Category: 강남구(Gangnamgu)

Starfield COEX Mall (formerly known as COEX Mall), containing COnvention centers, EXhibition halls and many malls, is an underground shopping mall in Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea. It has an area of about 154,000 square metres, of which 144,000 square meters are on a single underground floor, making it the world’s largest underground shopping mall.[1] The mall is located at Samseong-dong served by Samseong Station on Seoul Metro Line 2, at the intersection of Teheranno and Yeongdong Dae-ro. The COEX Mall is adjacent to the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, which is part of the COEX complex, run by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).

Along with hundreds of shops, the mall houses two food courts, MegaBox, COEX Aquarium and a large bookstore, but the Kimchi Fields Museum has moved to Insadong. It features a game area that is used to film computer game tournaments, which are broadcast on local television. There are stages inside and outside the mall for seasonal events and public appearances by celebrities. Millennium Square is the main exit of COEX Mall connecting with Line 2’s Samseong Station.

COEX complex full renovation was completed on 27 November, 2014.

강남대로(江南大路, Gangnam-daero)는 서울특별시 서초구 염곡동 염곡사거리에서 용산구 한남동 한남대교북단을 잇는 왕복 10차선 도로이다. 전 구간이 서울특별시도 제41호선에 해당하며, 양재역에서 한남대교까지는 강남구와 서초구의 경계가 된다. 강남대로 전구간 중에서 서초구 잠원동의 한남IC에서 한남대교까지의 하루평균 교통량은 161,741대로 대한민국에서 가장 크다.

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is the leading trend area, being known from the early 90’s as a unique and cultural area with a focus on fashion. In the past, this street used to be famous for easily being able to see people wearing luxurious clothing and driving foreign cars but now it became a representative spot reflecting youth culture and cutting-edge trend.

Rodeo Street has a wide arrange of fashion-related shops such as various clothing stores, shoe shops, accessory shops, and luxury brand discount stores at every corner. Dermatology, plastic surgery and hair shops are also located in abundance here. In addition, each store features its individually unique interior which attract more people.

The street features the splendid atmosphere which is made up with fancy neon lights, and people walking around the area. Galleria Department Store is one of the main spots in Apgujeong Rodeo Street where people can meet internationally famous brands in the department store such as Prada, Bally, Ferragamo, Gucci, and other premium brands. Sometimes customers can get a 20-30% discount during the sale period.

On the other hand, general clothing stores introduce trendy fashion which is unique and display special products. Good quality products along with a distinctive design attract many customers. Also the street is full of famous restaurants and popular places to enjoy.