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Jukdo Market (죽도시장)

2026-02-09

13 Jukdosijang 13-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jukdo Market in Pohang began over 50 years ago as a cluster of street stalls in what was once a reed-filled wetland near the inner harbor. Officially established in 1969, it has grown into the largest traditional market on Korea’s east coast, with around 1,500 stores. Located about 500 meters east of Pohang’s central intersection, the market includes Jukdo Fish Market, where more than 200 hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants are gathered inside the seafood auction area. Visitors can buy fresh seafood year-round at affordable prices and have it prepared on the spot for a small fee. Pohang specialties such as mulhoe, abalone porridge, and winter-time gwamegi are especially popular.

Sinpo International Market (신포국제시장)

2026-10-06

11-5 Uhyeon-ro 49beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon

Sinpo Market, located in the Sinpo-dong area of Incheon Metropolitan City, is said to have originated in the late 19th century as a place selling high-quality vegetables to Japanese, Chinese, and Westerners who had settled in the area. As the number of tourists and international merchants visiting Incheon via car ferries and cruise ships has increased significantly every year, Sinpo Market, situated close to the International Passenger Terminal, has developed into an international merchant market that integrates multinational cultures. Furthermore, an International Merchant Support Center has been established within the market, featuring an information desk and self-service offices to provide trade information, shopping and tourism guidance, and interpretation services to domestic and international small-scale traders and tourists visiting the market. Sinpo International Market was officially registered as a market in 1970, and currently houses a diverse range of businesses.

Central City (센트럴시티)

2025-03-28

176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Connected to the Express Bus Terminal Station, Central City is a large lifestyle cultural complex. With in the City are a department store, movie theater, bus terminal, hotel, and shopping malls. Especially, Familie Station & Garden is home to beauty salons, restaurants and coffe shops that are famous and unique. One can also explore attractions such as the Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall and Banpo Wholesale Flower Market, enriching the experience of the area.

Comme des Garçons (꼼데가르송)

2021-06-19

261, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-749-1153

Located in Hannam-dong, Seoul, the local flagship store of Japanese avant-garde brand Comme des Garçons is not simply a fashion brand outlet but rather a cultural complex introducing Comme des Garçons’s brand philosophy and values. Comme des Garçons, meaning “like a boy” in French, believes “women should be able to dress like a boy forever.” The flagship store introduces the total lifestyle of Comme des Garçons from fashion to perfume and art to food. The six-story building has a unique tunnel-like structure consisting of five fashion areas and over a dozen product lines on display. In addition to the store, art space “Gallery Six” and the French-inspired "Rose Bakery" keep visitors entertained.

Maxtyle (맥스타일)

2022-12-29

3, Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2218-6789

Maxtyle is an exclusive fashion mall and multipurpose cultural space located in the area of Dongdaemun Fashion District. The name, “Maxtyle,” is a shortened form of the phrase “maximum style.” The mall is comprised of seven underground and eight aboveground levels. The mall aims to become the leader in both fashion and culture, providing customers with high-quality merchandise at great prices.

Western Dom (웨스턴돔)

2021-02-25

24, Jeongbalsan-ro, Ilsan-Dogu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-931-5114

Western Dom is one of the most popular places in Ilsan along with Lafesta, an open street shopping mall. The mall houses over 500 shops offering international food, clothing, accessories and cosmetics; it also boasts the Multiplex Cinema with one IMAX screen and the Western Tower, a luxury office town.

Introducing the concept of “Modern-style Traditional Market,” Western Dom offers diverse items by themes, displayed at over 100 stalls. The building is designed to ease the flow of foot traffic and is decorated with a wide array of works by local artists. Its ceiling showcases colorful lighting at night and its spacious main square offers exciting events and performances year-round. Nearby attractions include more shopping malls, a lake park, Migwan Square, and Jeongbalsan Park.

Jumunjin Fish Market (강릉 주문진수산시장)

2023-12-27

38 Sijang-gil, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-7302

Jumunjin Fish Market was founded in 1936 and is situated in Gangneung next to Jumunjin Port, home to a large fleet of squid boats. It is the largest seafood market on the east coast and includes a dried seafood market and a hoe (sliced raw fish) center. The market is a favorite among both Koreans and international visitors.

Market specialties include a variety of fresh seafood caught on the east coast such as squid, mackerel, pollacks, pikes, and crabs. At the market, visitors can purchase these items and a number of dried seafood products at reasonable prices, as well as get a taste of fresh, delicious hoe.

Spao - Myeongdong Branch (스파오 - 명동점)

2020-05-07

15, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-319-3850

Spao is a global clothing brand shop offering various items from casual wear to men's suits, women's suits, children's clothing, underwear, sportswear, and accessories. Spao works on star marketing in collaboration with SM Entertainment and offers product lines co-produced with top-notch designer, Chang Kwang-hyo.

Too Cool for School - Myeongdong Branch (투쿨포스쿨 - 명동점)

2020-06-15

17-1, Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2231-2710

The unique cosmetic brand TooCoolforSchool was introduced in 2009 and is a division of TODACOSA, the first chain cosmetic store in Korea. The name TooCoolforSchool reflects originality, experimentation, artistic sensibilities and the fresh, rebellious sprit of those in their teens, twenties, and thirties. The 3-story building in Myeongdong offers a cozy place for a little rest, entertainment and shopping spree for the fashion-minded cosmeholics.

JDC Duty Free - Jeju Airport Branch (JDC 면세점 (제주공항점))

2021-05-17

2, Gonghang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-9900

Tailored to the needs of domestic and international tourists, JDC Duty Free offers a variety of luxury brand items, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes. Customers can also place orders at JDC Duty Free before their visit. A wide range of currencies (KRW, USD, JPY and more), credit cards, and traveler's checks are welcomed. The JDC Duty Free shop is especially perfect for travelers who have plenty of time before their departure.

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