Dongdaemun Market

Seoul

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Dongdaemun Market

Not far from Namdaemun is Dongdaemun, another bustling market area where once again just about anything can be found. Dongdaemun is made up of some traditional-style market stalls, wholesale outlets and various shopping centers selling mainly Korean and international fashion.

Shopping

Seoul is absolutely the place to be for shopping devotees - from street markets to high-end shopping malls, the Korean capital has it all. Some of the most popular shopping areas are Myeongdong, Itaewon, and Insadong - each with its own distinctive character. Seoul is a metropolis filled with shopping opportunities at every turn. Markets worth a stop include Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, the Gyeongdong Oriental Medicine Market selling all sorts of traditional miracle cures (Chegidong Station) and Noryangjin Fish Market, even if only to watch the traders in action (line 1, Noryangjin Station).