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Myeongdong 명동

Seoul's busiest shopping and street-food district, packed with cosmetics shops, fashion stores, and food stalls from morning to late night.

Region	Seoul, Jung-gu
Nearest station	Myeongdong Station (Line 4), Exit 6
How to get there	Take subway Line 4 to Myeongdong Station and use Exit 6 to step straight onto the main shopping street.
Admission	Free
Hours	Check on site
Time needed	2-4 hours

Tips

Bring cash or a card — most shops take cards, but some small street stalls are cash-only.
Ask for a tax refund at the shop when you spend over the refund threshold, and keep your passport with you.
The main street gets extremely crowded after 18:00; shop in the late morning for more space.
Try the street food early in your trip — the egg bread and cheese hotteok stalls are local favourites.

Source: Visit Korea / official site · Last checked 2026-11-06