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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.

Onleihe

Anniversary

100 Years of Franz Kafka

Why does Franz Kafka's magic endure even 100 years after his death? What makes Kafka's work feel so modern and contemporary? And why is his story "The Metamorphosis" especially popular in Korea? We delved into these questions with experts to unravel the Kafka phenomenon.

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Recommendations

Books in July

Every month, our library team recommends books on a special theme. July’s theme is: “Summer”

Luise

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Luise
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German magazines

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

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.

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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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