Shopping in South Korea - South Korea travel guide - Go Guides

Shopping in South Korea has several plus points going for it: modern malls are there to give you the optimum in shopping comfort. Items for sale can range from the high-tech offerings of Seoul to the market fare of Busan. Most market merchants will expect you to haggle hard, so do so – with a smile, of course.

The best shopping experiences come hand-in-hand with good lunching and dining opportunities – something you’ll experience in Seoul’s vibrant shopping districts. So enjoy yourself shopping while you’re on vacation – it's all part of the unique experience South Korea is known for.

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