COEX Mall, Starfield Library and Bongeunsa Temple.
Samseong station connects underground to COEX, one of Asia's largest underground malls, with the photogenic Starfield Library at its centre.
Across the road is Bongeunsa, a Buddhist temple founded over a thousand years ago, which makes a striking contrast with the glass towers around it.
Which exit to take
- Exit5Starfield LibraryThirteen-metre bookshelves in the middle of COEX Mall. Free.
- Exit6COEX Mall & AquariumConnected underground. Includes COEX Aquarium and a large cinema.
- FollowsignsBongeunsa TempleHas a large standing Buddha and offers temple-stay programmes. Bongeunsa station on Line 9 is even closer.
- FollowsignsGangnam Style statueThe giant bronze hands outside COEX's north side.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
COEX has endless food courts. For something more local, the streets behind the office towers south of Teheran-ro serve office-worker lunches.
Good to know
- COEX is easy to get lost in; use the digital maps at each junction.
- The airport limousine bus stops at COEX and nearby hotels.
Travel times on Line 2
| To | Time | Which platform |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | ~36 min | outer loop, towards Sports Complex |
| Myeongdong | ~34 min | outer loop, towards Sports Complex |
| DDP / Dongdaemun | ~28 min | outer loop, towards Sports Complex |
| Seongsu | ~16 min | outer loop, towards Sports Complex |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~6 min | outer loop, towards Sports Complex |
| Gangnam | ~6 min | inner loop, towards Seolleung |
| Hongdae | ~40 min | inner loop, towards Seolleung |
Approximate, at about two minutes per stop. Add a few minutes for waiting and transfers.