Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located at the Jongno-bound entrance of the Insa-dong main street in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Insa Gallery specializes in Korean traditional mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts. Popularly known as “Najeonchilgi” in Korean, the term, which refers to mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts, is shared in Korea, Japan, and China through Chinese characters. Various decorative items are embellished with mother-of-pearls and lacquered in various colors and glazes. Insa Gallery sells all kinds of mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts, including jewelry boxes, picture frames, plates, name card cases, hand mirrors, key chains, and other portable accessories. The products on sale range from traditional motifs to modern designs, such as wine stand. The store also carries specialized Korean tourism products that make for great gifts or collector’s items. Located on the first floor of Daeil Building, Insa Gallery is part of the shopping mall “Insa Korea,” which houses a number of stores specializing in traditional products. Thus, when locating Insa Gallery, visitors might find the address alone confusing. First, enter the shopping mall and look straight ahead toward the end of the central hallway, and you will find the store filled with glittering mother-of-pearl lacquer products.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Located on Rodeo Street in Munjeong-dong, Mods is a popular shopping mall for women. Its three floors house trendy clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. Top-notch Korean and imported brand items are discounted up to 70% off their original retail prices.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Located in Gyeongsangnam-do Changwon-si, the Lotte Department Store Changwon Branch offers a refined shopping structure with various convenience facilities, a high sense in fashion, and a cultural atmosphere that presents over 2 million Korean brand name and imported luxury brand products. Store hours are from 10:30am to 8:00pm with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is closed for one Monday a month.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Adidas is a popular sports brand offering diverse clothes and footwear popular among people of all ages. Adidas at Munjeong has a wide variety of items in its spacious shop and even offers 30-40% discounts off of select items.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Nike is a top-notch sports brand known worldwide. It offers diverse items for everyone from children to amateur and professional sports players. Opened in August 2008, Nike at Munjeong is an official Nike branch store and a popular store on Rodeo Street. Items are sold at 20-30% off regular retail prices.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si)


Seoul(Mapo-gu)

The general store area sells bags and other unique modern accessories made of fabrics used in Korean traditional accessories. Tu-joues Café serves Korean traditional beverages. Last but not least, the Tu-joues Gallery is where local artists display their collection of crafts on the fifth day of every month. The crafts on display are available.


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

Located at the entrance of Samcheong-dong Street in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jilkyungyee Uriot Samcheong Branch specializes in daily hanbok. Housed in a free-standing hanok building, the store deals with modernized hanbok ensembles and separates, such as jackets, tops, skirts, pants, and dresses plus accessories such as hats, shoes, scarves and more. Along with Jilkyungyee branded items, the store also sells handmade works by artists and craftsmen. The business at the current location has been in operation since 2013. On the first basement and first floor are shops; the second floor, called “Mubongheon,” is used as a daily cultural center. The basement floor displays clothing for men and women, mufflers, and hats, and the first floor sells small accessories, shoes, and bags. The store display resembles the hanok and hanbok style. The daily cultural center on the second floor is used for various cultural events, including invitational exhibition by local artists, special exhibitions of products, and training on Korean traditions. The old pine tree in the garden enhances the mood of being a hanok store selling all things Korean. The Samcheong Branch of Jilkyungyeei Uriot is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Foreign language service is also available.


Gyeonggi-do(Seongnam-si)

Situated in Bundang Sindosi, the Lotte Department Store Bundang Branch is a leader of the shopping culture as the city’s highly sensible fashion department store. The region’s largest Uniqlo store is featured in the Lotte Department Store Bundang Branch, while other popular brands including 30 cosmetic brands, J. Press and Brooks Brothers can only be found here. In addition, its recently renovated grocery corner is very well received by its customers. Store hours are from 10:30am to 8:00pm, with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is closed for one Monday a month.