By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team | Photos / Long Xin Zhang Cuan, Xian Pan Long Han
With the Korean Wave sweeping across the globe, South Korea has become one of Asia’s top travel destinations. A brand-new cultural space has recently emerged in downtown Seoul — the STARFIELD LIBRARY located inside COEX MALL. This two-story library covers a total area of 847 pyeong (approximately 2,800 square meters) and houses over 50,000 books and magazines. One of its most eye-catching features is the three massive book walls, each standing 13 meters tall. Shortly after its opening, it has attracted numerous visitors and become a popular spot for photos.
The STARFIELD LIBRARY is an open-access library available to everyone free of charge. In addition to tens of thousands of books and magazines, it also offers a state-of-the-art e-book system. The library is furnished with various seating options including sofas and desks, making it convenient for visitors to read or take a short break. Each month, the library hosts cultural events with different themes on varying days. In June, activities include poetry on Mondays, travel on Tuesdays, books on Wednesdays, art and books on Thursdays, celebrity lectures on Fridays, children's entertainment on Saturdays, and classical music performances on Sundays. Every day, well-known figures from various fields such as poets, pianists, writers, travel writers, and columnists are invited to deliver high-quality free lectures and performances.
【Info】
COEX MALL STARFIELD LIBRARY
Address: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (B1–1F, Central Plaza, COEX MALL)
Business Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 (Open year-round)
Transportation: Exit 6 of Samseong Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, enter COEX MALL via the underground passage → Located on B1–1F of the Central Plaza near the Grand InterContinental Hotel
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