A pedestrian walks past a shoe store in the shopping district of Myeong-dong in central Seoul on April 1.
Shinsegae Department Store completed its biggest renovation in 12 years with a strategy of targeting ultra-luxury brands and a more sophisticated aesthetic.
From K-pop collaborations to dazzling displays, Shinsegae Department Store has a grand vision for Myeong-dong as part of the district office's vision for the "next New York Times Square."
A store in the popular shopping area of Myeong-dong in Jung District, central Seoul, announces its closure on Dec. 29.
Pedestrians crowd the streets in Myeong-dong in central Seoul on Dec. 25, marking Christmas Day, a national holiday in Korea. The Myeong-dong area with hundreds of shopping venues and eateries is a tourist hotspot.
People stand in line at a currency exchange shop in the Myeong-dong area of Jung District, central Seoul, on Dec. 24.
Everland hosts a Christmas parade in the Myeong-dong neighborhood of Jung District, central Seoul, on Monday morning.
A Luggage Less branch in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, on Wednesday prepares for its grand opening on Thursday.
In October, the prices of jjajangmyeon and kalguksu rose by 1.05% and 0.82%, respectively, according to a survey by the Korea Consumer Agency.
Seoul will use mystery shoppers to intensify its crack down on merchants ripping off tourists in Myeong-dong, one of the nation's most popular shopping spots.
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