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.


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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

German Books

Discover the latest book releases and reading recommendations from our library team.

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

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