it saw a considerable cut in store visits by customers. The shop sells a variety of english and foreign books, such as novels and magazines. In 1973, the owner set up a used bookstore and has been running this business. We are next to noksapyeong station, right next to the lexus dealer.
In seoul there is a cluster of chains in the jongnogu area. Because the store is tiny, heavily stocked, and deals exclusively with secondhand books, it has a musty smell and a dusty feel that is undeniably. Itaewon station, line 6 brown line exit 1take a sharp left after you leave exit 1 for itaewonro 27gagil, the largest concentration of pubs, bars and restaurants in the itaewon area exit 3 both exit 2 and exit 7 will lead you towards the famous cheongdam fashion street exit 2straight outside of exit 2, youll notice the hamilton hotel. Besides from that there is a lot of cool bars and clubs go to either gold bar or thursday party cool vibe. Itaewon holds a long history in its making and is the first place most tourists want to visit in korea. Give me a break, there will be someone who will buy a used copy of a travel guide for half the price of a new one, especially when 90% of the content doesnt change. An old warehouse, used previously for storing american marketing giant amways products in southeastern seoul, has been turned into the citys. And so, what a delight it was to find the excellent itaewon foreign bookstore in the heart of koreas capital. Apr 20, 2019 sadly, line store and bt21 announced that they will be closing itaewon branch by april 5. Shopping in seoul is in many ways very similar to eating out in seoul. It is next to next to foreign mart in itaewon and they have a good collection of new as well as used books. Header image courtesy of seunghoo ryu supplementary images courtesy of korea herald. When owner geena woo returned to seoul after living in london for a couple of years, she missed exactly these relaxing reading havens.
Fashion shops specialize in various imported clothes, leather goods, fur goods, handbags, shoes, and antique furniture. Previously, what the book also bought used books from foreigners moving out of korea but thats been out of practice sine 2016. If it has to do with technology, then odds you will find it here at one of the nearly thousands of independent stores in the area. With almost 40 years of history, the itaewon foreign bookstore stands out as the oldest of its kind in the book shopping scene of seoul. The store currently carries over 100,000 titles, and choi trades used books at 30 to 70 percent of their regular prices.
Secondhand bookstores is a very good resource for finding out of print books, but perhaps alibris is better. If you want to head to itaewon foreign book store from what the book, it is a pretty easy walk. Find english language bookstores for secondhand books in seoul. Itaewon street is the most exotic place in seoul to spend a day of shopping, dining, and hanging out.
Whether you are looking for alltime favorites, brandnew reads, or. What the book, seoul closed for long time residents, it may come as a shock that what the book, a long time haven for book loving expats, has closed down as of october 2019. More difficult to find, but fun when you do, are the small used bookstores that dot traditional markets in korean cities. The foreign bookstore yongsangu, seoul 10 directory. Seoul book bogo, a massive used book storecultural space. There are large romance and sciencefiction selections, but dont expect much in. However, as soon as our son picked a new book, we were more than happy to get it for him. If youre not willing to pay, the next tourist will be, so they wont sell to you. Almost every book in the store is written in english, with a few japanese and chinese books here and there, the store survives by its constant circulation of tradeins. Foreign book store is exactly what a second hand bookshop should be. Then, there is the foreign bookstore at noksapyeong. There is also a used book swap meet in itaewon run by a really nice guy once a month on sundays.
English bookstores for book lovers in korea 10 magazine. If you order one fast book and another book in our online catalog not a fast book, your order will ship out when both books are in korea unless your order is spilt into two shipments. In 1973, choi found enough traction to establish his bookstore. I often go to the used book store to sell my old books or buy some used books. Wander around seouls first public secondhand bookstore. Expect to pay at least 30% less here than at other book stores in seoul. Also youngpoong bookstores near line 1 jonggak station and in coex l. In 1997, itaewon was finally designated as an official tourist zone. Besides food, wherever weve visited in south korea so far weve always looked for places we could access to english books. High street market itaewon high street market is a highend grocery store in itaewon specializing in imported food products, cheeses, craft beer and wines, meat, cooking spices, freshbaked bread and desserts, deli meats, and more. Closed line store and bt21 cafe itaewon branch how to go. A huge advantage that what the book has over itaewon foreign book store is the childrens section of books.
Apr 20, 2016 officially opened in 1976, the seoul central masjid remains the only mosque in the city. Apr 03, 2017 like mentioned already, the kyobo bookstores at line 5 gwanghwamoon station and another at line 9 sinnonhyeon station have a fairly nice range of english books to choose from. Today, instead of sifting through trash, he simply buys and trades used books which are added to. Chapters cover general aspects and models of aging, determinants and maintenance of peak bone. They are usually willing to trade old books for credit on used books, but their offers vary. There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. The foreign bookstore is a hidden gem in the heart of itaewon, seoul, that has a rich forty year history of selling foreign books in the area. Sadly, line store and bt21 announced that they will be closing itaewon branch by april 5. The walls are lined with numerous titles and authors, some dating back to the late 20th century. Because the store is tiny, heavily stocked, and deals exclusively with second hand books, it has a musty smell and a dusty feel that is undeniably. It might be the dense square footage or the characteristic scent of weathered pages but, the itaewon book store is reminiscent of a cozy home in the suburbs.
Every book is secondhand and, therefore, very reasonably priced. Itaewon is a leader in providing exotic fashion, bars, and clubs in. The aging skeleton is a comprehensive and timely book on all aspects of the skeleton as it ages, including basic mechanisms and pathways as well as pathobiology. Itaewon book store is located near noksapyeong station, exit 3. What the book, the bookstore that sells new and used english books, conveniently located in itaewon. Back then, foreign books were rare and colored books rarer. Not only does the bookstore consistently have bestsellers on the bookshelves, you can also find used books at reasonable prices. I would like to let you know about korean used book stores in korea because they are really cool aladin and yes24, both companies have their branch used book store in many downtown areas in seoul. To buy foreign books online inside korea, interpark is recommended, but books ordered from all across the world from book depository are sent postfree.
Itaewon typically refers to the street full of stores, restaurants, and stalls over 1. Shopping in seoul is just as immense as the city itself. Choi kiwoong, started selling books in the 1960s by collecting magazines and novels from the garbage dumps of u. Mar 18, 2018 i recently visited two famous used bookstores, aladin and yes24. Itaewon, seoul where to shop official korea tourism. My wife, an amazing grade 3 teacher at an international school, is always on the hunt for new books for the kids. In its splendid myriad of blue and white ceramic tiles, the mosque has become the center of the usandanro. Korean job discussion forums view topic good bookstores. Closed line store and bt21 cafe itaewon branch how to. Seoul book bogo, a massive used book storecultural space recently opened by the metropolitan government, songpa district, seoul os 1440.
Moreover, the owners regularly host book fairs together with some of seouls international schools. Expatowned english bookstore that offers free shipping throughout the peninsula. Opened to 2003, what the book is the most wellknown foreign bookstore in korea. Prices for books vary based on age, condition, and how rare it is.