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Myeong-dong

Myeong-dong

명동 · Seoul · Neighbourhoods & streets

Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two main streets meet in the center of the block with one beginning from Myeong-dong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) and the other from Lotte Department Store at Euljiro. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories. Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong. In addition, several major department stores have branches here, including Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza. The department stores carry many premium labels and other fashionable goods at reasonable prices. · · Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in dongaseu (pork cutlet) and kalguksu (noodle soup). Other businesses in the area include hair salons, banks and theaters.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionSeoul
Address66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center (명동관광정보센터)
right next door

Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center

Cocory Color Research Institute - Myeongdong Branch (코코리색채연구소(명동점))
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Cocory Color Research Institute - Myeongdong Branch (코코리색채연구소(명동점))

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)
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Myeongdong Cathedral

Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))
500 m walk

Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))

HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
500 m walk

HiKR Ground

Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
500 m walk

Bosingak Belfry

NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall (북한인권전시실)
600 m walk

NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street (종로3가 포장마차 거리)
600 m walk

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street