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Seoul is the capital and the largest city of South Korea. Seoul is popular as
one of the leading holiday destinations in South Korea. No matter what, tourists
visiting Seoul from different parts of the world always find some time to do a
bit of shopping. Shopping in Seoul is one of the popular activities which tourists
like to indulge in.
The city of Seoul is one destination where it's hard to shop till you drop.
The shopping areas and shops of Seoul offer a vast array of products and goods
that are of the highest quality. Moreover, the prices are also quite reasonable.
Almost every corner of the city of Seoul offers wonderfully crafted hand made
goods that have caught the fascination of many foreign tourists and visitors
all over the world. Seoul is home to some of the large shopping areas of South
Korea. Some of the popular market areas of Seoul are Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun
Market, Myong-dong, Tongdaemun Market, Insa-dong, Chang-anp'yon Antique Market,
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, It'aewon, Shinch'on and Yongsan Electronics Market,
only to name a few.
Myong-dong is one of the most popular markets where the foreign branded clothings
and boutiques of reputed fashion designers are set up. Namdaemun Market is another
very popular market for the variety of clothing items and dress accessories.
Namdaemun Market can be considered as a fashion hub where the stores boast stocks
that are in sync with the latest designs and trends.
The Yongsan Electronics Market is the biggest market for electronic goods in
entire Asia. The market is home to around 5000 shops which offer the latest
and modern goods at a price that is nearly 30 percent less than anywhere other
in Korea.
These shopping destinations play an important part in shaping the local economic
structure of Seoul. The market places of Seoul are always crowded and bubbling
with life. Shopping in Seoul is a unique experience of its own.
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