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Starfield Library

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45 min Editorial visit time estimate
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Starfield Library

Starfield Library (Byeolmadang Library) is a library set in the central atrium of Starfield COEX Mall, an underground shopping mall in Samseong-dong in Seoul's Gangnam District. The space was the mall's Central Plaza atrium until it was turned into the library in 2017. It holds 50,000 books and 600 magazines and offers e-books. It also serves as an event venue for talk shows with authors, lectures and concerts.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

Getting there

The library is inside Starfield COEX Mall at 513 Yeongdong-daero, Samseong-dong, Gangnam District. The mall is connected to Samseong station on Seoul Subway Line 2 and to Bongeunsa station on Line 9, so it can be reached without going outside. Cheongdam station on Line 7 is also next to the mall. The library sits in the mall's central atrium.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

Common questions

How many books does Starfield Library have?

50,000 books and 600 magazines, plus e-books.

Are all the books on the tall shelves real?

No. Books on the higher shelves that cannot be reached are decorative.

Nearby

Within 43 min on foot
  • COEX Aquarium 1 hr 30 min
    5 min walk

    COEX Aquarium

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
  • Bongeunsa Temple 30 min
    8 min walk

    Bongeunsa Temple

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  • Lotte World 2 hours
    43 min walk

    Lotte World

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue

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