Winter 2018 Korean Books Trends | Youngpoong Bookstore in Gangnam, Seoul

Gangnam is one of the sleepless cities in Seoul. Lighting of Gangnam isn't turned off until late night.

Many restaurants, cafes, clothing stores lighten Gangnam street. People visit Gangnam for thier pleasure and consumption.

Gangnam street in Seoul

But Gangnam also has some bookstores, not only restaurants and clothing stores.

Youngpoong(YP) Bookstore is one of the Bookstores in Gangnam. YP Bookstore is a famouse bookstore in South Korea which has a long history.

The main store of YP Bookstore is in Jongno, Seoul. And Gangnam YP Bookstore is a branch. 

I like to visit Gangnam YP Bookstore cause its location is very easy to access.
(It's very close from Gangnam station exit. 11)

Actually Korean like to watch Movies more than Books. In my case, I go to the cinema to watch a film every month. On the other hand, I go to a bookstore every season. 

Instead, I try to look around for a long time. 

Youngppong Bookstore in Gangnam

There is a recommended book of January close to the entrance of Youngpoong Bookstore.

One is 'the apartment in Paris' and the other is 'the US-China war'.

English textbooks in YP bookstore, Gangnam

There is an English study book in a nearby shelf. Young people in Korea are interested in studying English. There are a lot of Foreign language study books. From elementary school to

college, Korean is studying English for college admission or company promotion.

Foreign language study books for Korean

Nowadays, Korean is studying Chinese as well as English.

Books about Virtual currency and bitcoin

You can also see 'virtual curruncy' and 'bitcoin' related books in the economic corner. Nowadays young Korean is interestd in Virtual curruncy than stock. However Korean government is

preparing the regulations for bitcoin cuase they think it is like a gambling.

new novels in Koren bookstore

I am personally the most interesting novel corner. 'Marilyn and two men' and 'I was waiting for you' in the new.

novels, steadysellers in Korean bookstore

Existing novels include 'The underground railroad', 'a man called Ove', 'genocide', and 'stalker'.

books about trips

I moved to the travel section. 'Jeju car travel' and 'food trip' is noticeable.

care magazines in Korean bookstore, Gangnam

There are also magazines. Korean magazines as well as foreign magazines related to automobiles are on display.

Lee minho with Cosmopolitan

There is also a fashion magazine. The picture just above was taken last year. Korean actor Lee Min Ho is a cover model.

Parker pens in Korean Bookstore, Seoul

Lamy pens in Korean Bookstore, Gangnam

Youngpoong Bookstore sells books as well as stationery. You can see Parker pens and Lamy pens.

Korean Cashier in Youngpoong Bookstore

I take about 1 to 2 hours to look around a bookstore and paperbooks. After this bookstore time, I feel calm and enjoyable.

Although e-books are convenient, sometimes I buy paper books.