NAMDAEMUN

Think day-time Pasar Malam, and you’ve got the general gist of what Namdaemun is all about. Food, clothes, household items, flowers, stationery, appliances…. These are just some of the things on sale here at really affordable prices. This shopping area is a combination of multi-store buildings as well as stalls along the streets. Namdaemun is also a great place to sample food sold at roadside stalls; you can sit down, indulge in street delicacies, and enjoy a short breather from all the shopping. So there it is, the 7 most affordable shopping areas in Seoul to go crazy in. They’ve got you covered in all aspects: fashion, beauty products, food, and culture. All of them are situated near subway station exits, so they’re really convenient and easy to find – and this is coming from someone with a poor sense of direction!

 Getting there by subway: Heoyeon Station, Line 4. Take exit 4, 5 or 6