“A Library inside a mall? Seriously? Who does that?” Apparently, COEX Mall does that.
Starfield COEX Mall is one of Asia’s largest underground malls. Located near the Samsung Metro station in Seoul and adjacent to the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, It added another grand attraction to its glowing list. A gigantic, visually pleasing library named Starfield that is open to public, free of charge.
Starfield Library in Seoul is a one-of-a-kind library that will leave you in awe. Featuring bookshelves that are 13 metres(42 Feets) in height, Starfield has a collection of around 50,000 books and magazines in digital and in print. While most of the books are in Korean, there are also some English readings available, which include a fair amount of international magazines. They also have docked iPads for those who prefer e-books. And not to mention the plush sofas and cool benches where you can comfortably lounge and peruse your books?
The library, which welcomes tourists and locals alike, provides reading spaces, daily free cultural events, and a cafe. Open daily from 10am to 10pm, it’s a great place to take a break from sightseeing and to meet locals.
With no physical boundaries nor security to ensure that no books are stolen, Starfield Library encompasses an entirely new and novel concept that one should definitely check if reach Seoul some day.
Starfield COEX Mall is one of Asia’s largest underground malls. Located near the Samsung Metro station in Seoul and adjacent to the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, It added another grand attraction to its glowing list. A gigantic, visually pleasing library named Starfield that is open to public, free of charge.
Starfield Library in Seoul is a one-of-a-kind library that will leave you in awe. Featuring bookshelves that are 13 metres(42 Feets) in height, Starfield has a collection of around 50,000 books and magazines in digital and in print. While most of the books are in Korean, there are also some English readings available, which include a fair amount of international magazines. They also have docked iPads for those who prefer e-books. And not to mention the plush sofas and cool benches where you can comfortably lounge and peruse your books?
The library, which welcomes tourists and locals alike, provides reading spaces, daily free cultural events, and a cafe. Open daily from 10am to 10pm, it’s a great place to take a break from sightseeing and to meet locals.
With no physical boundaries nor security to ensure that no books are stolen, Starfield Library encompasses an entirely new and novel concept that one should definitely check if reach Seoul some day.
