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COEX

Getting around: Take Metro Line 2 or the Bundang Line to Samseong Station, which connects directly into the mall via underground passage.
Hours: Generally open daily, roughly 10:30am-10pm; individual store and restaurant hours may vary.

COEX Mall is one of Asia's largest underground shopping malls, located beneath the COEX convention center in Gangnam, and its best-known feature for visitors is the Starfield Library, a soaring open-plan library space with towering bookshelves that has become one of Seoul's most photographed indoor landmarks despite being inside a shopping mall. Beyond the library, COEX houses an aquarium, cinema, and a vast range of retail and dining.

It's a useful rainy-day or hot-weather option given its fully indoor, air-conditioned scale, and its direct subway connection makes it an easy stop whether or not shopping is the primary goal.

COEX FAQs

Is the Starfield Library part of COEX?

Yes, it's located within COEX Mall and is one of the most visited free photo spots in Seoul, despite being inside a commercial shopping center.

Is there an aquarium?

Yes, COEX Aquarium is within the complex, requiring separate admission.

How big is the mall?

It's one of the largest underground shopping malls in Asia, easy to spend hours in without covering everything.

Is it good for a rainy day?

Yes, its fully indoor, climate-controlled scale makes it a popular option in bad weather.

How do I get there?

Metro Line 2 or the Bundang Line to Samseong Station connects directly into the mall underground.

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