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A Taste of the Korean Wave

Texts & Photos by Yoon Ji Seon

With the emergence of its pop culture, South Korea has become the top travel destination in Asia. More than 11 million tourists visited Korea in 2012 and the number is on the rise. Here are a few places you cannot miss when you visit Korea.

Myeong-dong,Seoul

Located in the central of Seoul city, Myeong-dong is one of the most popular shopping district in Korea. The busy streets are filled with an endless lineup of apparel and beauty product stores, some of which might be familiar such as The Face Shop and Etude House. Most shops in Myeong-dong deal with mid-priced items so this is the place to go if you are looking for quality and affordability.

Gwan-Ak Mountain,Seoul

Street Food

SM POP-UP STORE, Young Plaza

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