Espresso Above the Bustle: A Myeongdong Day

Hours and openings change often — double-check each spot is still open before you head out.

The day, stop by stop

1. 1
   9:30 AM 45 min

   Myeongdong Cathedral

   Red-brick Gothic architecture rises above the shopping district. Explore the public forecourt, stepping inside quietly only when worship and visitor access permit.

   74 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04537, South Korea

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2. 2
   11:45 AM 60 min

   Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store

   Silky knife-cut noodles, plump dumplings and assertively garlicky kimchi make a wonderfully unfussy lunch. The busy dining room moves quickly rather than encouraging a long linger.

   29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04537, South Korea

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3. 3
   1:00 PM 60 min

   Olive Young Myeongdong Town

   Dive into the district’s beauty-shopping culture through sunscreen, sheet masks and neatly arranged discoveries. Set a small shopping budget and treat the shelves as a snapshot of everyday Korean trends.

   53 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04538, South Korea

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4. 4
   2:30 PM 90 min

   Lotte Department Store Main Store

   Finish in polished department-store comfort, browsing the basement food hall for beautifully packaged sweets and an afternoon snack. It is an easy, weatherproof finale close to Euljiro 1-ga Station.

   81 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04533, South Korea

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