Myeong-dong, the busiest district of downtown Seoul, functions as a center
for fashion, shopping, cuisine and leisure and is known as a special tourist
zone. It is also a thriving fashion hub that sets fashion tends in korea.
Over 300m long, Myeong-dong street extends from Myeong-dong station o
subway line no. 4 to the entrance ti Euljiro. Fashion malls, shoe stores,
sporting goods stores are as well as beauty parlors galore earn Myeong-dong
the title of "fashion street". The total number of stores in Myeong-dong
is estimated at more than 3,000 including restaurants, fast-food restaurants,
coffee shops and financial institutions. Large shopping malls such as
Migliore Myeong-dong and CATS are always bustling with crowds. Folk/guitar
cafes and live cafes are also easy to find here
The CGV Myeong-dong 5 is a premier cinema that was opened in 2001 by CGV,
Korea's first multiplex theater chain, and includes a 5-screen multiplex
accommodating 800 movie-goers. Its interior decoration, reminiscent of
upscale designer boutiques, is receiving an enthusiastic response from
female patrons. It has a paking place for visitors.
Open Hours : 8:00 am ~
1:00am Nearest Train : Myeong-dong Stn. (Line 4, Exit 6 ) OR
Euljiro 1(il)-ga Stn. (Line 2, EXIT 6 ) Category : MOVIE THEATER Tel : 02 1544 1122
Cats
This multiplex, situated on the right side of Myeong-dong Miliore, has
five screens deployed over three levels (8th, 9th, and 10th fl.). The
small coffee shop inside the cinema is a great place to sit and wait for
the viewing to start. Seats are comfortable and love seats are offered
for couples.
Open Hours : 10:00 am ~ 1:00am Nearest Train : Myeong-dong Stn. (Line 4, Exit 8 ) Category : MOVIE THEATER, SHOPPING MALL Tel : 02 6363 2901~3
Joongang Cinema
Joongang Movie Theater, a renowned cinema with 60 years of history, has
had a complete makeover and is now called Joongang Cinema. Since 2000,
this beloved old symbol of Myeong-dong has been a 5-screen multiplex
Open Hours : 10: 30 am ~ 22: 30 am Nearest Train : Myeong-dong Stn. (Line 4, Exit 10 ) or
Euljiro 1(il)-ga Stn. (Line 2, EXIT 5) Category : MOVIE THEATER Tel : 02 776 8866
SHOPPING MALL
Avatar
Avatar, an entertainment-shopping center, opened in March 2003 after a
one year rennovation of a building that was formerly occupied by Cosmos
Plaza. Its ground level is geared toward age groups 20 to 30 and has some
20 brand-name stores. The 2nd and 3rd floors are occupied by casual brands,
while the 4th and 5th floors offer fashion accessories. The 6th floor
is devoted to mobile communication devices and there is a food court on
the 7th floor.
Lotte Department Store, opened in 1979, can be conveniently accessed from
the subway to which its basement level is directly connected. It carries
a wide palette of goods, from world-renowned luxury brand products to
general goods, and its duty-free stores and food court are popular and
highly frequented. Its convenient location and friendly service appeal
to many foreign customers.
Open Hours : 10: 30 ~ 20: 00
Nearest Train : Euljiro 1(il)-ga Stn. (Line 2, Exit 7 )
Category : Clothes, Electric goods, Furniture
Tel : 02 752 2500
Lotte Plaza
Lotte Young Plaza opened in November 2003 as Korea's first fashion department
store especially designed for younger women. It carries ladies' apparel
and sports casuals including Muji products imported directly from Japan.
Meals and beverages are available for shoppers at Garden Life restaurant
and coffee shop MIGO. The setup is appealing and stylish.
Open Hours : 11: 30 ~ 21: 30
Nearest Train : Euljiro 1(il)-ga Stn. (Line 2, Exit 7)
Category : Casual wear, Make-up, General merchandise
Tel : 02 771 2500
Migliore
Migliore's Myeong-dong branch opened in June 2000 and is directly accessible
from Myeong-dong Station off Subway Line #4. Shopping here is made easier
and more entertaining thanks to the mall's convenient location and parking
facility. The mall houses close to 1,200 stores and offers resources like
health clinic,' 'beauty clinic' and 'life clinic,' which are great places
to pamper oneself a little. The event hall at the top floor hosts many
gatherings and events
Open Hours
: 11: 00 ~ 23: 30 Nearest Train : Myeong-dong Stn. (Line 4, Exit 6 ) Category : SHOPPING MALL Phone : 02 2124 0005
U Too Zone
This womens apparel department store is situated in a central section
of Myeong-dong. Unlike most other shopping centers and department stores
of its kind which market lesser-known brands, U2 Zones tenant shops are
those brands that made a breakthrough, in some form or other, and are
already well-known to the public. Fashion accessories are sold on the
1st floor, casual clothing on the 2nd and 3rd, and finally, there are
unisex casual stores and a food court at the 4th floor.
