Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

styleNANDA is the offline store of a leading online company specializing in women's fashion. The store sells a variety of women's fashion items.


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

Located adjacent to the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and a casino in the Korea World Trade Center complex, COEX InterContinental Seoul is a one-stop business and entertainment destination in southern Seoul. Guests can conveniently access Bongeunsa Temple right across the street, as well as Grand InterContinental Hotel connected through Asia's largest underground mall, COEX Mall, which houses trendy shops, restaurants and 16 theaters. Also, guests can travel to and from the international airports conveniently through the city airport terminal.


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

Hard Rock Cafe Seoul is located at the iconic Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, one of Seoul's greatest new landmarks. Enjoy an unobstructed panoramic view of Seoul and Seokchon Lake from your table.The restaurant even has a retail shop as your enter, as well as a bar and live performances from house bands as well as other well-known international and local musicians. The posh restaurant boasts various cuisines, from their legendary home-made burgers to exquisite Korean inspired dishes hand crafted by internationally renowned chefs. The shop sells world famous Hard Rock merchandise, such as various collectibles and T-shirts.Philanthropy is a big part of Hard Rock culture. Some of the biggest names in music, such as Bon Jovi, John Lennon, Shakira, and Green Day, have participated in their Signature Series T-shirt and pins program. A large part of the proceeds from these items go to the artist’s favorite charity. The latest Signature Series collection was designed by 7-time Grammy Award winning artist Rihanna! High ceilings, a stage for live music, a dance floor, and state-of-the-art music equipment come together to create an unforgettable memory for you.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , The Eastern Part of the Jeju Island

Haenyeo refers to female divers who dive into the ocean water to gather various shellfish, seaweed, etc, without using any underwater diving equipment. When diving underwater, a haenyeo carries only a pair of goggles, a round ball-like tube to keep her balance, and a basket to put her collections in. Such women involved in the fishing industry are known to be scattered all around Jeju-do, Korea, Japan, and Russia. Jeju-do has established the Jeju Haenyeo Museum to introduce to the world the unique activities and culture of Jejudo’s haenyeo female divers. Exhibition Hall 1 is entitled “Haenyeo Diver’s Life” and has a restoration of a traditional haenyeo’s home, and her meals. Also on display, to show a more realistic view into their daily lives, are the various utensils used by female divers. Exhibition Hall 2 displays a pair of haenyeo divers’ goggles and the fishing spheres they often use underwater. Her traditional working outfit is also on display along with various historical records and haenyeo-related materials. Exhibition Hall 3 has an underwater theme called “The Sea” and displays the fishing industry’s culture. Traditional fishnets and fishing equipment are on display including small ship models and salt farm models. The Jeju Haenyeo Museum exhibits various photos of haenyeo female divers and their activities, to provide an accurate picture of their lives. The Jeju Haenyeo Museum also has an observatory from where visitors can see an excellent view of the Hado-ri area, which has a garden with various sculptures and a resting area. The first floor lobby has a souvenir shop where visitors can purchase a variety of souvenirs related to haenyeo female divers.  


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Gru is a shop dedicated to the promotion of Fair Trade items. Items in Gru are made by women living in impoverished areas in Asia. These environment-friendly clothing and daily use items are paid with fair prices to help the economic independence of the women. Over 300 Fair Trade items include clothing, handmade items, food, and daily use itmes. In the store, visitors will find meticuously-made shawls, patchwork scarves, and organic cotton tunics in a rainbow of colors.


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

Butterfinger Pancakes is a specialty waffle and pancake shop. They offer a variety of waffles and pancakes, so it is very popular place to have brunch. Arrive early to ensure a spot.  


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

Chic and Chick boasts cosmetics without surfactants (surface active agents). Products in Chic and Chick use only natural ingredients, minimizing the possiblity of skin irratation. Their main products include natural handmade soaps, hair packs, and body cleansing products. The store itself is exceptionally well-managed, providing maximum comfort to customers. 


Gwangju(Gwangsan-gu)

Songjeong is famous for its tteokgalbi (grilled short rib meat patties), which is one of the five best food items of Gwangju. There are many tteokgalbi restaurants around Gwangsan district office, but Songjeong’s history goes back to 1976 and it is still the original.A good tteokgalbi is made by mixing the meat of beef short ribs and pork bone ribs in a one-to-one ratio and adding acacia honey to make the meat both tender and chewy. The dish is also reasonably priced. The secret to the delicious meat is the sauce, which is made with about 20 natural ingredients like kelp, radish, and green onion and no artificial seasonings. Also a pride of the restaurant is the broth made from pork bones which comes with the tteokgalbi.


Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Lotte Department Store is one of Korea's major department stores, and Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch is especially popular for being the first seaside department store in the country. Located between downtown Busan and the beach, it is scheduled to become Lotte Town by 2017.The department store carries various domestic and international brands, as well as houses various entertainment facilities. Lotte also manages various fast-fashion retailers like Uniqlo, Zara, Mango, and Gap. Numerous high-tech gadgets like the latest smartphones, DSLR cameras, computers and more can all be found and browsed in one location.One of the major features of the Lotte Department Store at Gwangbok is The Editing Shop, which displays fashion trends and styles selected specially by famous designers.The world’s largest indoor musical water fountain, registered in the Guiness World Book of Records, can be found inside. Additionally, the rooftop park, which is the largest in Korea, offers a great view of the entire city of Busan.  The rooftop alone can be a popular tourist attraction.3-hours of free parking offered with purchases of 50,000 won or higher. 


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Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun)

Resom Spa Castle is Korea’s first membership spa resort. It is under the same ownership as the exclusive Anmyeondo Ocean Castle Resort. Spa Castle is located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, which is only an hour and a half away from Seoul. It is within 30 minutes of beautiful mountains, the western seas, and close by to plenty of cultural tourist attractions. The Spa Castle uses waters from the Deoksan Hot Springs, whose waters have been enjoyed by Koreans for six hundred years. There are over 400 guestrooms, a large banquet hall, seminar room, and a relaxation complex that includes everything from a cultural arts plaza, to a garden, and walking trails. Spa Castle’s hot spring waters are known to be effective against skin troubles, gastroenteric disorders, neuralgia, and muscular pains, and are also great for skin rejuvenation.