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Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

750.7M    254925     2024-05-17

531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Shesmiss - Seolleung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쉬즈미스 선릉)

Shesmiss - Seolleung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쉬즈미스 선릉)

750.4M    0     2024-04-18

1F, 419, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sangsang DONKATSU - COEX Branch(상상돈가츠 코엑스)

Sangsang DONKATSU - COEX Branch(상상돈가츠 코엑스)

752.2M    137     2021-04-14

36, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-551-5855

It's a great pork cutlet restaurant offering affordable prices. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is jumbo sized pork cutlet.

CheongKwanJang - Teheran Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 테헤란)

CheongKwanJang - Teheran Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 테헤란)

756.0M    0     2024-04-18

1F, 437, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seolleung Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 선릉타운)

775.9M    0     2024-04-18

1F, 411, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

779.5M    254207     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)

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

779.5M    14019     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)

COEX Artium (코엑스아티움)

780.1M    83073     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.

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

782.2M    78324     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.

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair (서울 캐릭터라이선싱페어)

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair (서울 캐릭터라이선싱페어)

785.0M    5695     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.