The neighborhood around Paldalmun Gate serves as the main business district of Suwon, where more than 300 stores and stalls are joined to make a large market place. The atmosphere and the physical surroundings help to both keep traditions alive and move into the modern age, which is one of the many aspects of this market that draws in more visitors each year. Since 1917 when the market first opened to the public, the vendors here have specialized in traditional garmets, including hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) and accessaries. The products made here are highly praised by customers for their outstanding quality. For this reason, nearly one-third of the stores currently in business are hanbok shops.
Moreover, the lively vibe is added to by the nearly 20,000 visitors to the market every day, including the regular sellers and buyers. An on-going maintenance project to keep the originality of the market began in 2002 and is continuing to make Yeongdong Market a representative tourist desitnation in Suwon.
The Face Shop is a Korean comsmetics company that sells over a thousand beauty and skincare products made of organic substances. There are two The Face Shop branches in Busan's Nampo-dong alone, and Branch No. 1 is located in central Busan. At this The Face Shop branch, customers may receive free product consultation at its costumer service center.
Blooming Gallery offers diverse handmade acessories by various artists. Rather than a shop focusing on selling, it displays many accessories, paintings, and sculptures for visitors to enjoy. It is a perfecct place to rest and appreciate pieces of art during shopping in the giant I'Park Mall.
Located in Myeong-dong of Jung-gu, Seoul, YH KIM is a leather specialty brand. Since its opening in 1990, YH KIM has produced various and unique leather and leather-related products based on its special know-how. Production lines include ready-made and custom-made products. All types of jacket, coat, and vest can be custom-made using not only luxury materials, such as chinchilla, mink, shearling, fox fur, and Rex rabbit fur, but also specialty leather such as crocodile and ostrich skin. YH KIM uses the highest-quality leather or fabric on all products, each of which goes through meticulous inspection and production processes
The store displays a variety of ready-made products largely divided into two sections: women’s wear and men’s wear. The shelves showcase bags of various types and designs, and fashion accessories include belt, gloves, hat, scarf and more. Customers can look around and receive consultation in one area in the store.YH KIM goes beyond product manufacturing and sales to operate an after-sales care system. Upon purchase, customers are informed in detail on how to maintain leather goods, with the staff ensuring that all YH KIM products can be maintained as if new every season and enjoyed for many years.
The Galleria Department Store Dongbaek Branch made its grand opening in July of 2000, situated in Daejeon Metropolitan City Jung-gu. This high-class department store not only carries an elegant brand image, but also features a wide selection of great shopping options from fashion goods to living essentials.
E-mart is a discount supermarket operated by Shinsaege, a department store franchise. As it is connected to Jeungmi Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 9), E-mart Gayang is a convenient place to shop for a wide variety of high quality good at affordable prices.
Jumunjin Seafood Market was founded in 1936 and is situated in Gangneung next to Jumunjin Port, home to a large fleet of squid boats. It is the largest seafood market on the East Coast and includes a dried seafood market and a sashimi center. The market is a favorite among both Koreans and international visitors.
Market specialties include a variety of fresh seafood caught on the East Coast such as squid, mackerel, pollacks, pikes, and crabs. At the market, visitors can purchase these items (and a number of dried seafood products) at inexpensive prices, as well as get a taste of fresh, delicious sashimi. In addition, the market hosts a variety of fun events such as the Blowfish Festival and Squid Festival.
Used as ornaments throughout Korean history, amethyst, morion, and jade symbolize patience, elegance, and gentleness. Joy Jewelry offers its own products with distinctive Korean styles. Its highly functional and artistic items with colorful designs will no doubt satisfy customers looking for unique jewelry.
Evadom offers traditional Korean lacquerware that is said to be environmentally-friendly. It has become a popular brand among well-being conscious customers and international tourists. Items in Evadom boast unique designs and attract many international tourists year round.
Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Democratization Movement, both Yangdong and Daein markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Gwangju gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens.
Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and shop owner education classes.
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