Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result the area’s street vendors and stores used the former Tongin Market area as their marketplace. Now, Tongin Market consists of 75 stores, most of which are restaurants and grocery stores. There are also some shops selling manufactured goods like underwear and shoes.  

"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. "

The Hyundai Department Store provides a new cultural way of life, supporting the expression of individualism. Located at the center of luxury goods commerce, the Hyundai Department Store of Apgujeong has played a leading role in high-quality shopping.

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers, Common Ground is approximately 5300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places.Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in the common ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain the shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On its 3rd floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

LesMore is a multi-brand shoe store that carries over 40 brands including Nike, Adidas and Converse. It sells trendy footwear of all kinds and for all ages, as well as other fashion items like bags, wallets/purses and belts at affordable prices.

Korea Craft and Design Foundation Handicraft Store located within the giftshop of Shinsegae Duty Free Shop Myeong-dong Branch sells handcrafted everyday props and cultural crafts. Dedicated to the concept of "Artisans, and Artists," the store introduces young artists as well as famous handicraft masters along with their masterpieces of diverse genre in the world of Korean arts and craft.

Clue mainly offers fashion jewelry accessories made of gemstones and crystals, popular among women. The store has a unique interior design and is equipped with an extensive lighting system. It boasts gemstone accessories at inexpensive prices, attracting many loyal female customers.

Established in 1984 in fashion foward city London, Accessorize is an accessory boutique that manufactures and sells unique and creative accessories, including jewelry, hats, bags, scarves, hair accessories and sunglasses, and stationery for both women and men. There are over 40 Accessorize branches across Korea. Accessorize Gangnam is located on Gangnam Boulevard, the entertainment, fashion and nightlife center of Seoul, and continues to attract many young and trendy customers.

Located in Dong-gu, Gwangju-si, the Lotte Department Store Gwangju Branch houses the Lotte Cinema, themed restaurants, a cultural center, art gallery, travel agency, and more to complete a lifestyle culture.

The Lotte Department Store of Busan gave birth to a full-fledged department store culture in Busan, Korea's second largest city. Lotte Department Store Busan is located on the bustling streets of Seomyeon, and along with Lotte Hotel, forms the shopping and leisure culture of Lotte Town. Nearby the department store, various forms of entertainment are available, such as the Lotte Cinema, a wide selection of restaurants, and district full of luxury brands. All in all, Lotte Department Store offers a unique shopping experience with its elegant interior and great products.