Why NOW picked itGood if you want to browse design goods and exhibits in one go. It closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, so get in by 3 p.m. at the latest.
The Seoul Design Festival runs Thursday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 29 in COEX Hall A, with contemporary design, graphics, fashion, culture and products under one roof.
Thursday to Sunday, with an early close on the last day
Doors are open 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Nov. 26 to 28. On Sunday, Nov. 29, it closes at 5 p.m.
A weekday afternoon works fine; on the weekend, just mind the Sunday closing time.
A market where design is the thing being traded
It is organised by Design House and run by the monthly magazine Design. The festival calls itself a design platform, with a young-designer programme, a design conference and a brand exchange programme alongside the exhibits.
What does a ticket cost?
COEX's event page says admission is not yet set. On NOL, a 'final early bird' ticket is listed at 12,000 won, 20% off 15,000 won, with a notice saying 'until Oct. 11'. Check the booking page to see whether it is still on sale.
Cancel within 7 days of booking and you get the ticket price back in full, booking fee excluded.
Samseong Station Exit 5 or 6, then underground
From Line 2 Samseong Station, take Exit 5 or 6 and follow the passage through Millennium Plaza toward Starfield COEX Mall. Line 9 riders use Bongeunsa Station Exit 7; Line 7 riders use Cheongdam Station Exit 2 and walk 10-15 minutes.
The festival secretariat is at 02-2262-7332.
LOCATION
2COEX: Line 2 Samseong Station Exit 5 or 6 through Millennium Plaza; Line 9 Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 through ASEM Plaza; Line 7 Cheongdam Station Exit 2, about 10-15 minutes on foot. Address: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-guExit 5
