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Culture Seoul
Daeo Bookstore
A small Seochon address where an old bookshop atmosphere meets a café stop.
- Location
- 55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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A place worth knowing
The setting has also appeared in screen and music productions, but the appeal is the intimate scale of the place itself. Combine it with a walk around the neighbourhood and check the current café arrangements before settling in.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
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Daeo Bookstore
55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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