Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스))

13.9Km 2022-12-16

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

The Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) was established on September 7, 1988 as a large-scale business town for domestic and overseas businessmen. Business operations can be managed easily as assembly halls, exhibition halls, the Korean City Air Terminal, InterContinental Hotel, and Hyundai Department Store are gathered in one spot.

A 57-story building contains 20 trade organizations including the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), as well as 250 companies and financial institutions. Convention and Exhibition, which houses three specialized exhibition halls and permanent exhibition halls, is composed of a four-story main building and three-story extension.

An underground passageway connects COEX Mall, completed in 2000, and Bongeunsa Temple to the north with Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Additional facilities for culture, pleasure, and shopping make COEX a must-visit attraction.

COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

13.9Km 2024-07-17

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-700-7200

The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

13.9Km 2022-07-27

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelfs and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors are welcome to find pleasure in reading and relax.

COEX Artium (코엑스아티움)

13.9Km 2022-07-04

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

Established by Korea International Trade Association and COEX, COEX Artium is a spacious muscial performance hall with over 800 seats. High quality and diverse musical or theatrical performances are held year-round to satisfy both Korean and international visitors. Foreign language services (English, Japanese, and Chinese) are also available. It has the Trade Promotion Exhibition Hall. Near COEX Artium are many performance halls such as COEX Art Hall (184 seats), Auditorium (1058 seats), Convention Hall (7,000 seats), ang Grand Conference Room (450 seats), making the COEX area a main place for cultural and musical performances in Seoul. Visitors may want to visit the COEX website (www.coex.co.kr) to find out information on various performances.

Ktown4u COEX (케이타운포유 코엑스)

13.9Km 2024-06-11

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Ktown4u COEX is a K-culture complex located in the bustling COEX district. The center offers everything a hallyu fan could wish for, from K-pop to beauty, fashion, and even K-lifestyle. Each of the three floors focuses on a different way to experience K-culture, with the second floor offering sales of diverse goods, the third floor operating as an academy for learning K-pop dances and songs, and the fourth floor being an event space to facilitate communication between fans and artists.

K-Vegan Beauty Fair (K-비건뷰티페어)

13.9Km 2025-07-11

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-761-2586

K-vegan beauty fair provides visitors an opportunity to explore products from various vegan and climate-friendly beauty brands and participate in different events throughout the exhibition.

Gourmet Eat Gangnam (제2회 고메 잇 강남)

13.9Km 2025-11-14

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7734-7796

Marking its second anniversary, this year's Gourmet Eat Gangnam highlights the theme of gourmet festival, featuring a chef cooking show with 100 different menu items. The event takes place from November 4 to 16 at the plaza in front of COEX’s East Gate. As an F&B festival at the heart of the city, it offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drinks while engaging in a variety of activities.

Changnyongmun Gate (창룡문)

13.9Km 2023-09-25

697, Gyeongsu-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Changnyeongmun Gate, the eastern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, is similar in shape and size to Hwaseomun Gate to the east. Something to take note of is the nameplate carved into the wall left of the gate. While the names on the polished granite at the other three main gates have become obscure over time, the nameplate at Changnyeongmun Gate is still clearly visable.

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)

13.9Km 2024-03-13

65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0511

Jamsil Hangang Park is a leisure space along the Hangang River, conveniently located near Lotte World. It features facilities such as the Jamsil Hangang Swimming Pool and the Jamsil Natural Learning Center, where visitors can observe various aquatic plants and fish. Additionally, there are volleyball courts, children's playgrounds, and walking trails. Visitors can also enjoy the Hangang River's night view from the observation deck café installed on Jamsildaegyo Bridge. There are also designated areas like Jungkook Forest No. 3, created to commemorate the 24th birthday of BTS member Jungkook and RM Forest No. 1.

Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic (강남레옹치과의원)

13.9Km 2025-10-23

4th Floor, Daedong Building, 415 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic has been providing care for over 24 years since its establishment near Gangnam Station in 2001. Through a collaborative system of specialists in various fields, the clinic offers comprehensive treatments including implants, esthetic prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and oral examinations. It operates the integrated anterior tooth treatment program “Newtis,” a comprehensive esthetic solution that minimizes unnecessary procedures while delivering both functional and esthetic satisfaction through personalized care. In addition, the clinic actively engages in domestic and international academic activities and seminars to research and adopt the latest dental technologies, thereby providing advanced treatment methods and high-quality medical services.

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