COEX Mall

The COEX mall is totally revamped and there are a lot less shops.  The walkways are wide and bright but the way around is no longer a discovery.  The pathway to the different place like Hyundai dept store or to the train station has only one entrance.  The shops are a lot bigger.  Many stores still not opened yet.  A lot less variety of F&B.  So overall, I do not like it as much as the old mall which has character.  This reminds me of Robinson changeover from Centerpoint to the current location in Heeren.  The messy chaotic mood is gone.  Very bright, avant garde, neon coloured cookware and accessories but not so run of mill anymore.  The bakery, pharmacy, knicknats, stationery are gone.  So are the convenience stores.  I think the rents have gone up dramatically.  It is sad in the name of progress.