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Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch (영풍문고-종로점)

2020-02-21

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2776

Along with books, Youngpoong Bookstore sells gifts, small electronics, stationery and much more. It also hosts various recitals, book signings, and literary programs. The Jongno branch of Youngpoong is the nation’s largest bookstore, boasting a total area of over 10,600 meters square.

The basement level of the store houses over 350,000 Korean and international books and there is also a customer service center and electronic search program where shoppers can find information on books.

On the B2 floor is the “Stylish Gift Mall,” which houses various stationery items, gifts, accessories, and brand shops like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung Digital.There is also a CD section, healthcare section, diaries, home-décor items, luxury fountain pens, Hello Kitty section, café, eateries, and much more.

Mibo Jewelry (미보 주얼리)

2021-06-15

183, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2273-7622

Mibo Jewelry carries a wide selection of necklaces, rings and earrings made with gold, silver and precious gemstones like diamond, ruby, sapphire, pearl, etc. The most popular items include diamond rings, luxury watches, gold rings and necklaces. Moreover, at Mibo Jewelry, customers may custom order their personalized jewelry.

Kumkang - Jongno Branch (금강제화 (종로지점))

2021-07-19

89, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-2744

Kumkang Shoes is Korea's leading fashion retailer specializing in formal, casual and athletic footwear, as well as trendy clothing and accessories. Located in central Seoul, Kumkang Jongno is easily accessible from major shopping areas such as Insa-dong and Dongdaemun Market. Moreover, this Kumkang branch has a tailor shop that provides tailoring and repair services.

Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

2021-06-30

500, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-8081

Kumkang is Korea's leading fashion retailer specializing in formal, casual and athletic footwear, as well as trendy clothing and accessories. Located on the famous Gangnam-daero, Kumkang Gangnam carries a wide selection of trendy footwear for both men and women. Moreover, customers may receive free product consultation from product specialists at the customer service center.

Etude house myeongdong chungmuro / 에뛰드하우스(명동충무로점)

2025-08-11

24-1, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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, designed with a princess bedroom decor, adds fun to the experience.

It is visited largely by foreign customers from Japan, Thailand, China and other East Asian countries. To facilitate an easy shopping experience, the shop always has foreign staff available to assist. The most popular items include creams made using snail extract, lipsticks and eye shadows. Etude House also has many sales on facial mask packs, and tax refunds are available.

Garak Market (가락시장 (가락농수산물 도매시장))

2020-07-18

932, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3435-1000

Garak Market, located in Songpa-gu, was the first public wholesale agricultural products market in Korea. The market offers separate sections for fruits and vegetables, meats, and other products in a 543,451 square meter area with over 17 buildings. The first sections to open were the agricultural and fishery markets in 1985. They were followed by the livestock market in 1986 and other direct sales shops opened in 1988.

LOTTE Department Store – Gwangbok Store (롯데백화점 (부산 광복점))

2023-09-05

2, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-2-2200-0111

Visitors will be delighted to discover the first seaside department store in Korea, where they can witness a spectacular Guinness-certified fountain show. Shoppers can enjoy a wealth of shopping content, including a restaurant area with a diverse selection of local eateries and a rooftop park with stunning views of Yeongdo Ocean and Nampo-dong City.

Daegu Seomun Market & Seomun Night Market (대구 서문시장 & 서문시장 야시장)

2025-08-11

45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Seomun Market opened in its current location in the 1920s after reclaiming the Cheonhwangdangji Reservoir, but it has a much longer history. In the Joseon dynasty, Seomun Market was one of three major markets in the nation. It was called Seomun Market because it was located on the west side of the Daegu Fortress. Despite relocating, the alleyways of the original market still feature names of the items available there, such as Hongdukkae Pancake and Chicken Pancake Alley. Textile-related goods are the main products available now, but they also offer a little bit of everything else, including silk goods, dry goods, undershirts, crafts, dishes, clothes, and dried seafood.

Shinsegae Simon Paju Premium Outlets (신세계사이먼 파주 프리미엄아울렛)

2020-08-29

200, Pilseung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1644-4001

Shinsegae Simon Paju Premium Outlets is a shopping tourism landmark in the northern Gyeonggi-do area, offering various brands, performances, and convenience facilities under one room. The outlet is in a great location, just 30 minutes from Seoul and near popular tourist attractions like Heyri Art Village, Imjingak Reosrt, and Paju English Village.

The outlet is designed in the style of a downtown shopping district from an American city in the 1920s and 30s, with a fountain plaza and clocktower. There are photo zones located all over the outlet, and the outlet hosts participation events like fashion shows and flea markets throughout the year. The largest draw to the outlet is the vast number of famous international brand shops. Visitors with children will enjoy amenities like the kids cafe, the nation's largest LEGO shop, a merry-go-round, mini train, and more.

H&M - Myeongdong Branch No.1 (H&M - 명동1호점)

2015-12-18

14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-4881

H&M, established in Sweden in 1947, is a global fashion brand with more than 2,000 stores in over 35 countries throughout the world. There are currently three H&M stores in Korea.

The H&M Myeongdong branch no.1 occupies four floors, each with a unique interior, inside Noon Square (shopping mall). It sells a wide variety of clothes and other fashion items for women, men and children. It also introduces new designs and items by over 100 designers every day.

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