Library

Diverse. Open to all.

Our library is a place for people to meet, to read and learn German, to discover German literature and films, for inspiration and exchange.


Library Goethe-Institut Korea Foto (Detail): © Goethe-Institut Korea

Onleihe

The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). You can download about 35,000 German-language eBooks, audio books, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers, and watch films online.

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Recommendations

German magazines

We have a collection of German-language newspapers and magazines available for reading or borrowing.

150 Years of Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann was born 150 years ago and is one of Germany's most important writers of the 20th century. As a Nobel Prize winner and political commentator, he has left a lasting literary legacy. On the occasion of his 150th birthday, we take a look at his life and work.

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  • Translation Funding Program

    The Goethe-Institut's translation funding program supports foreign publishers in the publication of German literature. Our aim is to make it easier for an international audience to access German-language contemporary literature, non-fiction and books for children and young people, as well as important academic titles and non-fiction books.

    Books on a shelf Foto: © Goethe-Institut Budapest Foto: © Goethe-Institut Budapest

  • Guided tours of the library

    We offer individual and guided tours for course participants and teachers, school classes, student groups and cultural or educational institutions.

    Guided tours of the library © Goethe-Institut Korea © Goethe-Institut Korea

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Address

132, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu
Seoul 04328
South Korea

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 08:30–19:00

Sat 08:30–18:00

Mon, Thu, Fri 14:00–18:00

Tue, Wed 10:00–12:00 Uhr, 16:00–19:00

Sat 13:00–17:00

A person sitting at the long table in the library. © Goethe-Institut Korea

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