Garden Munjeong Rodeo Drive

Sopping in Korea is quite expensive especially if you are unaware of the discount shops or areas. Still there are some places where you can buy the branded material at discounted price. Foreigner and travels across the Korea are especially interested in such places where they can buy some branded stuff and also some good quality souvenirs.  I had a chance to visit the Myeong-dong Rodeo Street, which is famous for branded stuff at discounted prices. Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is the first outlet shopping center in Korea to stock such an inclusive variety of brand names. Over 200 stores line the streets near the Town Office (Munjeong 1-dong), offering a variety of products including men’s and women’s suits, casual wear, sportswear, and shoes. Unlike other outlets, this shopping center offers a huge selection of brands that cater to everyone from Infants to senior citizens.

The street is T-shaped, with a 1km-long Main Street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets, since discount stores stocking sportswear; casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.The parking lot is free of cost for the shoppers and foreigners.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a lot of of cafeterias and amusement services. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks.  Every week end and national holidays, charity sale is held on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

Direction:

Munjeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 8), Exit 1.
Go 250m and then turn right onto Dongnam-ro (동남로).
Go 100m to arrive at the Rodeo Street.

Working Hours: 10AM -9:30 PM