The hectic atmosphere created by aggressive dance music will lift your spirits. If you feel depressed or frustrated, venture out to Tongdaemun and lose yourself in the bright neon lights, the noise and the madding crowds. Tongdaemun Market has an international ambience with tourists and buyers from Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. Russia peddlers took advantage of the low IMF prices and flocked to Tongdaemun where they can buy and ship back to Russia at rock bottom prices. Buying patterns have changed a lot.
People now tend to buy necessities rather than shop impulsively.
Before you go shopping, plan your list carefully for a thrifty expedition. If you want less hectic shopping experience, choose Sunday night because Friday and Monday nights are the busiest. For less hectic shopping, go on Sunday night. Usually the aisles are quieter because of work on Monday morning-people need rest after all. Saturday night until Sunday afternoon, it is hard to find an shop open except Doosan Tower and Migliore.