Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Opened in March 2009, the Nature Republic is a cosmetic brand that focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle to modern customers through it's natural costmetics. It offers diverse products ranging from skin care to body and hair care. All products contain natural ingredients. The global star and singer, Rain is the official model of the Nature Republic. *Branches: Myeong-dong World Branch and Myeong-dong No.1 Branch


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

The Odusan Unification Observatory opened to the public in 1992. It is one of the national tourist spot where foreigners choose to visit and experience the stark reality of the divided Peninsula. From this observation platform, Songaksan Mountain in the city of Gyeseongi and 63 Building in Seoul are visible.This observatory has five floors above ground and one underground. Various photos and computerized screens showing the reality of North Korea are displayed on the first and second floor. Products from North Korea can also be purchased here.


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Chungcheongnam-do(Boryeong-si)

Of the numerous festivals in Korea, it is the Boryeong Mud Festival that probably attracts the largest number of international visitors. During the festival period, tourists flock to the area to experience the beneficial properties of the Boryeong mud, and also to have lots of fun. Fully immersed in the both the mud and the festival’s great atmosphere, visitors enjoy mud wrestling, mud sliding and even swimming in the mud mega tub. Visitors feeling particularly energetic can try the marine mud-training course, whilst those looking for something more chilled can relax in the mud massage zone. In the evening, music and fireworks continue the party on the beach. 


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Providing products and services for all your skin care needs, the Lee Ji-eun Red Club is located in the bustling area of Myeong-dong, and has several other stores throughout Seoul. The chain of shops offers various programs including skin care, body care, and wedding courses.Perhaps the shop’s most alluring characteristic is that it provides customers with a wide variety of programs to choose from with basic skin care needs firmly in mind. Programs range from moisturizing treatments, acne treatments, and skin elasticity treatments to whitening treatment and keratin treatments. More importantly, cosmetics used during the skin care treatments are all available exclusively at the Lee Ji-eun Red Club. Products are all natural and purely organic to minimize skin irritation.The shop offers 2-person couple rooms and 4-person rooms to choose from. For a more convenient skin care experience, be sure make a reservation at least a day before your visit (+82-2-774-2955 Korean, English, Japanese).


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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The unique cosmetic brand TooCoolforSchool was introduced in 2009 and is a division of TODACOSA, the first chain cosmetic store in Korea. The name TooCoolforSchool reflects originality, experimentation, artistic sensibilities and the fresh, rebellious sprit of those in their teens, twenties, and thirties. The 3-story building in Myeongdong offers a cozy place for a little rest, entertainment and shopping spree for the fashion-minded cosmeholics.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

Namdaemun Ginseng Market is found along the central path of Namdaemun Market located on Namdamun-ro (St.). Here, over 20 shops stand close together in the market. There are 7 other ginseng shops in a ginseng distribution center located on the second floor of Namdaemun Theatre in Namdaemun Market. Here, you may purchase quality ginseng at a 20~30% discounted price.Visitors can also purchase fresh ginseng and other processed products such as ginseng tea and powder, as well as a variety of oriental health food including: red ginseng, honey, yeongji mushrooms, traditional teas, brown rice and adlay.As Korea’s representative traditional market, Namdaemun Market is one of the most popular tourist attractions among international tourists.


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

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain is the world’s longest bridge fountain. The fountain is programmed to play different shows during the day and night. During the day, the fountain shows a hundred different configurations meant to evoke waving willow branches and willow leaves. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends up dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music.Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates from April to October every day, four to six times a day for 20-minutes. At the park, there is an outdoor stage, ecological observing site, and picnic areas. 


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

Located in Jungangro of downtown Jeju, Jungang Underground Shopping Center is a modern underground shopping arcade that recently re-opened after a major renovation. Stretching over Jungangro, Seomunro and Dongmunro, the center has over 280 stores selling clothing, shoes, accessories, glasses, watchers, jewelries, bags, hats, flowers, etc. There are also many amenities such as restaurant, fast food chains, as well as rest lounges scattered across the shopping center. It is the only underground shopping arcade in Jeju Island, and offers a pleasant shopping experience.


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

Big enough to accommodate up to 1,200 guests, Samwon Garden (삼원가든) offers an impressive selection of delicious entrees. The bulgogi and the ribs are the establishment’s signatures dishes. In addition to its traditional dining atmosphere, the restaurant is famous for the thick woods and beautiful natural scenery that surrounds its.* Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Youngpoong Bookstore is a bookstore that also sells gifts, small electronics, stationery and much more. It also hosts various recitals, book signings, and literary programs. The Jongno branch of Youngpoong is the nation’s largest bookstore, boasting a total area of over 10,600 meters square.The basement level of the store houses over 350,000 Korean and international books and there is also a customer service center and electronic search program where shoppers can find information on books.On the B2 floor is the “Stylish Gift Mall,” which houses various stationery items, gifts, accessories, and brand shops like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung Digital.There is also a CD section, healthcare section, diaries, home-décor items, luxury fountain pens, Hello Kitty section, café, eateries, and much more.