Seoul Shopping
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Mecenatpolis
Located near Hapjeong Station, Mecenatpolis is a high-rise mixed-use shopping complex with 34 stories above ground and 7 basement levels. Inside the apartment complex are Lotte Cinema, Homeplus, a variety of restaurants and cafés, a shopping mall, and cultural spaces such as an art center.
Lotte World Tower & Lotte World Mall
Lotte World Mall is a shopping destination where you can experience the latest fashion trends and a high-end lifestyle. Together with Lotte World Tower, it offers shopping, culture, entertainment, and views in one place.
Dongmyo Flea Market
Dongmyo Flea Market began in the late 1980s and still gathers all kinds of rare items. From clothing and shoes to electronics, old books, and movie posters, it offers a wide range of goods, with Sunday afternoons the best time to shop.
Tongin Market
Sejong Village was once a center where Joseon-era artists such as Chusa Kim Jeong-hui gathered, and in modern times it was also a hub where writers including Lee Sang were active. Originating as a public market built during the Japanese colonial period for Japanese residents, it developed into the kind of market where people buy and sell goods after the population increase following the Korean War.
Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market is one of Seoul’s liveliest traditional markets, located in the city center and easy for travelers to reach. It is especially famous as a food market, while clothing and items such as hanbok and bedding are also available.
Shopping in Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong is regaining its former fame as major brands aggressively open flagship stores in the area. From shoes and clothing to cosmetics and global brands, it’s an easy place to enjoy shopping.
Dongdaemun Shopping Town
Dongdaemun Shopping Town is one of Seoul’s best shopping streets. Large shopping complexes lined up here cover both wholesale and retail.
Jongno Jewelry Street / Arcade
Jongno Jewelry Street is a jewelry arcade with 40 years of tradition. Transactions remain active enough to account for 70% of the nation’s jewelry freight volume.
Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market is a huge distribution center visited by 500,000 people a day and Korea’s largest traditional market. With a long history, it offers a wide variety of goods, food, and things to see.
Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil
Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil is one of Seoul’s must-visit hot spots, known for date outings, shopping streets, and cafés with a pleasant atmosphere. It is also a nice place for a walk, with shops and galleries to browse along the way.
Insadong-gil
Insadong remains one of Seoul’s signature streets. Antiques shops, galleries, traditional eateries, and landmarks such as Ssamziegil and the Mokin Museum come together here.
Dongdaemun General Market
Opened in 1970, Dongdaemun General Market has been a long-time fixture of the Dongdaemun Market area for more than 40 years. This large specialist market sells everything from fabric and clothing materials to accessories and some bridal and household items, and its 5th floor is known as a handmade haven.
