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COEX Mall
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Coex Mall was re-opened on November 27, 2014 after completion of a large-scale renovation. World-renowned architectural firm Gensler worked to create a vision for change largely centered around a concept called ‘The Unfolding Sky’. With five uniquely-themed squares, the new Coex Mall was designed to receive optimal amounts of natural light and optimize the flow of foot traffic. Coex mall is a shopping mecca for global brands in fashion, accessories, beauty, lifestyle, and others. It also has a large movie theater complex and a wide variety of fine dining establishments.

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Seoul Global Cultural Center
Seoul(Jung-gu)

Seoul Global Cultural Center is located in the heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul's major shopping district. It is more than just an information center. It is an inviting space for global cultural exchange between residents and visitors.The center not only offers information in English, Chinese, and Japanese, but also facilities such as free internet and coin-operated lockers. Moreover, the center regularly hosts cultural programs.

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Hongdae Free Market
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Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Hongdae Free Market is an open space between diverse artists and visitors to communicate with each other and consume culture. Visitors will find creative items reflecting distinctive tastes of artists at the market . Anyone is welcome to participate in the market as an artist. Hongdae Free Market does not offer used goods, but only creative items made by the artists.

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Myeongdong Theater
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, which has opened in the building where the National Theater of Korea used to be located. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, functioning as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, after 3 years of renovation, the theater has been renamed and was reopened as Myeongdong Theater in June 5, 2009. Complete interior renovations were carried out, leaving outside wall design untouched.The theatre has now been re-born as a mid-sized performance hall with state-of-the-art stage equipment and 588 seats, offering audiences a great view of the stage while the close proximity allows them to share the passion of the performers. The theater presents a range of performances such as serious plays, experimental plays, non-verbal performances, and musicals. Not only that, the place is a popular venue for diverse events like acting contests, theater festivals and performance festivals.

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Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
4.0/1
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The Grand InterContinental Seoul is conveniently located in the heart of southern Seoul’s business district along with COEX InterContinental Seoul in the Korea World Trade Center complex. It is Korea’s one-stop business destination featuring COEX convention and exhibition center, City Airport, duty free shop, casino, 16 cinemas and the COEX Mall with over 200 shops.  

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Passion 5
4.7/3
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

Passion 5 is located near Hangangjin Station in Hannam-dong and is a premium dessert café & gallery launched by SPC Group. The Passion 5 bakery brings a whole new culture of after-dining providing customers with a diverse selection of delicious desserts including hand-made chocolates and puddings. Visitors can enjoy their treats in a gallery atmosphere. The name Passion 5 comes from the combining of five elements: the bakery, patisserie, chocolates and café. The 5th is the passion of those who create the desserts. The desserts are exquisitely designed and each element has its own unique atmosphere. In addition to the wonderful items from the bakery, there are usually 300 to 400 dessert items to choose from including cakes, puddings and chocolates.  

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LG Arts Center
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

LG Arts Center is an multi-purpose venue for music, dance, plays, musicals, and other kinds of performances. It can seat up to 1,100 people, and its modern stage facilities can accommodate any kind of performance with first-class support. Its cutting-edge sound system is world class and its main source of pride. On the B1 floor there are specialty restaurants, and on each floor there are snack bars where you can have drinks and snacks. In the restaurant section you can try Korean, Chinese, Southeast Asian and other international delicacies. There is also a coffee shop where you can relax. The bars on each floor have resting spots scattered around, where you can rest and converse between performances. You can choose your own seats when getting tickets. You can especially notice the meticulousness of the art center’s design when you look at the women’s washroom. There are 42 washrooms in total, which work out to be one room for every 13 people. Compare that to the average of 50~60 people per washroom for other places and you can see the clear difference. You can see the care put into the center when you enter the theater as well. The front and back seats are wide apart and placed diagonally from each other. The back seats are also placed higher than the front ones so one’s view is not blocked by people sitting in front. If you have valuables or large bags, do not worry. The article deposit can take care of items for 500 people.

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LesMore - Myeongdong Branch
4.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

LesMore is a shoe store that carries over 40 shoe brands including Nike, Adidas and Converse.The Myeongdong branch is located in a major tourist area and is popular among Japanese and Chinese tourists. The 2nd floor is designed to emphasize various international brands through a ‘shop-in-shop’ concept.

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Namdaemun Market
5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

Opened in 1964, Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with various goods in store. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as a wholesale markets.Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market opens from 11:00pm to 3:00am, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy Koreans bustling around the market, creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. The Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.* Children’s / Infants’ WearThe Children’s Wear area at the Namdaemun Market offers the best selection, as it is the largest children’s wear market in Korea with a 90% market share. Children’s items comprise of products such as t-shirts, dresses, shoes, and socks.* Ladies’ WearLadies’ Wear at the Namdaemun Market offers quality clothing with the latest designs in fashion, such as casual wear, women’s suits, clothing for the elderly, and much more. The clothes are made and sold directly from the stores.* Imported GoodsThe Namdo Import Market and the underground market known as the Doggaebi Market also have many goods in store, including furniture, clothing, medicinal drugs, liquor, infant goods, kitchenware, electronics, canned food, dried fish, and more. Newly designed Hanboks (traditional Korean costume), blankets, and bed sheets can be purchased at great bargains.* Kitchenware & Lacquer WareKitchenware range from China used in restaurants, stainless steel ware, lacquer ware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and pottery, to imported kitchen utensils.* Optician’s ShopsAll of the opticians are gathered in one area at the Namdaemun Market. A wide selection of eyewear are sold at reasonable prices, including corrective glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses for both children and adults. The shops are open until late at night, and also function as a wholesale market.* Mountain, Ski, & Fishing GearSporting goods stores in the area offer backpacks, mountain boots, and other various equipment for mountain climbing, skiing, and fishing at wholesale prices.* GinsengGinseng, laver, dried squid, croakers, dried cod, octopus, peanuts, and pine nuts are all available at both retail and wholesale prices so that customers can make reasonable purchases. 

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Lotte World Shopping Mall
Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

3F The Market (Jeoja) Street of the Lotte World Folk Museum is located on the third floor of the Lotte World Shopping Mall. Traditional restaurants are located on the Market Street, giving visitors the chance to taste many unique, traditional delicacies. Traditional art shops are located here as well, where visitors can watch skilled craftsmen making handicrafts. There is also a Performance Hall (Nanjang) providing a variety of exciting performances of traditional songs and dances for visitors to enjoy. 2F Sejong Bookstore, the largest bookstore in Gangnam is located on the second floor. The second floor also holds a stationery store and the ‘Gymboree’ (http://www.gymboree.co.kr/) store which provides an area where children can enjoy music and art. Also located on the second floor is the ‘Foreign Furniture Street’, offering popular brands of furniture and decorative wares from all over the world such as pottery, jewelry and clocks. Boutiques, as well as Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) shops can also be found on this floor. 1F The fashion area sits on the first floor, and is composed of sports & casual wear, fashion accessories and other fashion merchandise for the youth, including discounts on men's suits, and A/V and sports equipment. Popular restaurants on the first floor include a Korean restaurant called ‘Our Story’ and western restaurants such as ‘TGI Friday’s’ and ‘Time to Time.' B1 For shopping and entertainment, the ‘International Market Street’ is the place to be. Here, you can find both inexpensive and high-quality goods ranging from clothes and accessories to miscellaneous goods. There are also five movie theaters located at the ‘Young Plaza’, along with the latest fashion trends. The International Market Street offers a wide selection of restaurants to suit different tastes, such as Korean, Japanese, and Chinese restaurants. Furthermore, fresh groceries can be purchased for low prices at the ‘Traditional Market’. Moreover, an entertainment attraction called the SBS Theme Studio holds many broadcasting events and internet game competitions including the KIGL (Korea Internet Game League). An ice rink is also located in the area, along with the Lotte World Adventure and a great selection of cafes for visitors to enjoy. B3 A food court including restaurants such as Sizzler and Marché are located on B3. Don’t forget to take advantage of the various entertainment and sports facilities such as a bowling alley, shooting range, and arcades.

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