Get a taste of Busans iconic book shaped cafe

On March 4, a cafe named Scoula di Atene (The School of Athens) shaped like a row of large books on a shelf opened in Bosudong in an attempt to revive the street. The landmark building immediately caught the attention of young, trendconscious visitors. Kim Daekwon, CEO of Scoula di Atene, said he initially planned to build a 15story officetel, a multipurpose building with residential and commercial units. However, after realizing the historical significance of Bosu Book Street, Kim changed his mind and remodeled the building into a cultural complex. My initial plan of building an officetel has met with strong opposition from local people, especially book vendors, he said during an interview with The Korea Times, Tuesday.