Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The Lotte Duty Free Shop is located at the center of Seoul, close to popular tourism destinations such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Mt. Namsan, Itaewon, and popular shopping areas like Namdaemun Market. The Lotte Duty Free Shop is a one-stop shopping complex providing over 30 boutiques that offer shoppers a wide range of products.  In 2001, the Lotte Duty Free Shop underwent a redesign for foreigners, allocating a separate area on the 11th floor for traditional Korean products and renovating the 10th floor with a new concept of imported products. A large parking facility is also available for customers of the Lotte Department Store and Lotte Hotel, able to provide parking for over 2,000 vehicles.


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport is Korea’s first and largest lifestyle shopping complex with shops, hotel, entertainment facilities, and theme park all in one place. It has 5 basement floors and 9 above-ground stories built on a large 195,000㎡ field. The complex is surrounded by a natural ecological park named ‘Sky Park.’ On the top of the complex is an observatory from which people can see airplanes landing or taking off at the Gimpo Airport. With Subway Lines 5 and 9, and Airport Railroad (AREX) connected to the mall by an underground walkway, it is easily accessible by public transportation.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

The Seoul Animation Center (management: Seoul Business Agency) was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in May 1999 with the aim of providing comprehensive support to Korea’s cartoon and animation industry. The center runs an information desk, offers educational programs, holds events to support new talents and productions, and hosts diverse events and exhibitions (animation film festival, etc.).A major facility of the Seoul Animation Center, AniCinema is a multicultural space that can accommodate diverse cultural events. Its primary objective is to facilitate the supply of domestic animation films to theaters and to promote animated works by holding a range of film festivals. The theater has 179 seats and state-of-the-art facilities for screening both digital and analogue animated films. High quality equipment at AniCinema, such as the 5.1 channel digital surround sound system and wide screen, allows for a pleasurable viewing experience.


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

Gangnam Terminal Underground Shopping Center is often called "Goto mall" in short, and is connected to one of the major subway transfer stations at which Seoul subway lines 3, 7 and 9 operates. Over 600 stores are lined up on both sides of the two long, parallel corridors featuring clothing, fashion accessories, interior products, flowers and dining.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Owned by FNC Entertainment, the agency of FT Island, CN Blue, AOA, Yoo Jae-suk, and numerous other Hallyu stars, FNC WOW is a must-visit spot for all K-pop and K-show fans. Its signature drinks are the Artist Lattes featuring impressive latte art images of Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Hong-gi, and Seol-hyun. As for desserts, the café offers a variety of colorful cakes made with unique recipes. Recommended menu items include the caramel mocha, green tea latte, and fresh fruit ades.  


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

Hotel Giant features 60 guestrooms, and several entertainment facilities. As it is located in Samseong-dong, guests can easily access some of the trendiest spots in Seoul like Gangnam and Apgujeong, as well as Asia's largest underground mall, COEX.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Ssamzigil, a shopping mall specializing in crafts that opened on December 18, 2004, has been called the "New Insa-dong within Insa-dong." The many shops gathered here sell everything from luxury traditional crafts to modern artworks that still manage to convey Korean charm in their designs. The mall also has a food court with restaurants and cafes selling popular Korean dishes.


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

Frisbee is the largest Apple premium reseller in Korea. iPhones, iPads, iMacs, Magic Trackpads, Magic Mouses, Mac Minis, Mac Pros, and a wide assortment of other Apple products are on display for customers to test out before making their purchases. Serious shoppers can visit customer service on the 3rd floor for additional information and shopping consultation.The Frisbee branch in Gangnam also has an Apple service center on B1, ensuring greater customer satisfaction.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Originating from the law of eating food at Buddhist temples, Barugongyang (발우공양) refers to the act of eating as part of practicing discipline and self-control. Barugongyang in Jong-no is a Buddhist cuisine experience center established by the Cultural Corps of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism with the aim of promoting Buddhist culture as well as the very practice of Barugongyang. The center serves healthy vegetarian traditional dishes, and offers lessons of Barugongyang to take time while eating, to appreciate food using the five senses, and not to waste any food.    


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Hip-hop dance clubs located at Hongdae and Gangnam Station. The first club to open in Hongdae in 1999. The beginning of the Hongdae club boom. Frequented by famous celebrities