A vast convention, exhibition, retail and dining complex connected to Samseong Station, with halls, malls and event venues that operate on separate schedules; opening times vary by facility, so confirm the exact hall, exhibition ticket, entrance gate, last admission and parking validation instead of treating the mall's hours as the event schedule. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
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PLAN THE VISIT
The details that change the day.
Operator facts are labeled separately from Korea Era estimates and guidance.
Choose by hall or facility, not merely the shortest route to the overall complex.
Venue boundaryExhibition halls, conference rooms, mall, aquarium and restaurants keep separate schedulesRegistration boundaryPre-registration, invitation, identity, buyer approval and on-site sale are event-specificStandard car parkingKRW 1,500 per 15 minutes · KRW 60,000 daily ceiling ↗
Current grace periods, disability concessions and validations have separate conditions.
Large bus boundaryLarge buses are not accepted in the COEX car park
Arrange the operator's current drop-off and remote parking plan in advance.
ContactCOEX representative · 02-6000-0114Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real broad glass convention-centre entrance
It does not show the correct hall, open event, registration queue, ticket validity, crowd level or internal walking route.
Checked August 29, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
Map pinApproximate catalogue centre
Use a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking route.
Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.
DAY-OF PLAN
Know the sequence before you go.
Times from the operator are kept separate from Korea Era planning guidance.
01
Open the exact event rather than a building timetable
COEX is a venue, not one attraction with one admission window. Confirm the named exhibition, convention or pop-up date, hall, opening hours, final entry, ticket class and registration rule; the official calendar warns that not every hosted event is necessarily listed.
02
Choose the station exit and gate for the hall
Samsung Station Exits 5-6 connect through Millennium Plaza and Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 connects through ASEM Plaza. Save the event's hall and registration desk because crossing the mall after reaching the broad COEX pin can take substantial time.
03
Apply only the discount you actually earned
Normal passenger-car parking is currently KRW 1,500 per 15 minutes with a KRW 60,000 daily ceiling. Mall purchases and selected venues use separate validation rules, so register or retain the required receipt before payment rather than assuming the event ticket discounts parking.
Is COEX open 10:30 AM-10:00 PM like Starfield COEX Mall?
That is the mall's general operating window, not a universal COEX event schedule. Each exhibition, conference, pop-up, restaurant and attraction sets its own hours and admission.
Does every COEX event appear on the main calendar?
No. COEX states that some organisers do not request a listing or an event's nature can prevent publication. Use the organiser's confirmation for the event you intend to attend.
Are the operating details for COEX live?
The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
Can a traveller correct this page?
Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.
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A vast convention, exhibition, retail and dining complex connected to Samseong Station, with halls, malls and event venues that operate on separate schedules; opening times vary by facility, so confirm the exact hall, exhibition ticket, entrance gate, last admission and parking validation instead of treating the mall's hours as the event schedule. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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A vast convention, exhibition, retail and dining complex connected to Samseong Station, with halls, malls and event venues that operate on separate schedules; opening times vary by facility, so confirm the exact hall, exhibition ticket, entrance gate, last admission and parking validation instead of treating the mall's hours as the event schedule. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
Large buses are not accepted in the COEX car parkArrange the operator's current drop-off and remote parking plan in advance.
Contact
COEX representative · 02-6000-0114
Photo scope
Current hero shows the real broad glass convention-centre entranceIt does not show the correct hall, open event, registration queue, ticket validity, crowd level or internal walking route.
VISITKOREA · COEX · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
3. Visit flow
01
Before travelling
Open the exact event rather than a building timetable
COEX is a venue, not one attraction with one admission window. Confirm the named exhibition, convention or pop-up date, hall, opening hours, final entry, ticket class and registration rule; the official calendar warns that not every hosted event is necessarily listed.
02
Before entering the complex
Choose the station exit and gate for the hall
Samsung Station Exits 5-6 connect through Millennium Plaza and Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 connects through ASEM Plaza. Save the event's hall and registration desk because crossing the mall after reaching the broad COEX pin can take substantial time.
03
Before driving out
Apply only the discount you actually earned
Normal passenger-car parking is currently KRW 1,500 per 15 minutes with a KRW 60,000 daily ceiling. Mall purchases and selected venues use separate validation rules, so register or retain the required receipt before payment rather than assuming the event ticket discounts parking.
4. Traveler tips
Screenshot the event name in Korean, hall, entrance gate and registration QR together; 'COEX' by itself is not enough for wayfinding.
Use transit for a high-attendance event unless the current organiser gives a specific parking plan; the district and car park can become congested.
Do not infer admission from an open lobby or mall. Present the exact ticket or registration required by the event before entering a controlled hall.
Search “코엑스” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
The catalogue coordinate is an approximate centre pin, not turn-by-turn entrance guidance.
Is COEX open 10:30 AM-10:00 PM like Starfield COEX Mall?
That is the mall's general operating window, not a universal COEX event schedule. Each exhibition, conference, pop-up, restaurant and attraction sets its own hours and admission.
Does every COEX event appear on the main calendar?
No. COEX states that some organisers do not request a listing or an event's nature can prevent publication. Use the organiser's confirmation for the event you intend to attend.
Are the operating details for COEX live?
The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
Can a traveller correct this page?
Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.
