Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market

Description Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market is the oldest and largest market in all of Jeju. It is also conveniently located in the heart of Jeju City near the airport. All kinds of items, such as: seafood, clothes, pottery, meats, vegetables, chocolates, street foods, teas, and pretty much anything else you can think of is sold…

Jagalchi Fish Market

Description Located in Busan’s Jung-gu District, Jagalchi Fish Market is the largest seafood market in Korea. You can purchase fresh, live seafood as well as dried seafood from one of hundreds of vendors inside the market. There are also restaurants located on the 2nd floor. These restaurants are where you take your fresh seafood to…

Paju Premium Outlets

Description Paju Premium Outlets is conveniently located only about 1 hour from Seoul in the City of Paju, Gyeonggi-do Province. This outlet offers dozens of name domestic and international name brands at a 25-65% discount off of retail prices. There are plenty of amenities as well as over 20 restaurants and cafes making your shopping…

Myeong-dong

Shopping Shopping in Myeongdong is the main attraction. Myeong-dong is the most popular shopping district in Seoul to tourists and locals alike. If you’re into fashion, shopping in Myeong-dong is a must do during your visit to Korea. Myeong-dong offers international brands as well as popular domestic brands. Aside from fashion brands, Myeong-dong is famous…

Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained that status for the last 40 years. Browsing the plethora of shops, you can find fabric and clothing following all the latest global fashion trends. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex…

Gwangjang Market

The Gwangjang Market is the nation’s first market and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The second floor of the market provides all of your silk, satin, and linen bed-sheet stores, which are the largest and most famous in Seoul. Many of the stores in the area even have their own factories supplying…

Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as wholesale markets. Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 11:00pm to 4:00am, and is crowded…

Hongdae (Hongik) University Street

Hongik University was established in 1956 based on humanitarian ideals (in Korea, the word “Hongik” means to advance the welfare of mankind). In 1948, the school’s original name “Hongmun” was changed into “Hongik”, and one year later it officially established 4-year courses with the colleges of law and liberal arts. The school merged with Sudo…

Gangnam District

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang…

Myeongdong Shopping Area

Myeongdong is one of the busiest places in Seoul and is among Korea’s premier shopping destinations. Over 1 million shoppers pass through this area each and every day. Located in the heart of Seoul, Myeongdong market has been a witness to Korea’s tumultuous modern-day history as a center of city politics, economy, and culture. To…

Insadong Street (Seoul)

Insadong is a great place to browse and shop for traditional goods. There are all kinds of goods that can be purchased at Insa-dong, such as; ceramics, antique furniture, hanji paper, hanbok, etc. Insadong is also filled with small back alleys and streets where you can find great restaurants, teahouses, and cafes. Insadong is also home to…