Formerly called the Convention & Exhibition Center, the COEX celebrated its grand opening in July 1979. Since then, it has hosted numerous international conventions and exhibitions.

The 3rd ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) had been held in the COEX, the largest convention centre in Asia. From the top quality meeting facilities to efficient services, it's all in there. With its shopping mall and entertainment facilities, the COEX now becomes even more attractive place to visit for both domestic and international visitors. Over 150 exhibitions, conventions and special events are held at the COEX each year.

Over 150 exhibitions, conventions and special events are held at the COEX each year. In its spacious exhibition halls and various meeting rooms, the COEX accommodates everything from small company size conferences to world-class summit meetings and international conventions. With Korea's best facilities and equipment for meeting and exhibitions, the COEX boasts its "state-of-the-art" simultaneous interpretation systems, audio-visual systems, lighting capabilities, electrical infrastructure and telecommunications systems installed in all meeting rooms and exhibition halls.