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

14.5Km 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.

Saladaeng Temple (살라댕템플)

14.5Km 2024-03-12

32 Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Saladaeng Temple is a French fusion restaurant based on Thai cuisine. It is also known for being accessible by boat. Inside, there is an emerald-colored swimming pool, a central Buddha statue, and grand Buddha statues on the walls. The signature menu features Saladaen temple samdan tray (Saladang Temple three layer tray) with dim sum, deep-fried oysters, shrimp tart, salmon, creme brulee, financier, fruits, and more.

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair (서울 캐릭터라이선싱페어)

14.5Km 2022-08-25

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6000-8571

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair aims to globalize Korean character content through active business exchange among participating businesses, buyers, and event participants. The fair is not only suited for interested businesses, but also provides family-friendly events.

Seoul International Book Fair (서울국제도서전)

14.5Km 2024-08-20

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-8402

Seoul Book Fair first started as International Book Exhibition in 1954 and was recognized as an international book fair by the International Publishers Association in 1995. The book fair is held annually at COEX, aiming to promote Korean publications abroad, strengthen competitiveness of the publishing industry, promote reading among the public, and allow the public to enjoy diverse cultures through literature.

Korea-Japan Festival in Seoul (한일축제한마당 in Seoul)

14.5Km 2023-09-18

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul,
+82-2-702-7775

The Korea-Japan Festival, started in 2005, celebrates and promotes cultural exchange between Korea and Japan. This large-scale event offers many opportunities for all people and organizations to share knowledge for a better understanding of the various differences and similarities.