When the weather turns freezing, libraries offer the perfect refuge. Even the scent of books sometimes brings a sense of comfort.

Libraries specializing in art, craft and architecture in and around Seoul, filled with books bearing visually striking covers, are a place to linger β€” particularly for those who want to take their time and deepen their understanding.

Art libraries as winter hideaways in Seoul

Two hideaway spaces in the heart of Seoul are well known among art enthusiasts: Design Library and Art Library, run by Hyundai Card located in the Samcheong-dong and Itaewon-dong neighborhoods, respectively, offer some 26,000 books on art, architecture and design.

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