Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

The Hwanghakdong Flea Market is an extensive used-goods market with over 500 shops. The flea market is also popularly known as the ‘Doggaebi (Korean folk creature) Market’ and ‘All-Things Market’ due to its variety of goods ranging from antiques to interior furnishings. Hence, the Hwanghakdong Flea Market is a famous destination among many foreigners. In the past, the Hwanghak-dong Flea Market was the nation’s trade center for antique goods, and now, the market offers a wide variety of products ranging from cameras, refrigerators, washing machines and TVs to old money, antique paintings, cosmetics, clothes, Buddha statues and more. The flea market sells used goods as well as new ones. Not to worry though, as all used products have been renewed and repaired with a 50% markdown, while new products can be purchased at 20-30% off the retail price. The Hwanghakdong Flea Market is divided into five sections. First, a one-storey building holds a variety of shops selling old books, electronics, and videos. Second, the alleyway between Samil Apartments 15-dong and 16-dong near Cheonggyecheon 7-ga Street is known as the antique street. Electronic stores are gathered in the area behind Samil Apartment 13-dong and the Seongdong Technical High School all the way to Samil Apartment 17-dong, selling TVs, refrigerators, car stereos, air conditioners, video games, and more. Finally, the machinery stores are located on the second street of Jungang Market. The flea market is generally open from 9am to 7pm, with the exception of the electronics district which is open until 10pm.    


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The Basic House (Myeong-dong Branch) sells outdoor-style casual wear whose style people of all ages. Customers can purchase clothes made of environment-friendly materials (such as flax, bamboo, beans, and organic wool). The Myeong-dong branch boasts chic design and offers foreign language services (English, Japanese, and Chinese) to visitors.


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

The Gangbyeon branch is the first Lotte Mart supermarket. It is located inside Technomart, the electronics superstore, which also houses an 11- cinema CGV movie theater, a large bookstore, a food court, and other convenience facilities. Lotte Mart Gangbyeon branch sells groceries, daily essentials, and entertainment and home interior products. The store is located on the second floor basement of the Technomart building, and is open from 09:00 to 24:00.


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

The Yangjae branch of E-mart sells high-quality food such as specialty wines, organic produce, cheese, and imported goods. Spread across the spacious first floor of the building, visitors can find groceries, fashion apparel, accessories, cosmetics, jewelry, various daily essentials, home appliances, and more.


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport is Korea’s first and largest lifestyle shopping complex with shops, hotel, entertainment facilities, and theme park all in one place. It has 5 basement floors and 9 above-ground stories built on a large 195,000㎡ field. The complex is surrounded by a natural ecological park named ‘Sky Park.’ On the top of the complex is an observatory from which people can see airplanes landing or taking off at the Gimpo Airport. With Subway Lines 5 and 9, and Airport Railroad (AREX) connected to the mall by an underground walkway, it is easily accessible by public transportation.


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

Home Plus Worldcup Branch is located inside the Sangam-dong World Cup Stadium and offers over 35,000 products including groceries, household goods, clothes, consumer electronics, toys, and more. The mall also provides various convenient and entertainment facilities such as popular brand-name outlet shops, a multiplex movie theatre (CGV), sauna, sports center, bank, hospital, and much more. Furthermore, the store is directly connected to the World Cup Stadium Station (Seoul Subway Line 6) and has a parking facility with a capacity of over 900 vehicles. Home Plus Worldcup prides itself on working hard to provide customers with the most pleasant shopping experience possible.


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

Opened in April 2009, Codes Combine at Munjeong offers a wide variety of items on its three floors (B1F-2F). This spacious shop has everything almost everything.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Located across from Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton Shirts boasts exquisite customized dress shirts with over 30 years of history. Its loyal customers include professionals in the financial industry and media. Within a KRW 30,000-40,000 price range, customers get high quality dress shirts with their initials either on collars or sleeves. Reasonable prices along with exceptional quality have attracted not just Koreans but international tourists to Hamilton Shirts. Customers staying or living in Seoul may get their shirts deliverd to their doors once they visit Hamilton Shirts and choose the type of fabric and style. 


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Located in Hannam-dong, Seoul, the local flagship store of Japanese avant-garde brand Comme des Garçons is not simply a fashion brand outlet but rather a cultural complex introducing Comme des Garçons’s brand philosophy and values. Comme des Garçons, meaning “like a boy” in French, believes “women should be dressed like a boy forever.” The flagship store introduces the total lifestyle of Comme des Garçons from fashion to perfume and art to food. The six-story building has a unique tunnel-like structure consisting of five fashion areas and over a dozen product lines on display In addition to the fashion areas, “Gallery Six” an art space, and “Rose Bakery” a French organic café based in Korea keep visitors entertained


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

Thanks to its rich history, Namdaemun Shopping Center boasts not only an impressive array of items, but items not available elsewhere. For instance, visitors can find all kinds of hard-to-get camera parts and accessories. Local products from across the country are also readily available in Namdaemun Shopping Center.