How to Make Your Shopping Experience More Enjoyable

Custom-Made Services & Hands-on Programs

First, consider ‘Custom Made Services’. We suggest visiting stores that specialize in custom services, providing products that perfectly match the customer’s needs and tastes. If you prefer distinctive items over common ones, or seek the utmost comfort and personal fit, these services will ensure your satisfaction.
Especially noteworthy are eyeglasses, which often require custom services. Korean opticians are renowned for their ability to craft glasses quickly using advanced technology, all at reasonable prices. If you regularly wear glasses, don’t forget to stop by an optician during your trip to Korea. Unless it’s a special case, you should be able to get new glasses within an hour.

Choeun Glasses in Namdaemun Market

42, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Here we are at Seoul’s Namdaemun Market. Boasting over 600 years of history, Namdaemun Market is a leading traditional market in Seoul. It’s Korea’s largest comprehensive market, where you can find just about anything. Among its many fascinating and fun offerings, let’s head towards a store named Choeun Glasses.
Choeun Glasses is a local eyewear store that has been operating for over 30 years. Known for its friendly service, precise eye examinations, and a wide range of eyewear brands from both domestic and international makers, it has established itself as a go-to optician in Namdaemun Market. The store provides detailed eye examination services using advanced German equipment by Carl Zeiss. Based on the results, you can select lenses which are then promptly crafted to fit the frames you’ve chosen.
In Korean eyeglass stores, you can undergo the entire process from eye examination to frame selection, lens crafting, and fitting in just one visit. A certified Korean optometrist oversees the entire procedure. Moreover, with a variety of frames and lenses available in-store, unless there’s a need for special lens production, the finished product can typically be ready in as quick as 15 minutes, and at most within the same day. Isn’t it interesting how Korea’s ‘hurry, hurry’ culture is even reflected in the eyeglass shopping experience?
While the store primarily serves a Korean clientele, it also welcomes foreign tourists, so don’t worry if it’s your first visit. With the assistance of the staff, placing an order is not at all difficult. And remember, purchases over 15,000 won are eligible for a tax refund, so don’t forget to keep your receipt!

Yun Seongsu on Seongsu-dong Street

1F, 66, Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

https://yun-seoul.com/Seoul_EN

Let’s visit an eyewear store with a younger vibe this time. This store is located in a completely different neighborhood. It’s in Seongsu-dong Street, currently one of the trendiest areas in Seoul. This place is bustling with brand showrooms, select shops, cafés, and restaurants, attracting not only the domestic Millennials and Gen Z but also young tourists from abroad.
Yun Seongsu, a branch of Yun Seoul in Seongsu-dong, boasts a chic minimalist interior that feels like stepping into a clothing store. Yun Seoul, a collaboration between a fashion designer and a veteran of the eyewear industry, has been steadily gaining popularity for its outstanding designs and quality.
Inside the store, you’ll notice a unique conveyor belt system. It’s Yun Seoul’s in-house production system that allows glasses to be made in a short time. After completing an eye exam, production starts immediately, and the finished product is ready in just about 20 minutes. Customers can even watch this automated process, which is quite fascinating! Similar to Choeun Glasses, except for special cases, you can usually receive your glasses on the same day.
Consider purchasing stylish glasses that showcase Korean minimalism at a reasonable price. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and get recommendations on frames that best suit you. And while your glasses are being prepared, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in a cozy space within the shop.

Mieunori Studio on Eunhaeng-dong Euneungjeongi Cultural Street

#01, B1, Nice Town II, 24, Daejong-ro 452beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

www.facebook.com/mieunori911

If you’re keen on pottery, Mieunori Studio is a must-visit destination. Located on Eunhaeng-dong Euneungjeongi Cultural Street in Daejeon, this pottery workshop not only offers crafts for sale and hosts exhibitions but also runs hands-on pottery workshops. It’s a welcoming place for a casual visit, even if you’re not there to learn something specific. Plus, you might get the chance to see the artist at work if you’re lucky.
At Mieunori Studio, you can try making various items such as plates, pots, and mugs. However, due to the nature of pottery, it generally takes about a month for the finished product to be ready.
For those who want a completed product right away, the Korean Ceramic Nameplate-making Experience is recommended. This hands-on activity involves assembling pre-made ceramic pieces, shaped like Korean letters, onto a wooden board to create a unique nameplate. Participants can opt to spell their names using Korean phonetics or inscribe a personal message. Under the instructor’s guidance, you’ll engage in a focused and fulfilling crafting session, resulting in a one-of-a-kind souvenir. This experience accommodates groups of 15-20 people, though booking in advance is recommended for a smooth class.

This page was last updated on December 31, 2023, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.