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Jeongseon 5-day Market / Jeongseon Arirang Market (정선5일장 / 정선 아리랑시장 (2, 7일))

Jeongseon 5-day Market / Jeongseon Arirang Market (정선5일장 / 정선 아리랑시장 (2, 7일))

2023-12-28

36, Oiljang-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-563-6200

Jeongseon 5-day Market is a representative traditional market in Korea. Opening every five days on dates ending in a 2 or 7, the marketplace is crowded with both locals and visitors alike. The local vendors sell produce and other agricultural products and manufactured goods. While the market was very active during the peak of the coal mining industry, the market faced a sharp decline after its end. However, in 1999, a special tourist train begin operating, taking tourists from Seoul to the market. Thanks to this, the current A-Train, the market is thriving. Also called the Jeongseon Arirang Market, visitors can enjoy performances of this intangible cultural heritage as well as taste the local foods. While the permanent market is open every day, it is most active on days of the fifth-day market, and on Saturdays.

Shinsegae Duty Free - Busan Branch (신세계면세점 (부산점))

Shinsegae Duty Free - Busan Branch (신세계면세점 (부산점))

2021-06-22

15, Centum 4-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-1661-8778

Shinsegae Duty Free – Busan Branch offers a unique shopping ambience not like general duty free shops as it has a runway-concept of duty free shop.

Traditional Korean Folk Food - Busan Branch (한국민속식품 (부산))

Traditional Korean Folk Food - Busan Branch (한국민속식품 (부산))

2021-05-12

71-1, Gonghang-ro 811beon-gil, Gangseo-gu, Busan
+82-51-971-4133

The Traditional Korean Folk Food is a store located near the entrance of Gimhae International Airport that sells Korean foods and folk items.

LOTTE Department Store – Busan Main Store (롯데백화점 (부산본점))

LOTTE Department Store – Busan Main Store (롯데백화점 (부산본점))

2023-08-30

772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-2-2200-0111

The LOTTE Busan Main store, located in the bustling downtown area of Seomyeon, is a cultural landmark and a multifaceted complex that offers a cinema, duty-free shop, and Avenuel building. Shoppers can immerse themselves in a variety of signature services and experiences at this one-of-a-kind destination.

Dongwha Duty Free Shop (동화면세점)

Dongwha Duty Free Shop (동화면세점)

2021-06-04

149, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-3000

Dongwha Duty Free offers only the world’s best brands for sale. Visitors can shop for the latest popular brands in perfume, cosmetics, accessories, leather goods, and more. Apart from Korean brands and popular imported brands, visitors can also shop for specialty Korean products and folk crafts from all around the world.

Hyundai Department Store Trade Center (현대백화점 무역센터점)

Hyundai Department Store Trade Center (현대백화점 무역센터점)

2025-12-19

517 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Hyundai Department Store focuses on achieving customer satisfaction by exceeding expectations and reshaping the lifestyle culture to suit each individual's needs and wants. Connected to Samseong Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, Hyundai Department Store Trade Center is easily accessible and among the most sought-after shopping destinations in Seoul along with the nearby COEX Mall.

Daegu Medicinal Herb Wholesale Market (대구 한약재 도매시장)

2021-06-01

51-1, Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-257-0545

Daegu Medicinal Herb Wholesale Market, also known as Daegu Yangnyeongsi, is a major herbal medicine market specializing in the practices of Oriental medicine. The market dates all the way back to the Joseon dynasty, when the governor of Gyeongsang-do at that time supplied the best medicinal herbs to the central administrative office and sold the rest to the commoners. Among the many cities that served as suppliers of herbal medicine, Daegu survived as the longest and remained the most active. Until 1910, Daegu was at the center of the herbal medicine world, providing Oriental medicine to travelers from all around the world including Japan, China, Russia, Manchuria and many other countries. Even to this day, Daegu Yangnyeongsi continues to supply herbal medicine across the country and preserve the traditional medicine culture that has been passed down for over 350 years.

The Shilla Duty Free Shop - Seoul Branch (신라면세점 (서울점))

2022-08-05

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1688-1110

The Shilla Duty Free Shop Seoul Store is located inside The Shilla Seoul Hotel. The duty free shop has over 400 brand stores that sell perfume, cosmetics, clothes, bags, watches, and jewelry, all of which can be purchased at discounted prices. Convenient amenities and services such as the rooftop cafe, free valet parking, and an outdoor sculpture park are also prepared so that customers can enjoy a carefree shopping experience.

Galleria Department Store - Main Branch (갤러리아 백화점(명품관) 본점)

2020-05-12

343, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3449-4114

The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, the Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry, as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands.

The Galleria Department Store is located on Rodeo Street, a popular destination among youth looking for entertainment and fashion. In this area, you can see many young people styled in the latest fashions having a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the areas wide selection of restaurants.

Hyundai Department Store - Apgujeong Branch (Main store) (현대백화점 (압구정본점))

2020-12-30

165, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-547-2233

Hyundai Department Store aims to achieve customer satisfaction by providing a wide selection of goods that are designed to create a luxurious lifestyle as well as express one's self and individuality.