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Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun to undergo first renovation in a decade in bid to attract tourists

The retailer will add 60 brands and a market-style food court with a four-floor overhaul that seeks to tap ever-growing tourist spending.

2026.7.3

A vacant store area on the first floor of the shopping complex Good Morning City in Dongdaemun District, central Seoul, on Thursday [KIM JI-YE]

Korea's former fashion mecca hangs on by a thread as Chinese apps move in

With the infiltration of Chinese e-commerce platforms dealing a killer blow to retailers on Dongdaemun, once Korea's fashion mecca, local companies are hoping new strategies can win out.

2024.3.29

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Holiday prep

People visit Gyeongdong Market in Dongdaemun District, central Seoul, on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, which starts on Friday.

2024.2.4

People shop for groceries at a large supermarket in Seoul. [YONHAP]

[NEWS IN FOCUS] Supermarkets move contentious mandatory closure days to weekdays

More supermarkets in Korea are opting to close on a weekday to avoid mandatory closure on Sundays.

2024.1.14

Participants of 2023 SeoulCon's K-pop dance cover event dance to a song as visitors watch them at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in eastern Seoul on Dec. 31, 2023. [NEWS1]

Influencers bring Korean culture to the world at SeoulCon 2023

SeoulCon 2023, a content and lifestyle fair for influencers that highlighted the culture of Korea, successfully ended as global influencers shared the charms of Seoul during the three-day event.

2024.1.11

A person tags a card at a subway turnstile to get into Seoul Station in downtown Seoul on Aug. 29. [NEWS1]

Seoul to get Climate Cards, river buses, hot-air balloon in 2024

The capital’s transit pass, which allows unlimited transportation rides, including buses, subways and public bicycles, will be offered starting Jan. 27. A new transportation option will be introduced along the Han River in September.

2024.1.2

The Cheongnyangni Traditional Market in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul, is crowded with customers on Sept. 12. [NEWS1]

Traditional markets in eastern Seoul to get colorful new face-lift

Traditional markets in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul, will be revamped and digitalized as part of the district's latest push to become one of the top five markets globally, the district office head said Thursday.

2023.10.20

Busting fakes

Trademark police officers from the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) bust a stall selling fake brands at Dongdaemun Sebit Market in Jung District, central Seoul. KIPO announced Wednesday that it confiscated 1,230 items and booked six...

2023.8.9

Gimbap and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) at Fully Gimbap in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul [PARK SANG-MOON]

[HIGH TO LOW] Korean lunchtime staple is reimagined to please the masses

Fully Gimbap in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, is Korea’s first customizable gimbap [seaweed-wrapped rice rolls] joint. Like a typical deli or a Subway chain, the clear kitchen counter is filled with over a dozen options for rice, protein...

2023.5.26

The writing is on the wall

Passersby walk in front of dilapidated Chinese characters on the side of a building in Dongdaemun, central Seoul, on Tuesday.

2021.3.2