COEX Library

Samseong Subway Station (Exit 8-1)

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Average price

Free🎉

Suggested time to spend

1 hours

Pro tip

👀 Coex Library is located within one of Seouls largest Malls. Its also underneath SM Town. Take more time to see both while there!

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📚 Over 280,000 books, 🌳 Rooftop garden, 📖 E-book rental, 📊 Business and finance section, 🎓 Study rooms, 🚪 Meeting rooms, 🎉 Cultural programs, 📚 English book collection, 📚 Children’s book collection, 📚 Korean literature collection, 📚 Foreign language book collection, 🍵 Cafe, 📷 Photo zone, 🚇 Connected to COEX Mall, 🅿️ Parking available.

👋 COEX is one of the coolest places in Seoul! This is a great travel destination for kids and adults because there’s so much to see and do.

📚 Here you can also find the super famous huge library in the middle of the Mall with 20 Meter high bookshelves and thousand of books.

🏬 COEX is a big shopping mall with over 260 stores! You can find clothes, shoes, toys, and lots of other things you might want to buy. 🛍️

🎬 If you love movies, you’ll have a blast at COEX. They have a huge movie theater with lots of screens. You can see all kinds of movies, from action to comedy! 🍿

🐠 If you like the sea, you can visit the COEX Aquarium where you can see lots of cool fish, sharks, and jellyfish. 🐟

🌮 COEX has a great food court with lots of delicious options like Korean food, pizza, burgers, and more. 🍔

History

📚🌃🇰🇷 COEX Library is a modern architectural wonder that has become a must-see attraction for book lovers in Seoul.

Opened in 2014, the library is located in the COEX Mall, one of the largest underground shopping centers in Asia. The library’s design is inspired by the concept of a “digital forest,” with a tree-like structure and shelves that resemble branches.

The library houses over 50,000 books in a variety of genres, and visitors can browse through the shelves and read books on the spot. There are also designated reading areas and study rooms for those who want a quiet space to read or work.

In addition to its impressive collection of books, the library also hosts various cultural events and exhibitions, including book clubs, author talks, and art exhibitions.

Since its opening, COEX Library has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and has won numerous awards for its innovative design and contribution to the cultural scene in Seoul. If you’re a book lover or simply appreciate beautiful architecture, a visit to COEX Library is a must. 🌆📖🌇

COEX Library

Samseong Subway Station (Exit 8-1)

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Closest Subway Station

Samseong Subway Station (Exit 8-1)

District

Gangnam-gu

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🚎🚊🚖 See directions

1. Copy Korean translation

코엑스도서관

Korean Translation of COEX Library

2. Paste into Naver Maps