Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Back in the 1980s there were around 50 eel-leather shops in Itaewon. Now there's just Mr Choe's, which has sold his luxuriously supple handbags, belts,…
Must-see shopping in South Korea
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
One of the best places in Seoul for traditional crafts is the wholesale handicrafts market in the upper floors of Building C and D at Namdaemun Market,…
Gwangju
Brand names such as Vuitton and Dior rub shoulders with an art gallery and basement food court/supermarket here. There’s also a Starbucks, the favourite…
Daegu
This hulking, multistorey complex has more than 4000 stalls in six sections including clothing, silk and street food. Bustling yet orderly, it’s been one…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
With brand-name shopping and three floors of eateries, this giant department store sprawls around the major overground Yongsan station. Check out the…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
In a street famous for its antique stores (which originated when departing US soldiers sold their belongings), Ando is one of the most well known. The…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
War, what is it good for? Military surplus shops might be one answer, and this Aladdin's cave is loaded with genuine army uniforms and equipment, some of…
Seoul
Ecofriendly shoes, bags and other goods, some made from recycled products, are sold at this attractive basement store. Look for the wallets and bags made…
Seoul
Although there's a bigger branch of Object in Hongdae, this one is notable for specialising in products that involve some element of re- or up-cycling,…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Itaewon’s best bookshop sells a wide range of English-language fiction and nonfiction with an interesting section on Korean culture. Also stocks current…
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…
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.
Gyeonggi-do
Expansive mall with multiple shops selling major international brands. There's also a cinema and several restaurants.
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.
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.
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