One-Stop Shopping for Korea Travel Must-Buy List: How to Navigate the Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun Branch in Northern Seoul

The weather is getting colder. In winter, we need to take care of our skin and buy thick clothes. Korean cosmetics are both effective and beautiful, and Korean fashion clothing is a must-have for trendsetters. So it's time to go shopping in Korea! Where can you find a one-stop solution for your Korea travel must-buy list? Today, let's take a look at Hyundai Department Store Duty Free to see what's on the list and how to get everything in one go.

Hyundai Department Store Duty Free has two branches in Seoul: one is the Gangnam Duty Free, Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Trade Center Branch; the other is the Northern Seoul Duty Free, Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun Branch. Both are my favorites, but I haven't visited Dongdaemun in a while. Today's Korea independent travel guide will take you around Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun Branch!

Take Line 2, 4, or 5 to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, exit at Gate 14 and walk five minutes to see Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun Branch. Floors 6 to 13 are the duty free shop. If you're not a member, go to the 13th floor to register and enjoy member discounts. The Dongdaemun branch is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Korean time, perfect for those who like to shop in the evening! Today's Korea travel must-buy list mainly includes skincare products and winter padded jackets.

Floor 7 is dedicated to cosmetics and skincare. From international high-end brands like HR and LAMER to Korean local brands like Who, Sulwhasoo, and belif, you can find them all on the 7th floor. The discounts on skincare are very attractive! After buying skincare, it's time to buy down jackets. I like casual sportswear brand down jackets like MLB and NERDY. These two brands are on the 9th floor. The down fill is excellent, keeping you warm and cozy, bringing a sense of happiness. Although these brands have official flagship stores in China, at Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun Branch you can get the latest seasonal styles and series sold only in Korea. Besides Korean cosmetics and clothes that tourists often buy, what else can you buy at Korean duty free shops? Taking advantage of duty free, eyeglasses are a great choice! And since you're traveling, of course you want to buy gifts for your parents. For example, Jeonggwanjang's red ginseng is an excellent health gift, showing filial piety and also face.

Some may wonder: Are the products at duty free shops authentic? All products at Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun Branch are genuine. No need to worry about fakes. You can shop with confidence.

Here's a key point: November to December is the 5th anniversary event of Hyundai Department Store Duty Free. Plus, near Christmas, in the yearly viral Hyundai Department Store Seoul Christmas zone, there is also a Hyundai Department Store Duty Free 5th anniversary pop-up store! The Hyundai Department Store Duty Free brand ambassador NewJeans has also visited this pop-up store, and you can see NewJeans' certified signature! Here, visitors can take photos at the photo zone recreating the Hyundai Department Store Duty Free TV commercial featuring NewJeans, and also participate in a secret giveaway to win the duty free's best-selling luxury items. Don't miss it!

In addition to the 5th anniversary pop-up store, Hyundai Department Store Duty Free city branches (Trade Center Branch, Dongdaemun Branch) have a variety of events! Foreign independent travelers who join the Hyundai Department Store Duty Free membership will automatically receive a 16% instant discount coupon daily, which can be used immediately when shopping at the city branches! Independent travelers who join Silver membership can enjoy up to 10% discount, plus the 16% instant discount coupon, for up to 26% off at brand counters. Enjoy the benefits!

This time I shared about the Northern Seoul Duty Free, Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Dongdaemun Branch. When I have time, I'll visit the Gangnam Duty Free, Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Trade Center Branch, and share more Korea independent travel guides with you!