Summers in Korea are so hot that even the most mundane tasks become unpleasant. Nonetheless, many people seek refuge from the heat with a little retail therapy in nearby shopping malls. All the comforts of home and more are provided by these enormous, air-conditioned get-aways. In the food court, you can find a wide range of restaurants serving both casual and fine dining, along with a variety of international and local specialties. There's also conveniently located are ice rinks, cafes, hairdressers (both hair and nail), indoor golf courses, play spaces for children, and movie theaters. For the most massive and top-notch shopping experiences in South Korea, we've compiled a list of the top 10 malls for you to check out.
1. Shinsegae Department Store Centum City
📍 Busan
Floor space: 198,462㎡
Address: 15 Centum 4-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan (신세계백화점 센텀시티점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Spa Land 1F
Ice Rink 4F
KidZania 4-6F; KidZania is an immersive, interactive city designed for children to explore realistic careers, blending entertainment with educational experiences that empower and inspire young minds.
Golf Range 11-14F
CGV Movie Theater 7F
© Shinsegae Department Store
2. Shinsegae Department Store Daegu
📍 Daegu
Floor space: 103,000㎡
Address: 149 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu (대구신세계백화점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Zooraji Family Theme Park 9F
Aquarium 9F
Bounce Trampoline Park 7F
Megabox Movie Theater 8F
© Shinsegae Department Store
3. Lotte Department Store Jamsil
📍 Seoul
Floor space: 103,000㎡
Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul (롯데백화점 잠실점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Located near Lotte World Adventure Theme Park, Lotte World Aquarium, and Seoul Sky.
© Lotte Department Store
4. Lotte Department Store Dongtan
📍 Hwaseong
Floor space: 93,958㎡
Address: 160, Dongtanyeok-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (롯데백화점 동탄점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Lotte Cinema 7F
Pet Park 7F
© Lotte Department Store
5. Shinsegae Department Store Daejeon
📍 Daejeon
Floor space: 92,876㎡
Address: 1 Expo-ro, Yuseong District, Daejeon (대전신세계백화점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Daejeon Expo Aquarium B1
SMOB Adventure Sports 6F
Megabox Movie Theater 6F
Fun City Arcade 6F
Sherlock Holmes Escape Room 7F
© Shinsegae Department Store
6. Hyundai Department Store Pangyo
📍 Seongnam
Floor space: 92,578㎡
Address: 20 Pangyoyeok-ro 146beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (현대백화점 판교점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Kyobo Bookstore B2
© Hyundai Department Store
7. The Hyundai Seoul
📍 Seoul
Floor space: 89,100㎡
Address: 108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul (더현대 서울)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Waterfall Garden 1F; Waterfall Garden features a substantial artificial waterfall, approximately 12 meters tall, cascading from the third floor to the first.
Sound Forest 5F; Sound Forest is a futuristic indoor garden, largest in Korea, that mimics nature, covering 35,583 sq ft. There are special events held year-round, most notably the picture-perfect Christmas Market in winter.
© Hyundai Department Store
8. Lotte Department Store Busan
📍 Busan
Floor space: 87,000㎡
Address: 772 Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan (롯데백화점 부산본점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Lotte Duty Free 8F
Lotte Cinema 10F
© Lotte Department Store
9. Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam
📍 Seoul
Floor space: 86,500㎡
Address: 176 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (신세계백화점 강남점)
© Shinsegae Department Store
10. Lotte Department Store Gwangbok
📍 Busan
Floor space: 76,331㎡
Address: 2 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan (롯데백화점 광복점)
Noteworthy entertainment:
Charlotte Garden 11-12F
© Lotte Department Store
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