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

Located in Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, Bridge Optical is a specialty eyewear store dealing with leading designer brands and products from Korea and abroad. Bridge Optical first opened in 2005 with the Sinsa Branch but expanded and moved to its current location in 2015 under the new name Bridge. There are three branches today: Sinsa Branch, Sinnonhyeon Branch, and Guro Branch in Seoul. Styled with a youthful, café-like interior mood, the store offers an open atmosphere where customers can freely try on all products displayed in the store. All products – eyeglasses and sunglasses of various designs and selections – come with price tags, inclusive of prices for the frame and 1.60 high refractive lens. The store also sells spectacle cases and other eyewear-related items. Bridge Optical operates a Korean blog through which customers can find out about products and events as well as get news and information before visiting the store.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Located in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Saint James Samcheong opened in July 2016. With its large, transparent glass façade, the store is very much a part of the tranquil, sophisticated atmosphere and sunlight of the Samcheong-dong street. Evocative of the marine look, the interior highlights the cool colors and displays. Along with products from Saint James (France), the store sells imported brands like Buddy (Japan), Veja (France), Soludos (U.S.A.), Bronte (Netherlands), and Butterfly Twists (United Kingdom). The single-story store comes with an entrance and an exit on both sides, making it easy and convenient for shopping even during busy hours. The brand started in 1889 at a French village near Mount Saint-Michel in Normandy. In the early days, the store specialized in sailor’s outfits – or the “marine look” – and gradually expanded as the French look gained popularity around the world.


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

Located in Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, Miraii Optical was opened in 2006. Long-term preparation had been necessary to secure its position as a store specializing in optical consulting, which included an introduction of comprehensive optometric systems. To ensure comfort and accurate correction for all customers’ eyes, opticians always take a plenty of time for eye examination. The three eye examination rooms at Miraii are equipped with the latest equipment, and all employees are experts majoring in eyeglasses engineering. Miraii Optical deals with high-quality, select brands and products from Korea and abroad and which are suitable for not only the domestic market but also the latest trends. The store displays well-classified eyeglass frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses in addition to an area reserved for customers to enjoy light beverage and snack and try on luxury frames. In the space adjacent to the information desk at the entrance are products that are youthful and fashionable. Miraii regularly offers exclusive special events including referral discounts.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Located on the main avenue of Itaewon in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Series Corner is a flagship store operated by men’s wear brand Series. Since its opening in the summer of 2014, the store has been implementing collaborative projects with various brands to share the space filled basically with Series brand products in addition to clothing brands for men and women: Epigram and Re-code, natural cosmetics Aesop, G.H.G.M. specializing in wooden items, and accessory brand MOREE. The large space in the front is reserved for Mug For Rabbit, a terrace café selling various teas, beverages, and desserts including carrot cake. The store is good for enjoying shopping and casual food and drinks. The store offers foreign language service in English, Chinese, Japanese, and French during business hours. Shoppers who drive can use the store’s parking lot. The store is only about five minutes away from two exits of the subway stations: exit 1 of Hangangjin Station and exit 3 of Itaewon Station on Line 6. The store is open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. all year round, but the café is open until 11 p.m. and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.


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

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.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located in Jongno-gu Seoul, Cheongha Korea Ginseng Co., Ltd., specializes in Korean ginseng products and has its headquarters in Jongno, Seoul and a branch in Jeju. The stores aim to deliver the history and culture of Korean ginseng and take the lead in promoting the effects of Korean ginseng to the world. Since its establishment in 2005, the Jongno headquarters has focused on qualitative growth through continuous investment; for two years since 2014, the building that housed the headquarters was refurbished, expanding exhibition halls for Korean ginseng and convenience facilities for stores. On the ground floor up to the fourth floor are the Korea Ginseng Museum, 23 ginseng stores, 2 sundry stores, a tax refund office, a bank, a café, a nursing room, and other convenience facilities. For visiting foreign customers, staff who can speak foreign languages fluently are on standby during business hours. Upon reservation, foreign language service can be requested, and the staff in charge of the requested language will offer a tour around the museum as well as assistance in product consultation and purchase. The store also conducts thorough after-sales management to guarantee the highest customer satisfaction.


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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located in Buam-dong in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Art Korea is a cosmetic select shop that opened on January 1, 2013. Covering a total area of about 630 ㎡, the store sells a comprehensive collection of Korean and imported cosmetics as well as cosmetics created by Art Korea, including Yihan Carino, The Saem, Demeter, The Faceshop, Re-ofe, Mediheal, VOV, It’s Skin, Jayjun, AHC, Enprani, and Clio. With samples from brands available and staff offering consultation, the store makes it convenient for customers to compare and purchase products by skin type and concern. As a tax refund shop for foreigners, Art Korea offers convenient services including round-the-clock foreign language interpretation in English, Chinese, and Japanese. The store regularly offers various events including special discounts and gifts at the event hall in the center for group tourists and/or at the designated event hours.


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

"Located inside Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul, Avenuel World Tower Branch of Lotte Department Store is South Korea’s largest luxury shopping complex. Covering a space of over 29,800㎡ dedicated to shopping, the shopping center houses a total of 225 stores including over 90 world-renowned luxury brand stores. Of the 11 floors of Lotte World Tower, 6 floors, from the ground to the sixth, are reserved for the Word Tower Branch of the Avenuel department store: the first floor sells cosmetic products and fashion sundries; the second floor, watches and accessories; the third floor, luxury fashion; the fourth floor, men’s wear; the fifth floor, contemporary fashion, and; the sixth floor, premium food and living products. The spectacular circular stairs connecting the basement and all six floors is operated as Charlotte Photo Zone. Each floor is decorated with various installation works, providing visitors with things to see as they rest on chairs and couches. Convenience facilities include breastfeeding room and family lounge. The sixth floor comes with a space dedicated to culture and arts, such as Star Avenue where visitors can meet hallyu stars via virtual reality, and the Avenuel Art Hall featuring special exhibitions. "


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

"Fireman" is a non-verbal performance that portrays the growth and development of silly and carefree trainees into courageous and trustworthy firefighters. The stage will grab the attention of the audience with acrobatic techniques, parkour, and b-boying movements. International audience can enjoy the show without any language barrier as the performance is non-verbal, meaning the play is carried out using only body movements and facial expressions to deliver the story. Since its first stage in 2015, the act went on an international tour and won the Grand Prize in Popular Culture category during the Korea Hallyu Awards in 2016.


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) , Ilsan

"Enjoy the cool autumn atmosphere with various flowers at Goyang Autumn Flower Festival" With autumn flowers peaking in the garden and flower art work in the indoor exhibition hall, visitors can take in the autumn feeling to the fullest with various performances, flower market and traditional experiences. Fall in love this autumn with beautiful lake in the background at Autumn Flower Festival!