Dongdaemun Square if you dare...

Today we ventured out on line 4 to the Dongdaemun area in Seoul Korea. This area is famous for fashion shopping. Languages from around the world can be heard as people pass by and the bargains are as numerous as are the numbers of the shoppers. This is home to super large highrise malls that operate until the Sun comes up in the morning. I think the appeal of area is that shopaholics can get a bargain fix at anytime.


Fashionable trends can be had at rock bottom prices. Mina was finding dresses, and clothes that sell for fifty to one hundred dollars in the states at ten to fifteen dollars each. These are not knock off clothing but quality clothing at unbelievable prices. Overall it is a women's shopping paradise and not for a Cabelas type guy like Cooper and myself. Cooper and I sat outside feeding the pigeons for hours while Mina and Claire clambered around inside. Meanwhile my wallet was smoking and vibrating like a misplaced phone vibrating on the conference table during the commanders briefing. 

Eventually Mina and Claire came strolling out the doors smiling like a couple of girls who had just conquered the world.... with bags of clothes in tow.  

Another lure of the area is the bulk sale bargain areas. We did not venture there, but if you are looking for bulk fabric it would be a great place to pick some up. Tailors from around the world travel here to purchase materials for clothes and fashion. If you are in need of some socks or underwear this area will suit you as well. No pun intended. The largest of the wholesale malls houses over 1,200 stores.