Apkujong-dong

Taking Subway Line 3 to Apkujong Station, as you emerge from underground you will find yourself in the center of Apkujong-dong the social and fashion center for the new generation of Seoulites.
North of the station is a deluxe apartment complex, while to the south is the area aptly nicknamed Rodeo Drive.
The area is lined with deluxe department stores like the Galleria, cafe, up-market restautants and high-fashion boutiques.

  • Location ;Apkujong-dong Kangnam-ku, Seoul
  • Business hours : 10:00 A.M. - 10:00P.M


Take Subway Line 3 to Apkujong Station

82-2-776-6178


It'aewon Bonded Clothing Shopping

  It'aewon bonded clothing shops are located along the over 1km-long street and connecting alleys from the Holiday It'aewon Hotel to the It'aewon Intersection.
It is the most conspicuous bonded shopping street in Seoul. So many signboards are written in foreign languages that the street gives visitors the impression that they are not on Korean soil.
The shops here originally opened to cater to G.I.s of the U.S. 8th Army and developed into the present level as the area became increasingly known to foreign tourists. Visitors can find a wide variety of bags, shoes, accessories, and other miscellaneous items.
Clothing sold here ranges from casual wear, such as T-shirts, jackets, and jumpers, to expensive products made of silk, leathers, and ski outfits.

  • Address : 128-7 It'aewon-dong Yongsan-gu, Seoul
  • Further Information : It'aewon Kukche Shop
  • Tel. : 82-2-797-7319
  • Specialities : Clothing, miscellaneous items


Subway
Get off the No. 4 Line Subway at Sukmyong Women's University Station, take a bus for It'aewon, and get off at Haebangch'on Ipku(Entrance) or It'aewon. If you drive your car, enter It'aewonno Road at the Samgakchi Ipku.

No parking lot is avaliable.

Leather wear

There are around 200 shops which specialize in leather wear. They are supplied the leather wear by the leather wear market in Ch'onggyech'on or contracted factories.

Women's Clothing

"Picasso jackets" (jackets printed with Picasso's paintings) and "scarf jackets" (jackets printed with designs commonly used for scarfs) are characteristic clothes found only here. They are priced at about 20,000 won each.
Sky Outfits: Colorful ski outfits are sold throughout the year.






Myongdong Shopping District

Location : Myong-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul

  Myong-dong, situated in the heart of Seoul, is the fashion center of Korea. Many exclusive fashion salons and boutiques line the narrow streets. Many shoe stores offer a wide variety of the latest styles.
Cheil Department Store, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, a Chinese school, the Central Post Office, Seoul Royal Hotel and Savoy Hotel are also located here.
Large department stores such as Shinsegye, Midop'a and Lotte and deluxe hotels such as Choson and Lotte are located within walking distance.

Myong-dong is the fashion center of Korea. Most major department stores in Seoul are located there and the many small shops offer all the latest fashions including Korean and foreign made clothes, shoes, accessories, and cosmetics from world famous designers. One millon people a day flock into Myong-dong's 330,000 sq.m. area. The district is always bustling , and so crowed with cafes, restaurants, and discotheques that it is as much an entertainment center as it is a shopping area.
It is within easy walking distance of most major downtown hotels.


DivisionFrom ToDuration Remarks
City expressSeoul Sta. Myong-dong 10 mins. No. 85-2
bus Chongno 1-ga " 15 mins. No. 52

Subway
Myong-dong  Line 4
Ulchi-ipku  Line 2

Nearby tourist spots : Myongdong Catholic Church, Namdaemun Market


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Yangp'yong Sutpul Twaeji Kalbi
Hangukchip
Somunhoegwan
Yukmijip
Komsotchip
Ojangdong Hungnamjip
Namp'o Myonok
Komgukshijip
Changan Samgyet'ang
Haenyodo
Omakchip
Shinjong
Yonjong
Wonjin
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82-2-279-1777, 3261
82-2-778-6259
82-2-755-0897, 4645
82-2-773-4402
82-2-756-4094
82-2-266-0735
82-2-777-2269
82-2-756-3249, 3250
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82-2-273-7879
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82-2-776-1464
82-2-775-4918~9
82-2-266-5900






Taehangno (University Street)

Location : Street between Hyehwa-dong Rotary and Ihwa-dong intersection, Chongno-gu, Seoul

Taehangno is lined with cafes, art galleries, a meeting plaza and other places where the young gather and have fun.
The Korean Culture & Art Foundation, the Art Center and the Munye Theater located here enhance the image of the street as a place of culture and art.
Many dance, drama and folk music performances are held here.


Division From To DurationRemarks
City bus Sejong Cultural Center
Chongno 1-ga
Chongno 1-ga
Chongno 2-ga
Ihwa-dong
Ihwa-dong
Ihwa-dong
Ihwa-dong
20 mins.
10 mins.
10 mins.
10 mins.
No. 20
No. 25
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Subway  Hyehwa Line 4


Cultural properties
Main Building of former Seoul University(Historic Site No. 278)

Folk festivals & events : many events are held on Saturdays and Sundays

Nearby tourist spots
Marronnier Park, Ihwajang (the memorial of Syngman Rhee, first president of Korea),
Ch'anggyonggung Palace, Chongmyo Royal Shrine, Tongdaemun (East Gate)

  Ch'ongsokkol   82-2-735-5892

Chongno-gu Office : Tel.82-2-734-5129



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