Seoul’s Outdoor Libraries Attract 1 Million Visitors in First Half of 2025, Driven by Youth Reading Trend

SEOUL, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s outdoor libraries drew a record-breaking 1 million visitors during the first half of 2025, reflecting a growing cultural shift that celebrates reading as a lifestyle trend — especially among younger generations. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the three key outdoor reading spaces — Seoul Plaza Library, Gwanghwamun [...]