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Shopping in Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong is regaining its former fame as major brands aggressively open key stores in the commercial district. The area becomes even busier when Japan’s Golden Week begins in late April and early May. Lotte Department
0 0Enjoy Myeongdong, where K-beauty and K-pop meet
Norazo, the male duo loved for their unique style, and GHOST9, the nine-member boy group, rewrote Norazo’s signature song “Superman” for Play with Seoul, a promotional video for the Seoul Tourism Special Zone. Here are t
0 0Olive Young Myeong-dong Flagship
This Olive Young store is clearly different from the usual branch in terms of size. It features 14 concept zones where visitors can try things out and enjoy the experience. Representative zones include the perfume bar, b
0 0Lotte Department Store Main Branch
Among Myeongdong’s many tourist attractions, Lotte Department Store is the area’s most representative shopping destination. It houses a wide range of brands, from mid-priced labels to luxury names, and enjoys a high leve
0 0Myeongdong beauty guide: how to shop it without getting overwhelmed
Myeongdong is the classic first stop: dozens of cosmetics stores within a few blocks, street food in the evening, and staff who speak several languages.
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0 1Myeongdong vs. Seongsu-dong: Where should you go to buy Korean beauty products?
Both places are great for shopping for cosmetics, but the atmosphere is completely different.
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0 1Not Myeongdong or Hongdae: Tourists Are Heading to CU in Seongsu
CU, the Korean convenience-store chain, has recently become a new must-visit spot for overseas tourists. Located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the ‘CU Seongsu Dessert Park Store’ opened in February this year and quickly drew a
0 0Lotte World Tower & Lotte World Mall
Lotte World Mall is a shopping and tourism destination where you can enjoy the latest fashion trends and a refined lifestyle. It is home to Lotte Avenuel, Korea’s largest luxury department store. One-stop shopping and cu
0 0Bukchon Hunters’ Curated Souvenir Shopping Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys and the individuality of small business owners coexist. Only after meeting the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own craftsmanship, taste, and stories can you
0 0What do foreign tourists buy most at Olive Young?
When you visit Olive Young in Myeongdong or Seongsu, you can see foreign tourists putting similar things in their baskets. Some of them may be surprising from a Korean perspective. If a friend from overseas came to Korea
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