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The Hyundai Seoul (더현대 서울)

The Hyundai Seoul (더현대 서울)

2024-07-22

108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Hyundai Seoul, an ultra-modern flagship store, is located in the heart of Seoul, the center of globally trending K-content. Under the slogan of "Echoes for the Future," The Hyundai Seoul presents the vision for a happier tomorrow and standards for new life. Featuring an innovative design of spaces, global content curation, and, even, futuristic technologies, The Hyundai Seoul is the most prominent new global landmark in Seoul. At The Hyundai Seoul, the latest global trends in interior and architectural design can be witnessed from encounters with novel materials, the balance between planes and lines, and creative interior design filled with light. As soon as one steps into The Hyundai Seoul, the Sounds Forest and Waterfall Garden welcome them with open arms. This incredible piece of nature encountered in such a high-tech structure designed for the future is amazingly beautiful. A vast 3,306-square-meter indoor garden with natural grass and sunlight falling through the glass ceiling located some 20 meters high delivers echoes of a forest to all visitors. Art is a language in the broadest category that can be felt and empathized with without speaking. A large 595-square-meter three-dimensional exhibit instantaneously and overwhelmingly stimulates inspiration as soon as one enters. Inspiration for better lives and communication for culture start here. An artwork by Studio Swine designed with a message from nature - Unite & Shine, STUDIO SWINE - and appreciated by the audience that feels and enjoys it meets with high-end brands on the Exclusive Label (1F) floor.

Seongdang Market (성당시장)

Seongdang Market (성당시장)

2023-01-25

196, Seongdang-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-625-1288

It is a great market to stop by while traveling downtown Daegu. Shops in the market sell local delicacies of Daegu. Nearby tourist attractions include E-World, Duryu Mural Village, Duryu Park, and Daemyeong Culture Street.

Ulsan Up Square (울산업스퀘어)

Ulsan Up Square (울산업스퀘어)

2026-01-29

185 Hwahap-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Up Square, located on Design Street in Samsan-dong, one of Ulsan's two busiest streets, is a busy shopping mall where you can see the latest global trends in life, culture, and commercial fashion, at a glance. There are large bookstores, digital albums, stationery stores, coffee shops, clothing, and more on the first basement floor. In addition, there is a kids' park, so it is good to visit with children. The 2nd to 5th floors are convenient for shopping as you can see various fashion brands such as women's suits, men's suits, casual clothing, sportswear, and multi-brand shoe retailers all in one place. On the 5th floor, there is a restaurant area where visitors can try different kinds of food. Flea markets are often held at event venues next to the restaurant area, and there is also a movie theater, making it a popular date spot in Ulsan.

Eternal Journey Busan Branch (이터널저니 부산점)

2023-02-06

268-31, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-604-7222

The Eternal Journey Busan branch is located in Ananti Cove in Gijang-gun, Busan. This bookstore, the closest to the sea in Busan, has over 20,000 books on display in a 1,652m² area. Unlike other large bookstores, which mainly display best sellers or new books, Eternal Journey divides books into 55 themes so that readers can choose books that fit their taste, sensibility, and lifestyle. In addition, there are original overseas books, limited edition books that are difficult to access, and designer books where the book itself is a work of art. It is not just a place to enjoy books but also a select shop and cafe. On the other side of the select shop is a separate section for writers and designers in the Busan area, highlighting the local identity. There is also a well-equipped space for children, so it is good for the whole family to enjoy cultural life together.

Yeongdo Bongnae Market (Bongnae Market) (영도봉래시장 / 봉래시장)

2023-02-03

39, Taejong-ro 113beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-413-3111

As a traditional market naturally formed during the Japanese colonial era, Yeongdo Bongnae Market boasted a large scale, but became smaller in size by being partially incorporated with the road after the establishment of Busandaegyo Bridge. The commercial district was further reduced when Namhang Market was formed on the other side. However, food companies such as Samjin Foods and Seongsil Foods, which boast a history and tradition of more than 50 years, maintain their positions within the marketplace and continue to be favored by the local community.

Maze Art Wonju Jungang Market (미로예술 원주중앙시장)

2025-10-27

6, Jungangsijang-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Wonju Jungang Market was selected as a cultural tourism market in 2015 and, as a result, a marketplace of culture and art opened on the second floor of Jungang Market. The market experienced a recession for various reasons including a fire in 1992, the IMF crisis, the opening of freeways, and the establishment of large-scale indoor markets but, today, it continues to develop and evolve thanks to diverse cultures and art. Wonju Maze Art Market has invited young entrepreneurs to operate a variety of workshops on handicrafts, home cooking, and ceramic arts. On the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, the market hosts varying performances by young artists, a flea market, events for citizens, and experience programs for children. Wonju Maze Art Market is becoming more than just a place where goods are bought and sold but,
instead, transforming itself into a cultural complex.

Daegu Pyeonghwa Market (대구 평화시장)

2023-01-25

10, Ayang-ro 9-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-956-8413

Pyeonghwa Market was opened in 1975 and is a Jangok-type small market. Since more than 30 years ago, the number of shops selling chicken intestines has increased, and the fried gizzard alley has become one of the unique attractions of Daegu. The market in the chicken gizzard alley dates back to a whole chicken restaurant, Sama Chicken. The owner, who was always worried about what to do with so many leftover chicken gizzards from selling only other parts of a chicken, accidentally started frying chicken gizzards and serving them. The response from the customers was surprisingly good. The chicken gizzard dish she started offering was cheap and delicious, and word of mouth started to spread. After that, as fried chicken dishes such as chicken gizzards, fried chickens, seasoned chickens, steamed chickens, and chicken feet began to appear in earnest, alleys of Daegu-style chicken gizzards served with alcohol appeared.

Daegu Chilseong Market & Chilseong Night Market (대구 칠성시장&별별상상 칠성야시장)

2023-11-22

28 Chilseongsijang-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
+82-53-621-1985

Chilseong Market is one of Daegu's largest traditional markets, along with Seomun Market. The market has had a range of names over the years, but was founded as Chilseong Market in 1946 when it became a permanent market open all year round. Shops within the market sell everything from fruits and vegetables to fish, flowers, and household goods, as well as various restaurants. 

The Chilseong Night Market has been running since 2019, offering over 60 different foods, arts and crafts, and even performance programs. 

Dongnimmun Yeongcheon Market (독립문영천시장)

2023-01-17

189-1, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Yeongcheon Market, which was formed in the 1960s near Dongnimmun Gate in Seodaemun-gu, is a marketplace with over 50 years of history and tradition, once famous as one of the largest rice cake wholesale markets in Seoul. It is set up near a residential district, which makes it one of the city's most notable street-style traditional markets that nearby residents frequently visit. The city of Seoul selected the area surrounding 38 Yeongcheonsijang-gil, Seodaemun-gu as the "Future Heritage of July" in 2021.

It is a large-scale traditional market that currently features around 198 stores, and it is well-known for its various foods and snacks such as tteokbokki and twisted donuts sold at about 40% of all shops.

Artshop Snowman (스노우맨 아트샵)

2022-10-21

1 , Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-580-8019

The shop has small, artsy Nami snowman and pet-friendly products.