📍 Myeongdong Shopping Street
Seoul · Jung-gu · Shopping
명동 쇼핑
Seoul’s best-known shopping district for Korean cosmetics and skin care, fashion and department stores.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Most shops open late morning and close about 22:00. Each shop sets its own hours.
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Check the official page.
- Area
- Seoul, Jung-gu
- How to get there
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4, Exits 6–8)
- Time needed
- About 2–3 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
Seoul’s best-known shopping district for Korean cosmetics and skin care, fashion and department stores.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: K-beauty shops, with tax-free shopping for visitors
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Bring your passport for tax-free purchases (rules and the minimum spend are set by Korea’s tax-refund scheme).
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Myeongdong Station (Line 4, Exits 6–8).
Nearby attractions
- Myeongdong Market · 0.0 km away
- Myeongdong Nanta Theater · 0.1 km away
- Myeongdong Cathedral · 0.2 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.