Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
On the outer section of Namdaemun Market, this stationery and art supplies store is the largest in Korea and spans five floors. You'll also find toys and…
Must-see shopping in South Korea
Gyeongsangnam-do
This multi-level luxury goods department store is a 20-minute walk from the intercity bus terminal. Stop in if you're in the market for a designer handbag…
Jeju-do
Unique designer jewellery, candles, stationery and Seongsan lchulbong–themed souvenirs at this small store.
Gyeonggi-do
One of the largest emporiums in Icheon Ceramic Village with good prices and room to negotiate. Note that the celadon vases are often sold in pairs here.
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Best known for designing the uniforms for South Korea's 2012 Olympic team, this Korean fashion brand has several locations across the city, including this…
Chungcheongnam-do
Buyeo's central market is a good place to buy fresh fruit and yakbap, a sweet sticky rice snack. It's opposite the Buyeo bus terminal.
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
Open daily in time for the departing afternoon ferries (but best on weekends), this line of stalls sells fresh shellfish, seaweed products and local jams…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Chicor carries several high-end makeup brands in one location. Unlike other stores in South Korea, Chicor allows you to try on all its products at large…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
For the art-obsessed, browse the boutique art books and magazines at this tiny unmarked store next door to Millimetre Milligram.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
A clothing shop in Apgujeong that's not haute couture, this unisex store does affordable and wearable street fashion by mostly K-designers.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
One for lovers of classical music, this art nouveau–styled CD and DVD shop has an attached cafe where you can sip a free coffee.
Daegu
This is the heart of Daegu’s shopping district, with clothing and fashion outlets and boutiques, bustling day and night.
Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul
The multistorey Dongdaemun Shopping Complex has a staggering range of fabrics and trimmings of every conceivable kind.
Gyeonggi-do
Expansive mall with multiple shops selling major international brands. There's also a cinema and several restaurants.
Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul
Join fashion bargain-hunters as they trawl through 11 floors of clothing, cosmetics and accessories.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
The men's store of this multibrand boutique features mainly international designer brands.
Chungcheongnam-do
The country's leading ginseng market is surprising low-tech and wonderfully aromatic. Heaps of fresh ginseng are on display in plastic trays and open…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Retail behemoth Lotte spreads its tentacles across four buildings: the main department store, Lotte Young Plaza, Lotte Avenue and a duty-free shop. Also…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
One of the more upscale gents' shirt-makers to be found in and around Itaewon-ro. Made-to-measure cotton shirts start from ₩41,000, with two-piece…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
This under-utilised shopping and eating complex runs along a canal at Central Park's north-west corner.
Daejeon
Daejeon's biggest traditional market has porridge and pancake vendors, piles of kimchi and chicken feet, clothing and household goods.
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Inside Namdaemun Market, look for this shiny building with a jaw-dropping amount of fashion jewellery.
Jeonju
Silk scarves coloured with natural dyes and handmade traditional-meets-contemporary clothing from local artisan Han Seowoon.
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
The hub of Deokjeokdo's not-so-thriving social life. Drop in for cold beer, salty snacks and local gossip.
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Always teeming with young shoppers, this high-rise mall is packed with small fashion shops.
Chungcheongnam-do
Gongju's central traditional market is a good place to buy fresh fruit and nuts.
