Seoul's Street

Seoul’s Street, in Myeongdong 2-gil, is one of the most popular shopping streets in South Korea’s capital. Found in the bustling city centre, Seoul Street is lined with fashion outlets, accessories shops, beauty supplies, health stores and more. Shop till you drop in this area and explore the many streets dedicated to different types of stores. Enjoy excellent street food, including the famous tteokbokki (spicy Korean rice cakes), Korean fried chicken and Korean ginseng chicken soup. Get to know Seoul’s culture firsthand with a visit to the traditional street performers and live music that takes place in the area. Look out for the theatre troupe, Namsadang Nori, performing in front of the Myeongdong Cathedral and sample a variety of delicious street-side snacks. Explore old-style alleyways, artsy cafés, and bakeries and sample traditional Korean treats such as hotteok (a sweet pancake stuffed with sugar, nuts and syrup).