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Itaewon is the most exotic place in Seoul representing
fusion culture with a distinctive atmosphere. Many
people say, “You may not know Seoul, but you should
know Itaewon,” showing how renowned a shopping
district Itaewon is. The Itaewon shopping area covers
a 1.4 km long street, stretching from Itaewon 1-dong
eastwards to Hannam 2-dong. The area has a vibrant
ambience with shops, restaurants, bars and street
vendors. Most signboards are written in English,
and English speaking people are often seen on the
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Clothing
Clothing shops of hip hop style,
casual wear, and formal suits are clustered in Itaewon.
Unlike other shopping districts, big & tall
sizes and exotic clothing are well prepared. Good
quality leather goods are abundant, and even personal
orders are accepted. Most tailors have been established
for fifteen to thirty years. |
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Bags
A variety of bags from suitcases,
to casual backpacks are available. ‘Chungnamsanghoe’
is a good shop for suitcases and briefcases, and
Samsonite for high quality suitcases. There is a bunch of other shops dealing with leather bags. |
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Shoes
Various options are offered from
world-class brands to unique no-name brand goods.
Nike and Adidas in Itaewon provide large-sized shoes
and many designs. There is also a bunch of leather
shoe stores. |
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Antique Furniture
Antique Street in Itaewon
is especially popular among non-Koreans. Shops carry
small interior items as well as expensive antique
furniture. Most antiques are from the Goryo and
Joseon Dynasties. Personal orders of reproduced
products are accepted. Small antique goods make
good gift items. |
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| [ Transportation and Map ] |
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| - Seoul Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Exit 1,2,3
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