Shinsegae Department Store

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Shinsegae Department Store

Published Date : Jun 27, 2014 / Edited Date : Oct 29, 2021

Shinsegae Department Store is the largest and oldest retailer in Korea and was the first to introduce the concept of the department store to Korea in the 1930s. In the present day, it is positioned as a luxury department store that features several different departments and a wide variety of brand names, from up-and-coming designers to the world’s top three luxury labels. The store offers a new lifestyle experience as a venue that mixes shopping with culture.

The flagship store of Shinsegae Department Store has an interesting history as Korea’s first department store. The main building of the store was opened in 1930 as the Gyeongsong branch of Mitsukoshi, a Japanese department store franchise. The store adopted its current name in 1963, and since then has opened many branches all over Korea. The flagship store is an iconic place that symbolizes Shinsegae’s traditions and values and its elegant architecture recalls its long history.

Phone: +82-2-1588-1234

Website: View Website

Website Language: KOR

Hours of Operation: Daily 10:30 - 20:00

Holidays: Closed holidays

Baby Carriage Rentals: Yes

Important: Located nearby Shinsegae Department Store is Namdaemun Market, a Korean traditional market. Namdaemun Market is a great place to go for a traditional cultural experience. The over 10,000 stores that line the streets of this market supply retailers all over the country, while consumers often frequent the market seeking goods at wholesale prices. The market is known for its wide range of goods, including local products, basic commodities, groceries, and medical supplies.