Please help! Preparing to travel to Korea, where can I buy on on, ENC and other Korean branded clothing in Seoul?

Seoul has a well-developed commercial scene, with a variety of shopping venues ranging from traditional old-fashioned markets to modern department stores and duty-free stores that can satisfy virtually any need of a wide variety of travelers; and it's easy and fast to order goods in Korea.

Old Fashioned Market

Introduction: Old Fashioned Markets are markets that have retained the look of traditional Korean markets. Instead of being housed in a modern building, they are usually set up in a short 1-story building or in a cart and sell their wares.

Recommendation: When you come to this kind of market, you can not only enjoy shopping, but also eat all kinds of snacks at your leisure, which makes it a fun place to stroll around.

Reminder: This market usually does not accept foreign currency, so it is best to prepare won beforehand.

Recommended places: Namdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Market, Insadong, Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Gyeongdong Yakin Market

Department stores

Introduction: Department stores in Korea are located in downtowns with the highest consumer spending in the country, and naturally, goods are expensive. However, there is usually an affordable sale held every season. During the sale, you can easily buy things you would normally want to buy but can't afford because of the high prices.

Warning: Department stores are crowded with Koreans during the sale.

Recommended places: Ap Ojeong-dong

Myeong-dong, Mungyeong-dong Discount Street

Itaewon

Duty-free shops

Introduction: In Seoul, duty-free goods are usually sold at first-class big hotels and independent duty-free stores downtown. There are also specialized duty-free stores selling diamonds and jewelry, etc., as well as a Korea Tourism Organization duty-free store at the airport where you can purchase goods directly.

Recommendation: The most economical way to shop.

Reminder: Duty-free stores have a "no-price" system, but you can use credit cards, cash and traveler's checks to make purchases at will.

Ordering goods

Ordering goods in Seoul is easy. For example, you can order a set of hanbok, a short coat or a long skirt at the Hanbok store in Dongdaemun Market for 150,000 to 250,000 won for the fabric and 60,000 won for the craftsmanship. Leather jackets and skirts can be customized at Itaewon, where you can choose the leather you want and have it made to your liking. Customized leather boots and shoes can also be made in any style. Silk shirts can be made to order for about 30,000 to 100,000 won, including fabric.

The finished product usually takes two to seven days to complete, but this varies slightly by store and depends on the traveler's schedule in Korea. In Myeongdong, you can also order custom-made accessories and men's suits, which are inexpensive but well-made. A favorite gift in Korea is a seal made of wood or stone, and if it is engraved in Korean, it can be used as a souvenir of your visit to Korea.

Shopping district

Yeoju Boutique Outlet

Address: 460 Sangju-ri, Yeoju-eup, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Boutique Outlet is Korea's first original outlet center for brand names, and the store sells a wide range of the world's top brands as well as Korea's domestic high-end brands, ushering in a new era in the retail industry. Visitors can not only enjoy the unique scenery of Korea, but also the fun of shopping. 8,000-square-meter-sized building with a streamlined design *** More than 140 designer brand companies are located in the building, which sells at discounted prices ranging from 85% to 30% off throughout the year.

When you come to Yeoju Boutique Outlet, you don't have to spend too much money to have your favorite brand-name goods for yourself. Not only do you stay here with world famous brands such as Armani, Gucci, Burberry, D&G and Ferragamo, but also Korean high-end brands such as KUHO and HAZZYS, and there is a concentration of Royal

Albert, Royal Copenhagen and Se

Creuset and other living kitchenware and brands. There is also a concentration of international brand-name cosmetics, which can be purchased even cheaper than duty-free stores. Not only can the whole family enjoy shopping for clothes, electrical appliances and kitchenware, but you can also pick up practical gifts for friends and family.

The Yeoju Boutique Outlet has a 550-seat food court and four fine-dining restaurants and cafes (Sanjaya, IL Shipriani, Union Square and Starbucks). There is also a Yeoju Tourism Desk to introduce store brands to visitors, lend baby strollers and wheelchairs, receive VIP customers and lockers, and a service center at the entrance to the central plaza.

Mario Discount Mall

Address: 22 Fashion Dundee-ro (60-22 Galsan-dong), Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

Transportation: Exit 4 of Galsan Cyber Dundee Station on Subway Line 1 and 7

Mario Discount Mall, famous as a setting for the drama 'Winter Sonata,' consists of three buildings, Hall 1, Hall 2, and Hall 3,

with Burberry, dolce and Gabby, and a selection of fashion brands. p>There are more than 300 domestic and overseas brands such as Burberry, dior, Arman, Dolce & Gabbana, Swatch, etc. in the mall. There will also be a big sale during the anniversary celebration in July every year, and special offers will be held during specific periods such as the opening of new brands, Chinese New Year, the end of the year, and Children's Day (5/5). There are also shopping customer dining discounts, timed discounts, specific discounts and specific types of discounts that bring bargains to customers.

Open Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10:30AM~pm21:00PM; Fri-Sun: 10:30AM~21:30PM

Munjeong-dong Designer Discount Shopping Street

Address: Munjeong-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Transportation: Exit 1 of Munjeong Station (Line 8)

Munjeong-dong Designer Discount Shopping Street (Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street) is located near Jamsil in the downtown part of Seoul and is close to the subway Munjeong Station, making it easy to get there without driving. Compared to other discount outlets, it has more space and a large number of discount stores of famous brands, which are most famous for specializing in sports and leisure brands such as Polo, Bean

Pole, Levi's, Nike, Adidas, Puma, etc. The store is also known as a place where you can find a wide range of goods with discounts of 20~80%. Most of the goods are sold at discounted prices of 20~80%, and there are many styles that were popular a few years ago. Out-of-season Nike brand items are usually discounted by 40 percent, with items ranging from apparel and sneakers to hats.

Especially during the spring and fall seasons in May and September, more deals than usual are offered. The Bunjung-ro Designer Discount Shopping Street is lined with specialty stores offering everything from youth clothing to domestic and international brand-name goods, as well as a large shopping complex. However, there is no return service, so it's best to think carefully before making a purchase.

Opening hours: 10:00AM to 21:30PM daily

Paju Designer Outlet Mall

Address: 1790-8 Fahyung-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju City

Transportation: Subway Line 2, Hapjeong Station Exit No. 2, Bus No. 200 and 2200

Learning from the success of the Yeoju Designer Outlet Mall, it is now a major shopping complex that will be opened in 2011, following the success of its predecessor, Yeoju. Learning from the success of Yeoju, Paju Discount Mall, which opened on March 18, 2011, is a much larger mall with more than 160 brands. Compared to Yeoju, Paju has an advantage in youth fashion with a wide range of popular brands such as Nike, GAP, TOMMY

HILFIGER, BEAN POLE, ADIDAS, COACH, GUCCI, Marc

Jacobs, MaxMara and many others. Like Yeoju, it sells at a discount of 25%-65% every day of the year for 360 days, while clothing and footwear at the Adidas outlet at the entrance are now sold at a discount of 60~80%

. Clothing like the ALMANI brand is mostly sold at half price, and T-shirts priced at 20,000 won are plentiful.

In addition to clothing outlets, there are 12 outlets selling brand-name kitchenware like Le

Creuset and Tefal, and a LEGO outlet for kids. Discounts for each brand are posted online, and you can also get a discount on your purchases by printing a VIP coupon from the Internet, so be sure to print it from the homepage before you visit.

Itaewon

Itaewon is also known as the City of Nations. This place is different from other places in Korea in that it has many unique goods and an unusually large number of foreigners. The goods are characterized by leather goods, jewelry, sporting goods, souvenirs and local products.

Itaewon's leather goods are trusted by customers from all over the world in terms of price and quality. For example, shoes can be purchased as a finished product, and the store also accepts orders for shoes of your own design.

If you buy a lot of fur products, remember to shop at Itaewon from April to August as you can get 50 to 60 percent discounts!

Myungdong

Address: Between Myungdong Station on Subway Line 4 and Euljiro, Lotte Department Store

Transportation: Take Seoul Subway Line 2, get off at Euljiro Entrance Station, and exit at Exit 5

Myungdong Street refers to the street that runs for about 1 kilometer from Myungdong Station on Subway Line 4 to Euljiro, Lotte Department Store. Here, a variety of brand specialty stores, department stores, and bonded stores are densely packed together. It is known as the center of fashion trends, where you can buy a variety of clothes, shoes, hats, accessories, etc. that are leading the fashion trends. Unlike Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, it is characterized by a concentration of high-quality brand-name products.

The department stores here include Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, and shopping centers such as U2Zone Mall, Myeongdong Milio Mall, and AbaTar Mall on Myeongdong Street. While department stores are mainly for high-end goods, you can buy trendy goods at low prices at bonded shopping centers such as the Milio Shopping Mansion and AbaTar Shopping Mansion. There are also a variety of brand name stores clustered along Central Avenue and the hutongs on either side.

In Myeong-dong, there is a lot to eat and do besides shopping. In terms of food, there are western restaurants, fast food restaurants, and a variety of Korean, western, and Japanese restaurants, among which Myeongdong fried pork cutlet and knife cut noodles are the most famous, so you may want to try them. In addition, Myeong-dong also has beauty stores, banks, theaters, and other facilities for the convenience of visitors. A must-see in Myeong-dong is the Myeong-dong Sanctuary. This is the earliest Catholic church in Korea, and the pure Gothic architecture is ancient. At the back of the church, there are places for people to take a break from the hassle of the city, where tourists can ease the fatigue of traveling.

Dongdaemun

Transportation: Get off at Dongdaemun Station on Subway Lines 1,

4

Korea's Dongdaemun Market is known for its large number of late-night shoppers. Vehicles of wholesale retailers pouring in from all over the country every night become a major sight here. From the moment the lights go on, shoppers gather in large numbers, creating a crowded, shoulder-to-shoulder scene.

Not long ago, a friend of mine came to Korea on a business trip and went to Dongdaemun for shopping after finishing his business at night. Midnight 1 o'clock, I drove to pick him up, but the market near the road traffic congestion beyond my expectations, usually 5 minutes of the road, a full 40 minutes. Only to see the market lights everywhere, people bustling, the traffic is the road into a mobile parking lot. Looking out of the car window, most of the young people who come here to shop at midnight are young people, both local Koreans and foreign tourists, with English, Japanese and Chinese ...... mixed together in a lively manner.

Namdaemun

Namdaemun Market, located in Jung-gu, Seoul, is the largest comprehensive market in South Korea, dealing with a wide range of goods such as clothing, children's clothing, daily groceries, kitchenware and other products, including Korean souvenirs as well as imported goods. Namdaemun Market offers a wide variety of goods at low prices, including clothing, children's clothing, kitchenware, and general merchandise, and many of the stores sell directly from the manufacturers, making the prices even lower. Foreigners who come to Namdaemun Market have different preferences depending on their countries. Japanese people like to buy seaweed, kimchi, ginseng, etc., Chinese people like to buy clothes and sundries, and Europeans like the atmosphere of a traditional old market. Stores open and close at different times, so plan your schedule before you go shopping.

Namdaemun Market is crowded with a variety of indoor stores, roadside stalls, backpackers and many tourists. People generally think that Namdaemun Market is the section starting from the entrance in the direction of Namdaemun and ending at the Shinsegae Department Store, but in fact it is only a part of the roadside stalls. To recognize the real Namdaemun, you should look at it in pieces. Namdaemun is divided into Ben-dong, C-dong, and D-dong commercial buildings with roadside stalls clustered in between. Therefore, it is better to have a rough idea of the topography of Namdaemun through a map first and then go shopping. Strolling through the street stalls is a fun part of visiting a traditional market, and it's fun to just look around without buying anything. Roadside stalls are usually open from

10:00-17:00.

Seoul Specialties

Ginseng Tea

Ginseng is a perennial herb whose roots and leaves can be used as a medicine, and this medicine is a traditional Chinese tonic. Ginseng tea is made from the fresh leaves of ginseng cultivated artificially, according to the method of making green tea, after killing, kneading, drying and other processes and made of roasted green type health care tea bags. It is suitable for middle-aged and old people to drink. This product is yellow-white granules and powder; gas slightly fragrant, taste slightly bitter, sweet. It is used to replenish vital energy, promote the production of body fluid and quench thirst, replenish the spleen and benefit the lungs. It is used for those who are tired and weak due to physical weakness, loss of appetite, palpitation and shortness of breath, insomnia and forgetfulness, which are evidence of qi deficiency.

Korean clothes

If you like the culture of a certain country, you must want to bring back a set of national costumes! Just as you might buy a kimono when you visit Japan, hanbok has become a popular tourist specialty. Buying your own fabric and customizing a kimono is the most personal and economical way to go.

The essence of the charm of hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, lies in the "line," the three-dimensional curves that express the elegance and femininity of hanbok. Hanbok is cut in a straight line, and when it is finished, it appears as a flat pattern, and the top, skirt, and pants of Hanbok are all cut in the same way. However, the moment the Hanbok is put on, the beauty of its three-dimensional lines is immediately apparent.

Shopping: Insadong

Korean cosmeticsKorean cosmetics have gained popularity in recent years through the endorsement of Korean drama star Song Hye-kyo, and their concept of whiteness and health has y catered to the needs of domestic women who love beauty. What's more, Korean cosmetics are inexpensive and diverse compared to big brands from Europe, America and Japan.

Folk crafts

With the popularity of ancient Korean dramas such as "Dae Jang Geum" and "Ichiban" in China, more and more people are interested in Korean culture. If you pick up a few ethnic crafts with Korean characteristics for your relatives and friends while going to Korea, it will surely be a popular gift, right?

Shopping Place: Traditional Culture Street, Seoul, Korea

Beauty products

Korean beauty has long been a long-lasting trend in Asia, and Seoul has a wide range of beauty products and cosmetics, so take your time and you'll be able to find the one that's right for you.

Shopping place: Myeongdong

Korean utensils

Korean utensils are made of celadon, white porcelain and powdered green sandstone in a variety of styles, colors and textures, and in addition to household items, there are many decorative art utensils available. There are many types of vessels for general household use and for traditional palaces. Lacquerware, woodware, and glassware are all available at low prices. Shopping: Department stores, Namdaemun Market, specialty stores for dishes, and Iseo Pottery Village.