COEX
Convention center in Seoul, South Korea
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COEX (Korean: 코엑스) is a convention and exhibition center located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. COEX is a portmanteau of 'COvention' and 'EXhibition'.
Former namesKOEX
Location513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Completed1979
| COEX | |
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코엑스 | |
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 Interactive map of the COEX area | |
| Former names | KOEX |
| General information | |
| Location | 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°30′43″N 127°3′32″E |
| Completed | 1979 |
| Owner | Korea International Trade Association |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 4 exhibition halls, 55 meeting rooms |
| Website | |
| coexcenter | |
COEX is serviced by Samseong station on line 2 and Bongeunsa station on line 9 of the Seoul Subway.[1] The 836-meter (914-yard) section of sidewalk along Yeongdong Boulevard from exit No. 5 of Samseong station on to exit No. 7 of Bongeunsa Station is designated as a smoke-free zone by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.[2]
Notable events
- The 2000 Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM)
- 2010 G-20 Seoul summit – November 2010
- 2012 Nuclear Security Summit – 26–27 March 2012[3]
- International Congress on Mathematical Education – 8–15 July 2012
- TVing OSL Finals – 28 July 2012[4]
- Seoul Motor Show[5][6]