What to see in South Korea: Library inside a mall, drug stores for beauty finds
SEOUL, South Korea — It is not a surprise that South Korea is a famous destination for many travelers. Apart from K-pop and K-dramas, the "Land of the Morning Calm" has several wonderful surprises for its many visitors, often the kind that are awe-inspiring especially with their technological innovations and promise of convenience and modern comfort.
Philstar.com lists down a few of these inspiring features as part of its coverage of the Samsung Unpacked, held for the first time in Seoul at the end of last month.
1. Mall inside a library
Art installations or pocket gardens are typical features in many malls. In the Starfield COEX Mall in Gangnam, however, a library is an eye-catcher as it is situated perfectly in the center of the mall that connects it to another mall, a convention center and a five-star hotel.
The Starfield Library has been a favorite photo souvenir for those who have been to the Gangnam area because of its almost floor-to-ceiling book shelves, reminiscent of the one where Belle from the animated movie "Beauty and the Beast" was seen in.