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Starfield Library

Seoul, South Korea

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Starfield Library

A free public library inside COEX Mall in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, it is as much a photo spot as a reading room. Three 13-meter bookshelves rise toward a glass roof, with seating across two levels.

Highlights

  • Three 13-meter bookshelves
  • Glass roof with natural light
  • Views from upper and lower floors

Good to know

  • Free entry, no reservation or membership
  • Crowded midday, calmer before 11am
  • Most books are in Korean

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