Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Kyobo's flagship branch sells a wide range of English-language books and magazines (you'll find them on the left from the main entrance), as well as…
Must-see shopping in Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Around 60 different Korean designer shops selling crafts, fashion and homewares are gathered at this slick complex. Spread over several levels, the…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
The Korean Craft and Design Foundation’s gallery showcases some of the finest locally made products, including woodwork, pottery and jewellery. It’s the…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Staff speak English here and can recommend titles published by Seoul Selection as well as a wide range of other publishers' books on Korean culture in…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Lee Ki-Yeon trained as an artist in the late 1970s when she became interested in natural dyeing and traditional Korean fashion. She went on to establish…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
An arty four-storey complex built around a courtyard that's a popular stop for one-off clothing, accessories and household goods as well as a fair amount…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Come here for beautifully designed, casual hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) made from natural fabrics in a variety of soft natural and pastel colours…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
You're likely to find Lim Dong Wook, the designer of these original unisex shirt-button covers, at this, his atelier and showroom. These pieces of…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Exquisite traditional embroidery pieces, including handbags, cushions and pillows, from Kukjae have often been presented as official gifts by Korean…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Tastefully designed, natural glazed pottery for daily and decorative use are artfully displayed on the ground floor of this complex that includes a…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
For consumers of contemporary Korean art and design, these five gallery spaces at the MMCA showcase some of the best of what's on offer, from fashion and…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Selling beautiful traditional-style furniture and decorative pieces for your home, including a variety of lamps with shades made of hanji (handmade paper).
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
A variety of nicely packaged teas grown at the company’s plantations on Jeju-do (Jeju Island) as well as tea-making implements are on offer here. A cafe…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
The black cat Curo is the superstar character in hundreds of costumes and disguises – everything from Darth Vader to Marilyn Monroe – at this creative…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Chang Eung Bong creates and sources exquisite fabrics used for fashion and soft furnishings, including gorgeous quilts, pillows and contemporary spins on…
Nakwon Musical Instruments Arcade
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Want a pink guitar or an orange banjo? Browse the vast variety of musical instruments and equipment of all kinds spread mainly over the 2nd and 3rd floors…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Paint your own design onto a range of plain pottery pieces for a unique souvenir. A cup costs ₩15,000 but you'll either need to be in Seoul for three…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
The attractive sculpture garden behind the Sejong Center is the location of this spring-to-early-autumn, twice-monthly market, where you can buy a wide…
