Shopping in Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has many shopping areas and markets throughout the city. Famous ones include Myeong-dong, Cheongdam-dong, the Hongdae area, and the Dongdaemun and Namdaemun markets.

Traditional markets

• Namdaemun Market (남산시장) is the oldest and one of the largest markets in the city.^[1]

• Dongdaemun Market (동대문시장) is another large market. Near to it are several large mall complexes that specialize in fashion, including Migliore, Hello APM, and Doota.^{[citation needed]}

• Euljiro 4-ga metro station.^[2]

One of the most notable shopping areas in the city is Myeong-dong.

Insa-dong is a narrow street known for its antique stores, traditional teahouses art galleries. Other markets include the Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (황학동 벼룩시장), Gyeongdong Market (광동시장) for oriental medicine, Changanpyeong Antique Market and the fish markets Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market (노량진 수상시장) and Garak Market (가락시장).

Itaewon Station, Insa-dong from Anguk station, and Sinchon from Sinchon station , Hongik University station and Ewha Woman's University station (the former of which should not be confused with Jamsilsaenae station

on the opposite side of Seoul.

flea markets are held on Hongdae Playground (놀이터) that is in front of the main gate of Hongik University. The flea markets are called "Free Market" on Saturdays and "Hope Market" on Sundays.^[4][5][6]

COEX mall in the area is also popular and also contains one of the largest aquariums in Asia, accessible from Samseong station

.

The 760-meter-long section of main street Apgujeong-ro in

3.1 Phillip Lim, Martin Margiela and Tory Burch and Korean designer Son Jung-wan.^{[7][8][9][10]} The area is also home to Vera Wang's first Asian flagship store 'Vera Wang Bridal Korea'.^[11]

Specialty stores

The

Gwangjin-gu is a large mall specializing in electronic and computer goods, accessible directly from Gangbyeon station. There is also an electronic shopping centre located in Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, accessible from exit 3 Nambu Bus Terminal station.^[12]

Cosmetics and skincare

• Innisfree, IOPE, Mamonde
  and Laneige Homme
• Ĭsa Knox
• Missha
• Skin Food
• The Face Shop
• Nature Republic
• CLIO
• TONYMOLY

Shopping mall

• Lotte World Mall
• Star City Mall
• Starfield COEX Mall

See also

• List of South Korean retail companies

References

1. ^ "서울에서 가장 큰 전통시장은?" [What is the Largest Traditional Market in Seoul?]. 서울연구원 (in Korean). 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
2. ^ "광장시장 '빈대떡 대통령', 노점 음식의 공식을 새로 쓰다". No Cut News. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
3. ^ "Hongdae Hedonism – A Haven For Young Fashion Experts". Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
4. ^ "Hongdae Free Market (홍대 프리마켓)". Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
5. ^ Lee Sun-young; Kim Young-won; Sang Youn-joo (21 September 2012). "Treasure hunting at flea markets: Community-based markets for secondhand goods thrive in Seoul". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
6. ^ Lee Sun-young; Kim Young-won; Sang Youn-joo (21 September 2012). "Seoul's best flea markets". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
7. ^ Kwon, Mee-yoo (16 December 2010). "Cheongdam sparkles with trendiest shops". The Korea Times. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
8. ^ "Cheongdamdong Street (청담동거리)". Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
9. ^ "Cheongdam-dong Fashion (Celebrity) Street, Gangnam". Visit Seoul. Seoul City Tourism. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
10. ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (28 September 2008). "Cartier Opens Flagship Store in Cheongdam". The Korea Times. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
11. ^ Lee, Rachel (29 June 2012). "Vera Wang opens 1st Asia flagship in Seoul". The Korea Times. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
12. ^ "Private Site".

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• Shopping guide - Korea Tourism Organization