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Starfield Library
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Starfield Library

Getting around: Take Metro Line 2 or the Bundang Line to Samseong Station, connecting directly into COEX Mall where the library is located.
Hours: Generally accessible during COEX Mall hours, roughly 10:30am-10pm.

Starfield Library is a large, open, two-story library space within COEX Mall in Gangnam, notable for its soaring bookshelves (some reaching over 13 meters high) and open, light-filled design that has made it one of Seoul's most photographed indoor spots, despite functioning as a genuine public reading space within a shopping mall. Visitors can browse and read books and magazines for free, though checking books out requires membership.

It's a quick, free stop that works well combined with a broader visit to COEX Mall, and its striking visual design means even a brief walk-through is worthwhile for photos even without stopping to read.

Starfield Library FAQs

Can I actually read the books here?

Yes, it functions as a real public reading space where visitors can browse and read for free, though checking books out requires membership.

How tall are the shelves?

Some of the signature bookshelves reach over 13 meters high, a major part of the space's striking visual design.

Is it free to visit?

Yes, entry to browse and photograph the space is free.

Is it inside a mall?

Yes, it's located within COEX Mall in Gangnam, directly connected to Samseong Station.

How long does a visit take?

15-30 minutes for photos and a browse, longer if you want to sit and read.

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