Citizen Favorite No.1 'Seoul Outdoor Library' Comes to Seodaemun 'Hongje Waterfall Square' on Weekends

Operating in Seodaemun-gu on the 19th-20th of this month and 2nd-3rd of next month
Setting up a reading space with 3,000 books and camping chairs

On the 12th and 13th, about 4,000 citizens visited "Reading Seodaemun" held at Independence Park, enjoying various performances along with reading. Provided by Seodaemun-gu.

Last year, the ‘Seoul Outdoor Library,’ which was voted the number one policy by Seoul citizens, will be set up at ‘Seodaemun Hongje Waterfall Square’ along Hongjecheon Stream, a healing spot in the city center.

Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Seongheon) announced on the 17th that it will operate ‘Enjoy the Outdoor Library 200% at Seodaemun Hot Place ? Reading Seodaemun’ at Hongje Waterfall Square from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends of the 19th-20th and the 2nd-3rd of next month.

To this end, the district will create a reading space with a resort-like atmosphere, furnished with over 3,000 books, bean bag sofas, and camping chairs. Additionally, there will be a ‘Pop-up Book (3D Picture Book) Corner’ to spark imagination, a ‘Block Toy & Board Game Zone’ for families to enjoy together, and a ‘Kids Cafe’ for infants and toddlers.

Previously, about 4,000 citizens visited ‘Reading Seodaemun,’ held at Independence Park on the 12th and 13th, enjoying various performances along with reading.

Mayor Lee Seongheon said, “I expect ‘Reading Seodaemun,’ where the beautiful waterfall scenery, the sound of water, and reading come together, will offer many people a time of healing.”