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Tongmungwan

1934 establishments in KoreaBook and manuscript collectorsCompanies based in SeoulIndependent bookstoresJongno District
OraegageSeoul Future Heritages

Tongmungwan or Tongmunkwan (Korean: 통문관; Hanja: 通文館) is a historic book store in Seoul, South Korea. It is the oldest active book store in the country, having been founded in 1934. It has remained a family business since its establishment. It has served mainly academics, and reportedly has had a significant impact in the study of Korean history. The business was designated a Seoul Future Heritage in 2013. It is also an Oraegage, a store of historic value.

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Tongmungwan
Ujeongguk-ro, Seoul Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong

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동덕빌딩

Ujeongguk-ro 68
03144 Seoul, Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong
South Korea
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