Introduction: Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residential area in the empty place where the previous Gukje Market was demolished. People started selling the books Japanese left behind, and la
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Information: Information Introduction Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residential area in the empty place where the previous Gukje Market was demolished People started selling the books Japanese left behind, and later on, when it became a private area, book sellers moved to the current place to sell their books When Busan became the provisional capital during the Korean War, refugees brought and sold their precious books for a living As time went by, professors and students came to the alley and started purchasing books, contributing to the build up of the current book street Once, used books were gathered in the alley and rare books could be found Thanks to this, more temporary buildings were formed At that time, about 70 books stores were available for students to sell and buy used books In the early 60’s when the publication culture was not yet settled down, many students and educated people had to sell their books and then buy secondhand books or magazines After going through this time, the Bosu-dong Book Street became a famous book street throughout the nation The prices of books are scaled according to the conditions of the book or bargaining Telephone: +82-51-244-9668
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Bosu-dong Book Street Reviews: SounL: Not too many shops for its size;It's a MALL WUZ: Most of the famous pieces are gone...;every step is a piece of art KTL: Quaint;Nice walk after dinner zhangOU: Just simply loved everything!;Interesting Place - worth a visit ouI: a beautiful gate, sitting in the m...;Sits proudly in the middle of traf... WUZ: Exclusive centre;Free area to come hang out KTL: De Moon Korean restaurant at the s...;Didn't even look at the merchandis... zhangOU: Fascinating, captivating, well wor...;Impressive ouI: Impressive statue;Nice statue on the square lianKO: Overpriced Stores and Rude Sellers;24/7 shopping tho pricey |