1. Location (based on Seoul map)
- Address: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Area: Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, southern Seoul
- Map context: Located beneath COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, at the intersection of Yeongdong-daero and Bongeunsa-ro; directly connected to Samseong Station (Subway Line 2) and Bongeunsa Station (Line 9).
2. Getting There
a) From Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- By bus: Airport Limousine #6006 runs directly to COEX; approximately 65–75 minutes.
- By subway: AREX → transfer at Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2) → Samseong Station; about 1 hour 40 minutes total.
- By taxi/car: Around 70 km; typical driving time ≈ 60 minutes, depending on traffic.
b) From Seoul Station
- By subway: Line 4 (Seoul Station → Sadang) → transfer to Line 2 → Samseong Station; 30–35 minutes.
- By taxi: Distance ≈ 11 km; 20 minutes, fare ₩14,000–18,000.
3. History & Opening Date
- COEX Mall opened in 1997 as part of the Korea World Trade Center complex.
- Extensively renovated and re-branded as Starfield COEX Mall in 2014, integrating retail, culture, and entertainment facilities.
- It remains Korea’s largest underground shopping complex, managed by Shinsegae Property.
4. Official Introduction Page (for foreign visitors)
5. Nearby Attractions (within ~20 minutes)
- Bongeunsa Temple (5 min walk)
- Starfield Library (inside the mall)
- COEX Artium & Megabox Cinema
- Samseong Station Shopping Arcade
- Cheongdam Fashion Street (10 min drive)
Source
- VISITKOREA – Imagine Your Korea +2
- Wikipedia +1
- Stripes Korea +1
- VisitKorea +1
