Busan(Jung-gu)

Kakao Friends Busan Flagship Store features a wide variety of products related Kakao Friends, popular messenger emojis. Meet Ryan, Muji, Apeach, Frodo, Neo, Tube, Jay-G, Con, and other characters from Kakao through creative home and office supplies, jewelries, stationeries, kitchenware, toys, and much more. All products are designed with adorable characters that are ensured to brighten your day.


Seoul(Seocho-gu)

Kakao Friends Gangnam Flagship Store features a wide variety of products related Kakao Friends, popular messenger emojis. Meet Ryan, Muji, Apeach, Frodo, Neo, Tube, Jay-G, Con, and other characters from Kakao through creative home and office supplies, jewelries, stationeries, kitchenware, toys, and much more. All products are designed with adorable characters that are ensured to brighten your day.


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

Saint James Boutique Seoul opened in November 2013 in the area near Garosugil in Gangnam-gu. Decorated with wood, the interior highlights two key colors -- blue and white -- to harmonize the brand's style with the surrounding atmosphere in Garosugil. The spacious, square-shaped store consists of wall and central displays, sofas for rest, and changing rooms and sells women's and men's wear, children's clothing, and accessories including bags, accessories, hats, and shoes. Along with products from Saint James (France), the store sells imported brands like Buddy (Japan), Veja (France), Soludos (U.S.A.), Bronte (Netherlands), Padmore & Barnes (Ireland), and Infielder Design (Japan). 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.


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Located on Namiseom Island in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Imagine Nami is a store specializing in handmade crafts. Talented craftsmen based on Namiseom Island began producing works, and Imagine Nami became the place for selling their works, including various accessories made of leather and natural stones, glass crafts, fabric products, paintings, and other design works. Most artifacts deal with natural themes and stories about Namiseom Island. The recent collection features various handicrafts containing the image of Snowman, the representative icon of Namiseom Island, and artifacts include tea cups, candle holders, memo holders, magnets, ceramics, and other decorative interior items. At the entrance, the store sells snacks made by Namiseom Island’s own brands; the other section displays handicrafts from Namiseom Island and other handmade artifacts made by external artists, toys, daily goods, and more. The hanok-style store carrying the charm of the island has served as a popular photo zone for visitors. Namiseom Island is a small island that can be reached via boat, and the boat fare is inclusive of admission to the island. To visit Imagine Nami, visitors are required to enter Namiseom Island; while there, they can enjoy various cultures and convenience facilities.


Busan(Geumjeong-gu)

Located in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, Innisfree Pusan National University Branch is a tax refund shop for Korean and foreign shoppers. The store is right at the heart of the youthful Pusan National University neighborhood, about 100 meters away from the Pusan Nat'l Univ. Station on Line No. 1. Decorated in refreshing green, the store carries the lively atmosphere of the university area. It displays cosmetics by category, skincare, and makeup products and men’s cosmetics as well as new products, sale items, and gift sets to make shopping convenient. Products mainly consist of items befitting the area frequented by customers in their 20s and 30s, and foreign language service is available during business hours. The store also displays a box for collecting used bottles to practice the naturalism concept of the brand. Innisfree Pusan National University Branch is open 365 days a year from 10 in the morning until 10:30 in the evening. As a Korean cosmetic brand carrying the eco-cleanliness of Jeju Island, Innisfree is taking the lead in promoting an eco-friendly green lifestyle through naturalist cosmetics representing the healthfulness of nature.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Platform Place Myeong-dong Branch first opened in November 2011 on the main street of Myeong-dong in Jung-gu, Seoul. As a specialty select shop selling various imported brands that are not officially distributed in Korea, among many fashion selections, Platform Place carries products of Saint James, an imported brand with a long history, and somewhat unfamiliar labels such as YMC, Lavenham, Herschel, and Veja as well as various fashion sundries and living goods, mostly targeting Korean and foreign tourists visiting the area. Everywhere on display are cute, colorful interior goods. The store is shaped long, so from the entrance, displays are divided on both walls and in the center; the modern interior design and product display combined make shopping very pleasant. The display in the center is filled with new arrivals, brands on sale, and trendy looks recommended by celebrities. Foreign language service is available all day long. The store is open daily except on Chuseok and Lunar New Year’s Day. Parking is usually difficult in Myeong-dong, but the Platform Place, which is located close to Myeong-dong Station on Seoul Subway Line No. 4, is easily accessible by public transportation.


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

Located in Apgujeong-ro 42-gil in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Platform Place Sinsa Branch is close to Dosan Park. Platform Place is a select shop pursuing a premium lifestyle. With a total of five stores nationwide in operation, each store sells brand products befitting the characteristics of the area. The very first Platform Place, which opened in October 2009, carries about 25 brands including Saint James, YMC, and And Wander, which are hard to find in most other stores in Korea. The merchandise varies from fashion brand clothing and accessories to watches and wallets to cosmetics like perfume and body products, to art books and stationery. Housed in a free-standing residential building, the shop comes with a parking space. The first floor sells men’s clothing, shoes, and living goods; the second floor features women’s clothing and French brand Saint James, among the many products carefully selected for their uniqueness and collection value. The shop provides all visitors with a complimentary bottle of mineral water. Platform Place is open all year round except on Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok.


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.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

"Located on the first basement of Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, Saeran Glasses is a specialty eyewear store that opened at the same time as Lotte Department Store and Lotte Hotel in Myeong-dong. Saeran Glasses was originally Severance Optical, which opened in the 1920s first near Seoul Station and later in Jongno, becoming what it is today. Based on years of expertise, Saeran Glasses has maintained customer-oriented customizing system and aimed to produce top-quality eyeglasses that best fit individual customers’ vision. The store is operated as a tax refund shop for both Korean and foreign customers, offering full-scale after-service guaranteeing high customer satisfaction. Saeran Glasses showcases differentiated designs and price ranges of leading designer brands as well as popular brands in Korea and abroad, including Lindberg, Cartier, Chrome Hearts, IC! Berlin, Miu Miu, Anne et Valentin, Bulgari, BJ Classic, Oakley, and Ray-Ban. The store’s physical proximity to Lotte Department Store and Lotte Hotel as well as Lotte Young Plaza, Lotte Luxury Department Store (Avenuel), and downtown area makes accessing various convenience facilities and enjoying shopping convenient."


Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

"Platform Place Hannam Branch opened in June 2014 near the main street of Itaewon in Yongsan-gu, Seoul as a specialty store selling living goods. Platform Place is a fashion select shop selling imported brands that are not officially distributed in Korea, among other brands, but each branch is individually designed to fit the regional characteristics and customers. Hannam Branch in particular carries living and daily goods, stationery, kitchenware, and various design products. Decorated with natural wood, the store creates a pleasant mood for shopping. Platform Place offers a wide range of products and designs. Many items, especially stationery like notebooks and ballpoint pens, and practical scissors and nail clippers have unusual, unique designs. The store also carries over 50 rare brands: Saint James, Neul, Norse Projects, Blue de Paname, Homecore, Rocky Mountain Featherbed, Club Petanque, Nanamika, Ordinary Fits, Cuisse de Grenouill, Veja, Bronte, etc. The select shop is easily accessible by public transportation due to its proximity to Hanganjin Station on Seoul Subway Line No. 6. Shoppers with cars can use paid public parking near the subway station."