The capital of South Korea is an attractive place to spend the money earned, because a considerable number of boutiques and shops are concentrated here, as well as trade festivals and sales seasons are regularly held. Alternatively, travelers should check out outlets such as Seoul's flea markets.
Hwanghakdong Flea Market
Every day in the Insadong district from 09:00 to 19:00 you can become the owner of teapots, various coins, bronze statuettes, sculptures of human height, suitcases, irons, records, compasses, second-hand clothes, old cameras, musical instruments, flashlights, paintings, skis, tennis rackets, golf clubs, bicycles of varying degrees of serviceability, plates with various inscriptions. And all who are hungry here will be invited to satisfy their hunger with dishes of Korean and other cuisines of the world.
Changganpyeong Antique Market
Here they sell oil lamps, calligraphy samples, openwork furniture (wood), terracotta figurines, earthenware, jugs, snow-white porcelain from the Joseon dynasty, rice cookie cutters, plates and other items that can be useful in household use at affordable prices …
Opening day in the vicinity of Hongik University
At the opening day, held on Saturdays from 13:00 to 18:00, everyone will be able to purchase unique handmade works in the form of clothes, accessories, paintings, everyday items, dolls made by young designers, graduates of art universities and ordinary amateurs.
Seocho Market
Visitors to Seoul can visit another flea market located in Seochho (exit 8 of Yangje Station, Subway Line 3). There, every Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, they will be able to acquire bags, books, clothes, kitchen utensils, all kinds of handicrafts (in this market you can both sell and exchange household items).
Shopping in Seoul
Visitors to the capital of South Korea will be able to buy unique Korean souvenirs while walking around the Insadong district, where many souvenir and antique shops are concentrated (after shopping, you should look into a tea house or cafe).
Shopaholics will find many shops in the Myeongdong area (check out the Shinsegae department store and the Migliore mall) - discount season starts here in June (due to the festival held in this part of Seoul). Expensive and trendy shops selling well-known brands can be found in the Apgujeong shopping area.
Porcelain, lacquerware decorated with mother-of-pearl (powder boxes, boxes, etc.), embroidery, Korean electronics, traditional Korean hanbok costume should be taken away from Seoul.
