SUMMARY
Explore one of Seoul's largest underground shopping and entertainment complexes, featuring the iconic Starfield Library, shopping stores, restaurants, cafés, and entertainment facilities.
DESCRIPTION
COEX Mall is a major underground shopping and entertainment complex located in the Gangnam district of Seoul. It features a wide selection of fashion stores, lifestyle shops, restaurants, cafés, cinemas, and entertainment facilities. One of its most famous attractions is Starfield Library, a spectacular public library located inside the mall. The library is known for its towering bookshelves that reach approximately 13 meters high, contemporary architecture, and comfortable reading spaces. Visitors can browse books, relax, and take photographs of its impressive interior. COEX is also connected to the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and is close to other Gangnam attractions, making it a convenient destination for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
Access
Address: 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
By subway: Take Seoul Subway Line 2 to Samseong Station and use Exits 5 or 6, or take Line 9 to Bongeunsa Station and use Exit 7. Both stations provide convenient access to COEX Mall.
By private car: Located in Gangnam, near Bongeunsa Temple and other major attractions. Travel time depends on your pickup location and traffic. For convenient transportation, consider a private car and driver service in Korea.
By subway: Take Seoul Subway Line 2 to Samseong Station and use Exits 5 or 6, or take Line 9 to Bongeunsa Station and use Exit 7. Both stations provide convenient access to COEX Mall.
By private car: Located in Gangnam, near Bongeunsa Temple and other major attractions. Travel time depends on your pickup location and traffic. For convenient transportation, consider a private car and driver service in Korea.
Hours & Fees
Opening hours: COEX Mall generally operates daily from 10:30 to 22:00, although individual stores and facilities may have different hours. Starfield Library is generally open daily from 10:30 to 22:00.
Admission: Free entry to COEX Mall and Starfield Library. Shopping, dining, cinema tickets, and selected entertainment activities are charged separately.
Recommended visit: Allow approximately 1.5–3 hours to explore the mall, visit Starfield Library, and enjoy a meal or shopping.
Admission: Free entry to COEX Mall and Starfield Library. Shopping, dining, cinema tickets, and selected entertainment activities are charged separately.
Recommended visit: Allow approximately 1.5–3 hours to explore the mall, visit Starfield Library, and enjoy a meal or shopping.
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