π September Is Reading Month in Seoul! Enjoy 200,000 E-Books for FREE π±β¨ Calling all book lovers in Seoul! ππ September is officially Reading Month in Korea, and Seoul is making it easier—and much more fun—to enjoy books wherever you are. Throughout September 2026, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is expanding its location-based e-book service in partnership with YES24, giving visitors access to approximately 200,000 e-books for free around Seoul Library and Seoul City Hall. π±π https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260824042800004?input=1195m The best part? No separate membership registration is required! π Simply visit the Seoul Library or Seoul City Hall area, scan one of the designated QR codes, verify your location, and you’ll be able to enjoy around 200,000 e-books for two weeks. Previously, this service was mainly available during Seoul Outdoor Library operating days, but for Reading Month, it will be expanded to weekdays throughout September as well. Perfect for international students looking for a relaxing break between classes! βπ https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260824042800004?input=1195m And September in Seoul isn’t only about digital books. The city is preparing a huge variety of literary and cultural events. On September 4, 11, and 18, Seoul Library’s first-floor Think Maru will host “Writer Hip Talk,” where visitors can meet writers and explore reading from philosophical perspectives—including how the act of reading has changed from the past to the present and how it may evolve in the future. ππ Across Seoul’s public libraries, there will also be an impressive 1,500+ reading-related programs, ranging from author talks and book festivals to special cultural events. So whether you’re a serious bookworm or just looking for something different to do in Seoul, there should be plenty to discover. β¨ https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260424515474?OutUrl=naver Another highlight is the return of the Seoul Outdoor Library after its summer break! π³π Starting in September, outdoor reading spaces will once again welcome visitors at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square, and Cheonggyecheon. Imagine sitting outdoors in the cooler early-autumn weather, grabbing a book and simply doing some “book-mung” (μ± λ©)—a Korean-style expression for peacefully zoning out while reading. ππ There will also be performances, movie screenings, and other cultural programs connected to books and reading. For foreigners living in Seoul, this is also a nice way to experience the city beyond the usual cafés, shopping streets, and tourist attractions. Grab a book, find a comfortable spot around Seoul Plaza or Gwanghwamun, and enjoy a slower side of the city. βπ³π π When: Throughout September 2026π E-Book Service: Seoul Library & Seoul City Hall areaπ E-Books: Approx. 200,000 titlesπ± How: Scan the designated QR code → verify your location → start readingπ° Cost: FREEπ³ Outdoor Libraries: Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheonπ€ More: Author talks, book festivals, performances, movie screenings & 1,500+ programs So if you’re in Seoul this September, why not swap one café afternoon for a book under the autumn sky? ππβ¨ It might just become one of your favorite ways to enjoy Seoul! #SeoulLibrary #SeoulOutdoorLibrary #ReadingMonth #SeptemberInSeoul #SeoulBooks #FreeEbooks #Ebooks #BookLovers #Bookworm #ReadingInSeoul #SeoulCityHall #SeoulPlaza #GwanghwamunSquare #Cheonggyecheon #SeoulEvents #Seoul2026 #SeoulLife #SeoulCulture #KoreanCulture #KoreaTravel #SeoulTravel #VisitSeoul #VisitKorea #ThingsToDoInSeoul #SeoulStudentLife #InternationalStudentsKorea #StudyInKorea #AutumnInSeoul #BookFestival #KoreaTips
