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Tourist Spot
Gangnam & COEX
The most modern and glamorous area in Seoul, famous for PSY's 'Gangnam Style'. A hot spot featuring the massive COEX underground mall and Starfield Library.
Seoul · Gangnam-guGangnam Style
🧭Visit info
The center of Seoul's economy and fashion. Luxury shops, plastic surgery clinics, and high-end restaurants line the forest of skyscrapers. COEX Mall is one of Asia's largest underground shopping spaces, and 'Starfield Library' at its center is an Instagram holy land with overwhelming visuals. K-Pop fans must take photos at SM Town and the Gangnam Style statue.
⭐Highlights
Starfield Library
A massive library located in the center of COEX Mall. The grandeur of the 13-meter-high bookshelves is indescribable. Even if you don't read, you must take a photo here.
Gangnam Style Statue
A giant golden statue modeled after PSY's 'Horse Dance' hand gesture. Take a proof shot here and maybe dance to the song?
Bongeunsa Temple
A 1,000-year-old temple hidden in the city skyscrapers right across from COEX. Enjoy the unique mix of modern city and traditional temple.
🧾Hours · transport · tips
🚇Getting There
Subway Line 2 'Samseong Station', Exit 6 connects directly to COEX. (Gangnam Station is 3 stops away).
🕐Opening Hours
COEX Mall: 10:30 – 22:00 (Open all year). Starfield Library is the same.
🚧Rush Hour Warning
Gangnam & Samseong Stn are HELL during rush hour (8-9 AM, 6-7 PM). Avoid moving at these times!
📍Location
513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (COEX)