Tongdaemun Market is well known as the silk center of Korea. The area houses the greatest selection of silk and silk brocades available anywhere in the Far East. Namdaemun Market Namdaemun Market is not as large as the Tongdaemun Market, but for foreigners who don't like to wander far from the hotel it is very close and convenient. Stalls and shops line the alleyways. Deep within Namdaemun Market is a great cluster of stalls selling a glittering array of jade, topaz, amethyst and gold.
Precious stones are a real bargain here.
Consisting of one long street and many adjacent alleyways and basement shops. Itaewon was originally planned and designed exclusively for foreign clientele. Clothing is one of the biggest bargains in Itaewon. Ready-made clothes such as jogging suits, sport shirts, sweaters, down jackets, and ski wear are great Itaewon bargains. Shoes are a popular buy.