Daegu(Jung-gu)

Seomun Market (formerly known as ‘Daegu-Keun Market’) of Daegu is steeped in history. Along with Pyeongyang Market and Ganggyeong Market, Seomun Market was one of the three main markets during the Joseon Dynasty. It is situated only 300m from the West Gate of the city, and is befittingly named ‘Seomunsijang’ or ‘West Gate Market.’ Though the market has grown from its small size, the historic names of the alleyways such as Hongdukkaejeon and Daekjeon have remained unchanged.The specialties of the current Seomun Market include fabric-related items like silk, satin, linen, cotton, knitted goods, and men's and women's wear. However, visitors to the market will also find a decent selection of crafts, silver products and dried seafood. While still traditional in many respects, Seomun Market offers modern conveniences including a heating and cooling system and a large parking lot.


Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Gwangju Art Street is aimed at developing Gwangju’s traditional art scene through exhibition of local work. The street is 300m long and located behind Jungang Elementary School, nearby Gwangju Dongbu Police Station. Items commonly found here include Korean fine art such as paintings, ceramics, writings, and industrial art.Every Saturday, an art flea market famous for its unique pieces is held here. People from all over the nation gather to display items that include old calligraphy materials, collector coins, stone hairbrushes, Chinaware, wooden sculptures, folk drawings, classic books, ink, and incense burners. Part of the attraction is the stories the collectors share with each part of their collection. Enjoy the many shows and exhibitions that draw regular crowds to this famous road.The Mudeung art exhibit operates according to districts, and functions as a cultural festival as well. The outdoor exhibition was built in February 1995, and is open throughout the day. The large exhibition space has 32 booths and regularly holds special exhibits. Many regional cultural treasures are also on display here. Every Saturday, the Street of Fine Arts is blocked from traffic, and people gather to share and enjoy art culture. Gwangju Summer Universiade will be held this summer, 2015


Seoul(Yangcheon-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Located in Seoul Yangcheon-gu Mok-dong, the Hyundai Department Store Mokdong Branch presents a wide variety of goods and friendly services under the motto "Blooming Cultures". The department store offers everything from famous Korean brand names and imported luxury brands including fashion apparel, accessories, sportswear, and more for an enjoyable shopping experience.Hours of operation are from 10:30am to 8:00pm daily. The department store is closed for one Monday each month. For exact closing dates, please refer to the department store’s official homepage.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Horim Art Center is located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu. The Horim Museum at the art center is a branch of the Sungbo Cultural Foundation's Horim Museum. This museum has exhibition halls on the second through fourth floor, a museum shop, and a lounge. The building, themed to look like comb-patterned ceramics, is a piece of artwork in itself.


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.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and designated as the special fashion zone “Cheongdam-dong Fashion Geori (Street). Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for Hallyu fans.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Shinsegae Centum City resembles a giant city that infuses shopping, entertainment, art, and architectural beauty. It reflects the best of Shinsegae, a company which opened the first department store in Korea. This glittering department store boasts a slew of entertainment spots, an ice rink, and spa facilities in addtion to shops. It has everything for one-stop shopping.


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

Color therapy harmonized with aromatherapy. Indulge in the best relaxation experience at Marzia Healing Spa Cheongdam branch. This traditional Korean practice is combined with top European aromatherapy techniques, delivering excellent results. Facial care, body care, scalp care, and men's care is available.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Doota is a fashion mall full of trendy fashion items. There are 540 stores throughout the 8-story building including designer shops, select shops, luxury brand stores, cafes, and restaurants. Doota provides unique, high quality products at reasonable prices under the motto of ‘Fast & First’ and offers a one-stop shopping experience. Doota is visited a large number of foreign visitors compared to other shopping malls, with 55,000 local visitors and 10,000 foreign visitors a day. Services for foreign tourists include an information desk (1F) that provides information in three foreign languages (English, Japanese, and Chinese), money exchange (1F), Tax Refund office (5F), souvenir shop (5F), and storage lockers (B2). They also give away coupon books, which can be used at shops popular among foreign shoppers, and souvenir gift kits.


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