Myeong-dong is Korea’s financial center. The Central Bank and other bank’s main branches are located here. In the area, there are 30 bank branches, 20 stock company offices, and 20 security bond companies. At the same time, it is the most famous shopping area in Seoul. There are a lot of fashion shops, cafes with a long history, bars with live stages for folk singers, and various kinds of restaurants. The average number of people visiting Myeong-dong a day is around 2 million. There are also an increasing number of foreigners in Myeong-dong, so signs in Japanese or Chinese can be easily found there. If you want to go shopping, Myeong-dong is definitely the place to go!
