Often found at theaters and museums, Kwon Mee-yoo has covered a wide range of cultural fields from K-pop and dramas to theater and fine art for over a decade. Now as K-Culture Desk editor, she tries to connect Korean culture with global readers through fresh perspectives.
Shops not to miss in Coex
Evan Record
In Korea, most record shops have closed or merged with bookstores or other shops. Evan Record is one of the remaining big music stores in Korea. Visitors can check out newly released albums and sample them before making a purchase. The record shop has a large selection of various genres and is also a good place for spotting celebrities. (02) 6002-1000
Kinki Robot
Kinki Robot is a small but colorful shop full of artsy toys and figurines such as Be@rbrick and Dunny. The store also has the Korean platform toy Ouip, made by Delitoys. The plush toy Uglydoll, created by Kim Sun-min and her husband David Horvath, is also available. (02) 552-3933
W Concept Red
Get luxurious brand names at low prices at W Concept Red, an outlet mall in the middle of the city. The two-story shop offers a wide range of high quality items from clothes and shoes to accessories and cosmetics at lower than regular retail prices. (02) 565-8477