Myeongdong is one of the first Seoul neighborhoods many international travelers encounter — and one of the easiest to misunderstand. Yes, it is famous for shopping. But a visit can also include Korean beauty stores, department stores, street food, cafés, restaurants and an easy connection to Namsan and N Seoul Tower. For a first-time visitor, … Read more
Seoul moves quickly. One subway stop can take you from glass office towers and beauty stores to palace walls, hanok rooftops and streets lined with traditional crafts. Insadong sits comfortably between those worlds. Located in historic central Seoul, the neighborhood is known for Korean crafts, galleries, souvenirs, traditional tea houses and small streets that reward … Read more
Walk through a busy shopping district in Seoul today and there is a good chance you will see travelers carrying the same kind of shopping bag: one filled with Korean sunscreen, toner pads, lip products, sheet masks and other beauty finds. For many international visitors, Olive Young has become more than a place to pick … Read more