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Myeongdong is one of the top expensive shopping districts in Korea. Here you will find a wide range of retail stores, shopping malls and independent shops, along with many restaurants and cafes, world famous fashion brands. Popular shopping malls located in Myeongdong Market include Lotte Department Store, Lotte Young Plaza and Noon Square Shopping Mall. M Plaza houses the Seoul Tourism and Culture Center and a performance theater where you can enjoy live concerts and cultural events.
Myeongdong Market isn't just a place to shop for fashion and designer goods - it's also one of the best areas in Seoul to enjoy traditional Korean specialties. Street stalls serve fish balls, Tteokbokki (rice cakes with stir-fried vegetables with sweet red chili sauce), spicy Korean fried chicken and Bulgogi (grilled beef) with delicious taste and reasonable prices. In addition, when coming to Myeongdong Market you also have the opportunity to visit special sites such as the Gothic Myeongdong Catholic Church and Namdaemun Market, a traditional street market that is more than 600 years old. You can also visit the Myeongdong Theater, which is the first venue in Korea to host the world famous play Nanta.
Address: Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea