There are many places to enjoy shopping in Korea. In particular, areas such as the shopping district called Rodeo Street, the main street in the university district, and a large underground shopping mall feature Korea's popular fashion and beauty products and can be purchased more cheaply from malls. It is frequented by people in their 20s and 30s. It's also fun to wander around, as rare items such as designer clothes and handmade accessories can also be seen.
Myeong-dong, Seoul
As Seoul's premier commercial district, stores of world-famous Korean cosmetics brands, large clothing malls, and many shops selling vintage and casual clothes are gathered here. It has also proven itself as a must-do shopping tourist destination, as there are underground malls, Lotte Mall, and Namdaemun Market nearby.
Hongdae, Seoul
Frequented by young people in their 20s and 30s, Hongdae has many unique fashion items. There are many rare products such as clothes, accessories, bags, interior accessories designed by designers, so it is recommended for those who want unusual products that are difficult to find elsewhere or are planning a special gift.
Garosu Street, Seoul
Located on Garosu Street in Gangnam's Sinsa-dong district, it is a fashion venue frequented by fashionistas with many stylish, designer boutiques. In addition, there are many shops with an exhibition hall or workshop atmosphere, so it's fun to just browse the unique shops.
Seoul Common Ground
Located at Konkuk University Station in Seoul, Common Ground is brimming with artistic energy as a pop-up urban mall built using 200 containers. There are many design products with a young and original sensibility, and especially among those who love indie culture, the satisfaction they get from here is high.
Dongdaemun, Seoul
Dongdaemun, where wholesale shops selling a variety of clothing and raw materials, and large clothing shopping malls are congregated, allows for authentic shopping at low cost. It doesn't have a clean and tidy atmosphere like the shopping mall, but it's fun to visit different clothing and accessory shops and find fashion products that suit your taste. The nearby DDP is also a popular tourist destination.
Gangnam Station and Express Terminal Station and Underground Malls in Seoul
Most of the large underground malls in Korea are usually connected to subway stations. Among these, the underground malls at Seoul Gangnam Station and the express bus terminal are large and have a large number of shops. You can see the fashion trends of young Koreans by looking at the clothes sold in this place, which is especially popular with young Koreans in their 20s and 30s.
Dongseong-ro, Daegu
It is located between Daegu Jungang-ro Station and Banwoldang Station and is Daegu's largest shopping street. There are shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. in bulk around the main street across the roadside shops selling cosmetics, brand clothing shops and boutique stores. It is located within walking distance of major centers such as shopping malls.
Jeonju Gaeksa Street
Located in Jeonju, Gosa-dong, this downtown area has a large shopping mall, NC Wave, a movie theater, and Hot Tracks, a mixed stationery store. There are also many large and small clothing stores, cosmetics stores and restaurants. Jeonju is located a 15-minute walk from Hanok Village, so when traveling to Jeonju, the tour program linked to Hanok Village is preferred.
Seomyeon, Busan
Seomyeon; It is the busiest shopping district in Busan, with three underground malls and large shopping areas such as Bujeon Market, Seomyeon Market, Lotte Mall and NC Mall. When viewed from the center of Seomyeon, shopping stores and cafes are more on the east side, while hotels, restaurants and plastic surgery clinics are on the west side.
Malls in Korea; They are shopping places where a variety of products are sold, from fashion, cosmetics, food and daily necessities to high-end luxury goods. In addition to clean and convenient facilities and friendly customer service, the rate of visits by women is high. It is usually located in the city center or busy commercial districts, so it's possible to enjoy street shopping or gourmet tours together, and it's easy to get around by public transport. Recently, many 'malling' types of shopping malls where shopping, dining and entertainment can be enjoyed at the same time have increased.
Korea's Major Shopping Malls
Galleria Department Store: It is a shopping center specializing in luxury goods. Galleria Mall is located in Seoul in Apgujeong, Suwon, Daejeon, Cheonan, and Jinju. The Apgujeong branch, which operates with 2 buildings, is the largest and most famous. As there are many stores of world famous luxury brands such as Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, tours that include these places are recommended for luxury shoppers.
Lotte Mall: The mall with the most stores in Korea and can be seen in Myeongdong, Jamsil, Yeongdeungpo, Geondae, as well as popular tourist locations such as Incheon-Seongdo, Busan-Centum City, Daegu, Pohang, and Jeonju. Shopping and entertainment activities can be carried out in one place, especially at the branches of Seoul Jamsil and Geondae Station, which have theme parks, theaters and large markets.
Hyundai Mall: Seoul Apgujeong is a large shopping mall located in metropolitan areas such as Yeouido, Trade Center, Sinchon and Pangyo, and major cities in Gyeongsang-do (Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, etc.). Items such as clothing, cosmetics, sporting goods, household appliances, and luxury goods are sold. Many people stop by for a meal as the various experience facilities and restaurants are spread out.
Shinsegae Mall: Malls located in major urban centers such as Myeong-dong, Gangnam, and Yeongdeungpo in Seoul, and in major cities such as Busan Centum City, Daegu, and Gwangju. The Hanam, Goyang, and Anseong branches are located in Starfield, the shopping complex, while the Yeongdeungpo branch is located in Times Square, so you can enjoy various cultural experiences as well as shopping.
AK Plaza: Seoul Hongdae is a shopping mall operating in places such as Gyeonggi Gwangmyeong, Pyeongtaek,mdang, and Gangwon Wonju. Rather than world-famous luxury brands, the majority of the stores are of brands used by young people, such as SPA. Some shopping centers have movie theaters and franchise stores, cultural centers so that shopping and entertainment can be experienced at the same time.
Duty-free shops sell luxury goods as well as accessories and famous Korean health foods, so it is preferable to have expensive items that are normally difficult to purchase. Korea's duty-free shops are located in the departure halls of major international airports and international ferry terminals. Especially the duty free shop at Incheon International Airport has a wide variety of brands to choose from. Duty free shops are also famous abroad as they are large and colorful. Duty-free shops can also be found in major cities such as Seoul and Busan. As long as you have your ticket and passport, you can make a more planned shopping trip by sending the products you buy here directly to the departure airport or port.
Lotte Duty Free: Available at major local airports (Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae) and in areas frequented by foreign tourists such as Myeong-dong, Jamsil, and COEX in Seoul. The main branch, Myeong-dong branch, is the largest and a large number of items are on sale, so it is quite popular.
Hyundai Mall Duty Free: It is a duty free store located in Hyundai Mall at COEX Station and Doota Mall in Dongdaemun. It is easily accessible as it is close to popular shopping areas such as Gangnam and Gangbuk in Seoul.
Shinsegae Duty Free: Incheon International Airport is located in Busan with Seoul Myeong-dong and Gangnam. Especially Incheon International Airport and Myeongdong branch are large and house many brands.
Shilla Duty Free: Available at three major airports in Korea (Incheon, Gimpo and Jeju) and Seoul Jung-gu and Yongsan and Jeju. The product delivery area and some services differ as the Yongsan branch in I'Park Mall, a complex shopping mall, is operated by a separate operator from Shilla Duty Free in other regions.
JDC Duty Free Shop: A Jeju local duty free shop operated at Jeju International Airport and Jeju Port Passenger Terminal. Not only foreigners but also Koreans prefer it. There are many Koreans who travel to Jeju for duty free shopping.
Dongwha Duty Free: Opened in 1973, it has a long history as Korea's first duty free shop. Seoul is located in Gwanghwamun, so it is a good place to visit when traveling to major tourist destinations such as Jongno and Myeongdong.