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Best Markets and Malls

South Korea’s shopping landscape spans centuries of history, from the 15th-century Namdaemun Market to massive modern complexes like Seoul’s Times Square. This selection highlights historic hubs like Gwangjang Market, famous for its 110-year textile heritage, and Daegu’s Seomun Market, a major Joseon-era trading post. Modern retail is represented by luxury department stores like Lotte and Hyundai, alongside multi-purpose destinations such as Lotte World and Busan’s Gukje Market, offering a mix of traditional goods and international brands.

Best Markets and Malls – Karta

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Gwangjang Market

Historic traditional market known for its food street, textiles, and local products. It provides an authentic glimpse into cultural heritage and market life over 110 years old.

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Namdaemun Market

This market, one of the biggest ones in the city, has a long tradition since its existence dates back to the 15th century.

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Dongdaemun Shopping Complex

This market is a must visit for all the shopaholics. Its existence dates back to the beginning of the 20th century.

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Lotte World

This huge complex consists of two parts - Adventure, the largest indoor theme park in the world, and Magic Island, an outdoor amusement…

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Lotte Department Store

The large shopping mall with 13 floors belongs to the famous Korean retail company Lotte Department Stores.

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Times Square

Times Square is a shopping mall in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of Seoul's largest shopping malls, featuring the CGV Starium, the world's…

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Gukje market

Gukje Market or Nampodong International Market is a market in Sinchang-dong, Jung District, Busan, South Korea.

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Lotte Mall

Lotte Department Store is a Korean retail company established in 1979, and headquartered in Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

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Hyundai Department Store

Hyundai Department Store is a major department store chain in South Korea. Its parent company is the Hyundai Department Store Group.

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Shinsegae

A major retail hub in Gwangju's U-Square complex, integrating a luxury department store with an E-Mart supermarket.

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Seomun Market

One of the three major markets of the Joseon Dynasty, this Daegu landmark specializes in textiles, sewing supplies, and local street food.

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Seogwipomaeil-ollesijang

The largest traditional market in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, featuring a retractable roof and local specialties like Hallabong citrus and black pork.

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