Myeong-dong

Korean name: 명동

Seoul

Myeong-dong is a shopping area along a stretch of about 1 km from Myeongdong Station (Line 4) toward Euljiro and Lotte Department Store. Brand shops, department stores, and places to eat are gathered here.

About

Myeong-dong feels like a large shopping town. The main street usually refers to a stretch of about 1 km from Myeongdong Station on Subway Line 4 toward Euljiro and Lotte Department Store, where brand stores, department stores, and budget clothing shops are packed together.

Visitors can find clothing, shoes, accessories, and more, with Lotte and Shinsegae department stores nearby and malls such as Noon Square, Migliore, and M-Plaza along the street.

The area also offers family restaurants, fast food, and Korean, Western, and Japanese dishes, plus conveniences such as hair salons, banks, and theaters. Main sights include Myeongdong Cathedral, the Myeongdong Arts Theater, and Cartoon Street.