You’re probably already familiar with Korea’s iconic Starfield Library in COEX Mall, Seoul: a must-visit attraction for its stunning architecture and floor-to-ceiling displays of books. If you’re heading to Korea soon, you’ll be glad to know that a brand new Starfield Library outlet has just opened early this year—plus, it’s even bigger and more majestic than the first!
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The new Starfield Library outlet is located within the newly-opened 16-storey mega mall, Starfield Suwon, and boasts 4 levels in total.
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The iconic library is beautiful to say the least, reaching a whopping 22-metres in height and over 3,500 books in all. You also have various planet-esque structures hanging from the skylight ceiling, plus tons of natural sunlight streaming in so you can take that perfect IG-shot.
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Make sure to head to the upper levels of the library to get a better all-around shot of the entire space! There’s also various cafés (including a vinyl-listening café) around the library that offer gorgeous views into the library itself; perfect for lounging around with a cuppa while you enjoy the amazing view.
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The new mall is one of the trendiest openings in Korea right now, with 8 underground and 8 aboveground levels of F&B, shopping, lifestyle, beauty and wellness. Highlights include popular brands like Olive Young, ALAND, Musinsa Standard, London Bagel Museum and much more. There’s even amenities like an indoor swimming pool, tennis court, golf course, gourmet food hall and sauna, among others. Starfield Suwon is located about 40 minutes by car or 1.5 hours by public transport from Gangnam, and the nearest subway station is Hwaseo Station (Line 1).
Starfield Suwon
Address: 175 Suseong-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
