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Dongdaemun (Great East Gate)   Seoul

Dongdaemun (Great East Gate), Seoul

 26 Reviews  There are slight differences between Migliore and Doota Mall. Items in Migliore are cheaper and you can bargain. There’s no tax applied in credit card payments in Migliore. But usually, if you wish... 

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Myeongdong   Seoul

Myeongdong, Seoul

 24 Reviews  Myungdong is a selection of shops, like Zara, UniQlo, Forever21, ABC Mart etc, and market stalls, who are happy to haggle over prices. It's very busy because it's so popular and cheap...the Japanese... 

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Electronics   Seoul

Electronics, Seoul

 11 Reviews  Well after spending 10 days in Seoul last week on business I was excited to visit the worlds largest electronic market which has been advertised as having the largest selection and best prices. I have... 

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Namdaemun (Great South Gate)   Seoul

Namdaemun (Great South Gate), Seoul

 26 Reviews  Namdaemun area is famous for budget shopping. You can find everything you need in several streets and alleys. Prices are reasonable, but there is still some room for bargain. You can spend hours in... 

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Itaewon   Seoul

Itaewon, Seoul

 15 Reviews  IItaewon is Special Tourism Shoping Zone of Seoul. this street or area real history was public B&B or guesthouses area of Joseon Dynasty. at present, Itaewon discrict is most attraction shoping place... 

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COEX Mall   Seoul

COEX Mall, Seoul

 10 Reviews  COEX is the typical mall where you will find everything. There are different specialty stores offering clothes for both female and males, children and adults. There's a huge bookstore, Bundi and Lund,... 

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Other Shopping Info   Seoul

Other Shopping Info, Seoul

 28 Reviews  Now I got the inspiration to include this tip over here after Teacher_at_Loss asked me where to buy cheese in Seoul. Here's the weblink for a place where expats can buy all kinds of Western stuff and... 

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Insadong   Seoul

Insadong, Seoul

 17 Reviews  Insadong is composed of one 800 meter main street intersected with small alleys lined with numerous shops and galleries, both tiny and spacious: antique shops, Korean stationery stores, frame shops,... 

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Ewha Women's University (E-dae) Area   Seoul

Ewha Women's University (E-dae) Area, Seoul

 7 Reviews  I really enjoyed shopping in this area. There were lots of things to choose from, from clothes to beauty products to gift items. There were even cheap contact lens solution and beauty needs. There are... 

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Jongno Tower/Millenium Plaza   Seoul

Jongno Tower/Millenium Plaza, Seoul

 1 Review  Ok, besides being the coolest building ever, Jongno Tower is also a great place to eat and shop. The tower is home to many restaurants, and shops and has an underground shopping area called Milenium... 

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Incheon Pottery Village   Seoul

Incheon Pottery Village, Seoul

 1 Review  If you like pottery then Korea will be a mini paradise for you. Besides celadon there is also white and blue/green porcelain. Korean techniques have had great influence on Japanese pottery. Incheon... 

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Antiques   Seoul

Antiques, Seoul

 1 Review  Korean antique furniture, tools, and books are in abundance at the Dapsimni antique stores one street north of Dapsimni Station on Line 5. I went looking for new furniture made in the traditional... 

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Seoul - Dongdaemun

by ant1606

Dongdaemun district, literally "east big gate", is one among several shopping areas, particularly for clothing.Modern multistory buildings have stores carrying any sort of outfit you may look for.As any place in Seoul, space is precious and even the stadium is converted into a parking lot!Department stores are the cleanest and neatest ever seen, altough price level is not different from that of western countries. Do not expect bargains here.Apart from indoor shopping there are lines of street-market style stands selling brand-alike stuff which can be conveniently priced if you have time to search through the merchandise.

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No Returns in the AM

by jburron

It's a Korean (and perhaps Chinese) belief that's it's bad luck for a shopkeeper to get a returned item in the morning. It starts the day off in a negative position--which is bad karma.So, unless you want Koreans to think you're trying to make them feel bad, take returns to stores after noon--the later in the day the better. They will likely take it a lot easier (what's a $2 return when I've made $300 today?) compared to first thing in the morning (I've lost $2 in just the first 5 minutes of opening!).

Electronic market,Seoul

by manil51

The Electronic market is a huge 3 store complex near Seoul railway station. You can find here a very large veriety of cameras ,laptops and computers and the prices are good and negosiable. It's a very interseting place to visit and to see modern Korea.

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Dongdaemun + Namdaemun subway: Shopping in Seoul

by macaronald

in these area's are a lot of stores located in and above the subway stations. the number of stores seems unlimited, and you can buy practically anything at very low rates. if you're looking for some clothes or souvenirs, there is always a store in a range of 20 feet near you. don't miss the antiques stores and Hanbok costumes, that are also available there. Hanbok costumes, paper fans, hourglasses, sunglasses, clothes, costumes almost 50% of usual European rates.

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Specs are Cheaper in Korea: Get Yer Glasses Here!

by jburron

Maybe it's the incredibly intense competition that's just a part of Korea...but getting glasses (presecriptions, specifically) is cheaper than in the West (Canada, specifically). I broke a lens and got it replaced for about 30% of what I was charged in Canada--and mine is not a simple prescription. Also, you can play the shops off one another. One said I had to get both lenses done, then the next said that was not so: so the second one got my business.There are chains as well as many, many independent lens shops. Can't wait to go back and get a new pair!

Translations of Labels You'll See While Shopping: Korean Labels

by jburron

When I first got to Korea I wanted to do some shopping, but how do you know if they're selling you angora or polyester? Read the label!Angora = 앙고라 (ang-go-ra)Polyester = 폴리에스테르 (pol-li-ay-seu-tai-reu)Cotton = 면 (myeon)Wool = 울 (woo-l) or 양모 (yang-mo)Acrylic = 아크릴 (a-keu-leel)Rayon = 레이온 (ray-i-on)Cashmere = 캐시미어 (kay-shi-mee-eo)Silk = 명주 (myeong joo)Nylon = 나일론 (na-il-lon)Linen = 리넨 (li-nayn)Acetate = 아세테이트 (a-say-tay-ee-teu)Ok, so many of them sound similar in both languages, but it's good to know how Korean listen for words (acrylic may sound very different from a-keu-leel for some salespeople) and this way you can check the labels too!

Korean Clothing Sizes

by jburron

Korean clothing sizes are a little different to what you may be used to. They have a different system from other places (from what I've seen). In Canada I'm a 16-16.5 neck (which is a large) but in Korea I need to get XXL, which shows as a 17-17.5 inch neck sometimes and the locals call it 110 (which is 42.9 centimeters, likely the chest size, not neck!). I go to a guy at Namdaemoon and clean out his 110/XXLs every once in a while. Pants are also odd. I buy 38 inch waist ones in Seoul even though I fit a 35 here (yes, even inches are different in Korea). Best bet, try things on (even on the street!) and make sure it fits before you walk away (some merchants may not be there the next day).

Shinjang Shopping Mall: Unknown to the average tourist

by olddude

A not-so-large shopping area off the beaten path filled with bargains and popular with US military shoppers and Koreans in the know. This mall is a great place to get awesome custom tailored clothing and shoes at Wal-Mart prices. Also a good place to get cuban Cigars Men's Worsted-Wool tailored 2-piece $160.00Ostrich boots $200Ski Outfit $150

Jusr Perouse the Street.: Antiquuities Central : Insadong.

by Hmmmm

Insadong and the surrounding area were the residences of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) officials, extended royal families, and the yangban-aristocratic class. The antique art shops that were established here during the Japanese Colonial Period carried everyday items of the privileged class as these items became antiques in the face of modernity.Since then, Insadong has been home to dozens of art galleries and antique shops. Insadong's narrow alleys branch out into all directions from one main street. To explore the interesting places on these side alleys, it would be helpful to get a map of Insadong at one of three Tourism Information Centers that are located at the center and the two ends of the main street. Insadong houses an amazing 41% of Korea's antique shops. These shops display and sell quality antiques such as old paintings, ceramics, woodenware, metalware, old furniture and many...

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Seoul has soooooo many places to shop.: Seoul a Shoppers Paradise.

by Hmmmm

If you are coming here to go shopping, why don't you decide first what you'd like to buy, and in doing so you'd be making your shopping task much easier. i have been here for 3 years, and I am just beginning to know where to buy certain things. Shopping in Seoul is almost a 'Horses for Courses' sort of situation. If you want item A you should go to Area 1 and if you want Item D you should go to area 4 because its the best place to buy Item D. Do you get my meaning? Okay Clothes: Well Cheap fashionable clothes shop in Tongdaemun, or Namdaemun. Although Tongdaemun is your best bet.For Trendy Clothes, a little off beat, especially for women, Shop in Idae (Ewha Women's University Area). For men's clothes Try Tongdaemun and also some of the smaller stores in the Suburbs like Boss which have good quality clothes that don't have the inner city pricetag. Also Itaewon is good.Casual Clothes and...

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