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Jeongdok public library
Jeongdok public library

Jeongdok Public Library (정독도서관) is a library in Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Hwa-dong, Jongno-gu, on Bukchon-ro. On the campus of Jeongdok Public Library is Jongchinbu (종친부; 宗親府), Seoul Tangible Cultural Property number 9. Jongchinbu was constructed in 1433 and is one of three remaining Joseon Dynasty government buildings. The rest were destroyed in the Japanese invasions, occupation, or the Korean War.Until February 1976, the site was occupied by the campus of Kyunggi High School. The Jeongdok Library opened in January 1977 on the former site of the school.

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Jeongdok Public Library
Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Seoul

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서울특별시교육청 정독도서관

Bukchon-ro 5-gil 48
03061 Seoul
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