All-Time Best
Myeongdong
Myeongdong
Seoul's premier shopping district famous for K-beauty products, Korean cosmetics, and trendy fashion. Streets lined with flagship stores of major Korean beauty brands and international retailers.
Highlights
- K-beauty flagship stores
- Korean cosmetics
- Street food vendors
- Fashion boutiques
Gangnam District
Gangnam District
Upscale neighborhood known for luxury shopping, high-end fashion boutiques, and premium department stores. The heart of Seoul's affluent lifestyle and designer brand shopping.
Highlights
- Designer boutiques
- Luxury brands
- High-end dining
- Premium department stores
Dongdaemun Market
Dongdaemun Market
Massive 24-hour fashion and shopping complex with over 30,000 shops. Known for wholesale fashion, fabrics, and late-night shopping experiences in towering retail buildings.
Highlights
- 24-hour shopping
- Wholesale fashion
- Fabric markets
- Modern shopping malls
Insadong
Insadong
Traditional cultural district famous for Korean crafts, antiques, art galleries, and traditional tea houses. The go-to destination for authentic Korean souvenirs and handmade goods.
Highlights
- Korean pottery
- Traditional art
- Antique shops
- Handmade crafts
Hongdae
Hongdae
Trendy youth-oriented neighborhood near Hongik University known for indie fashion, streetwear, vintage shops, and artistic boutiques. Hub of Seoul's underground fashion and music scene.
Highlights
- Indie fashion
- Streetwear
- Vintage clothing
- K-pop merchandise
Lotte Department Store
Lotte Department Store
Korea's largest department store chain offering premium shopping experience with luxury brands, Korean designers, and duty-free shopping. Multiple locations including the iconic Myeongdong flagship.
Highlights
- Luxury brands
- Duty-free shopping
- Korean designers
- Gourmet food hall
Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market
Korea's oldest and largest traditional market dating back to 1414. Offers everything from clothing and accessories to kitchenware, food, and imported goods at bargain prices.
Highlights
- Bargain shopping
- Korean food
- Kitchenware
- Wholesale goods
COEX Mall
COEX Mall
Asia's largest underground shopping mall featuring over 250 stores, Starfield Library, aquarium, and entertainment facilities. A complete lifestyle and shopping destination in Gangnam.
Highlights
- Starfield Library
- COEX Aquarium
- K-pop stores
- Entertainment complex
Garosu-gil
Garosu-gil
Tree-lined street in Sinsa-dong known for upscale boutiques, designer shops, trendy cafes, and Korean fashion brands. Popular destination for fashion-forward shoppers and Instagram spots.
Highlights
- Korean designer brands
- Concept stores
- Trendy cafes
- Fashion boutiques
Bukchon Hanok Village Crafts
Bukchon Hanok Village Crafts
Artisan shops nestled among traditional Korean hanok houses offering handcrafted goods, traditional Korean crafts, hanji paper products, and unique cultural souvenirs.
Highlights
- Hanji paper crafts
- Traditional accessories
- Handmade jewelry
- Cultural souvenirs