Itaewon Shopping Street (이태원 쇼핑거리) – Tel +82-2-797-7319 Itaewon Shopping Street is a 1.4-kilometer-long road located near Itaewon Station. There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants lined along both sides of the street. As the neighborhood has a reputation as a mini melting pot in Seoul where languages other than Korean…
Seoul Folk Flea Market (서울 풍물시장) – Homepage pungmul.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-2-2232-3367 The Seoul Folk Flea Market is located around Cheonggyecheon Stream’s Hwanghakgyo Bridge and Sinseol-dong Station and is on its way to becoming a famous tourist attraction along with the already famous Cheonggyeocheon Stream. The Seoul Folk Flea Market is…
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장)) Hwanghak-dong Flea Market was named after the way how merchants travel from one place to another all over the country, as if like fleas hopping around from one spot to another, to collect rare and valuable items. This market was once a haven of…
Hello apM (헬로에이피엠) – Homepage www.helloapm.com (Korean only) – Tel +82-2-6388-1114 Hello apM is located within the Dongdaemun shopping district and appeals to customers in their 10s and 20s for it’s latest trending styles and low prices. It is crowded year-round with young people from all over the world. Bargaining has faded out over recent…
Tongin Market (통인시장) – Homepage tonginmarket.modoo.at Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War, the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand….
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Jewelry District (종로3가 귀금속 전문상가) There is an enormous selection of wholesalers and retail jewelry stores in this district, spread throughout Jongno 3(sam)-ga and 4(sa)-ga. The glittering showcases here are especially popular amongst young people and foreign tourists looking to find fine jewelry at affordable prices. Stores in the jewelry district have a…
Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town (동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운) – Homepage www.ddm-mall.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-2-2262-0114 Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained that status for the last 40 years. Browsing the plethora…
Matthew Chang Anguk (메튜장 안국) – Homepage www.matthewchangperfumes.com Matthew Chang Anguk flagship store uses the whole space to bring the brand’s philosophy to life through fragrance. Located in Anguk, the heart of Korea’s tradition and aesthetics, the store’s tranquil atmosphere sets the mood for visitors to try on and experiment with the brand’s carefully selected…
Seongsu Stage 35 (스테이지35 성수) – Homepage www.instagram.com/stage35_official Located in Seongsu-dong, a popular neighborhood in Seoul, Stage 35 is a cultural complex spread across four floors. Capturing the unique vibes of Seongsu-dong and keeping up with trends, Stage 35 hosts pop-up stores, art exhibitions, showcase launches, and offers a space for content filming. It is…
Etude house myeongdong chungmuro / 에뛰드하우스(명동충무로점) – Tel +82-2-777-1704 Etude House is a cosmetics brand that sells makeup, hair, and fragrance products. The Etude House Myeongdong Chungmuro Branch, located in the heart of a major shopping district, carries a wide selection of cosmetics that customers may test before purchasing. Moreover, the brightly lit store interior,…