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

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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

Graphic Novels Books in June

In June, we present a selection of German graphic novels. Discover comics for children and young adults, graphic novels based on literary works, award-winning titles, as well as books on history, biographies, and social issues. Let yourself be inspired by the diversity and creativity of the German-language graphic novel scene.

Book Recommendations June © Goethe-Institut Korea

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.

Magazine Zeitgeister

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thomasmannportrait
Photo (detail): © picture alliance / ullstein bild

  • 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.

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  • 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

Visit us

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

Contact

Phone

+82 2 2021 2804

E-Mail

bibliothek-seoul@goethe.de

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