Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch

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Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch is Korea's first department store, a place that decorates a page of history beyond a simple shopping space.

Audio guide4 stories · about 6 min
Address63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Photo: 한국관광공사 · 공공누리 제1유형

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Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch is Korea's first department store, a place that decorates a page of history beyond a simple shopping space. The main building, which was used as the Mitsukoshi Department Store Keijo Branch during the Japanese colonial period, retains its antique exterior and provides a wonderful sight in itself. Stepping inside, you can enjoy a wide range of shopping, from world-class luxury brands to designer select shops leading the latest trends.

In particular, the artworks exhibited throughout the department store and the famous sculptures in the rooftop Trinity Garden make this place feel like a gallery. Explore gourmet food at the premium food market in the basement, or spend a special time in this complex cultural space where shopping, art, and relaxation blend together.

Stories you can hear here

4 stories · about 6 min

  • IntroThe Rooftop Garden That Dreamed of Wings41 sec
  • StoryThe Honbura-dang That Stirred Gyeongseong in 1930about 2 min
  • StoryTwo Masters Who Met at the US Military PXabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Central Staircase Bearing the Scars of Warabout 2 min
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