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New Year's crowd

People throng a street in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, on New Year's Eve on Sunday.

2023-12-31

Hana Bank, Myeong-dong merchants assist Seoul soup kitchen

Hana Bank along with the Myeong-dong Merchants Association gave donations to a Catholic Church-run soup kitchen in Myeong-dong on Friday as part of their cooperative project to revitalize the commercial district and aid small business owners.

2023-12-18

Korea-Vatican ties turn 60

A Catholic mass celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Korea at Myeongdong Cathedral in Jung District, central Seoul, on Monday.

2023-12-11

Real-time translation kiosk begins service at Myeong-dong Station

Seoul Metro implemented a real-time multilingual communication system at Myeong-dong Station on Line 4, facilitating simultaneous conversations between foreign tourists and subway station personnel in their native languages.

2023-12-04

[NEWS IN FOCUS] The reshaping of Korean retail: global brands expand offline through flagship, pop-up stores

Retail in Korea is evolving as global brands rebuild their offline presence through flagship and pop-up stores, attracting customers back after the pandemic.

2023-11-21

Foreigner-friendly Olive Young opens in Seoul

The renovated Olive Young 'Myeong-dong Town' branch draws tourists with its trendy K-beauty products, expanding its customer base to a global audience.

2023-11-01

Lotte Duty Free shifts focus after surprise Incheon Airport exit

Lotte Duty Free, Korea's largest duty-free operator, is shifting its focus toward downtown and online duty-free shops following its surprising exit from Incheon International Airport back in July.

2023-10-20

Designer Teo Yang stresses necessity of crafts in the 21st century

There’s nothing like seeing a craft and admiring its aesthetics. The curves of flower pots, or maybe the quirky shapes of a chair are enough reason to respect craftspeople’s dedication and creativity. The uniqueness of crafts is that they go a...

2023-04-14

Myeongdong, Seoul's shopping hub, is back and better than ever

Myeongdong is showing signs of revival with the easing of pandemic restrictions.

2023-03-20

Shop 'til you drop

Japanese tourists pose for a photo on the streets of Myeong-dong, central Seoul, on Wednesday. Myeong-dong is one of Korea's most popular tourist attractions for shopping and tourists are returning in droves now that most Covid restrictions have...

2023-02-08