At London’s National Portrait Gallery, a retrospective spanning decades reveals a profound exploration of the body and an ongoing dialogue with western art history
As the largest underground shopping mall in Asia, Starfield COEX Mall has over 300 shops and restaurants spread across four floors.
513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu
Starfield Library 별마당 도서관
A beautiful, futuristic library located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, offering visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelves with more than 50,000 books.
Located north of COEX, this temple was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongsong's reign (794) and refurbished by Queen Jeonghyeon in 1498.
531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu
Seonjeongneung 선정릉
The royal tombs of King Seongjong (9th king of the Joseon Dynasty), Queen Jeonghyeon (second wife of King Seongjong) and King Jungjong (sone of the two). Seonjeongneung was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009.
1, Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu
Samseong Haemaji (Sunrise) Park 삼성해맞이공원
This park offers a sweeping panorama of the Han River and has a historical background as a former water supply facility. The upper section of the reservoir, initially slated for closure, underwent transformation into a public park in 2022 to welcome visitors. The park offers a comprehensive view of Olympicdae-ro, COEX, and more, establishing itself as a concealed gem for nightscapes.
