Today we want to introduce you to the largest department stores in Korea.

For anyone who wants to shop for various brand names, prepare to take some notes, because in addition to being large, there are also many branches.

Shinsegae Department Store

Shinsegae Department Store is operated by Shinsegae Group with 12 stores and a revenue of 7.48 trillion won, ranking second in the department store industry in 2020. It is also the only department store among the three main stores in Korea to have experiences growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the company's core strategies is to operate as the number one department store in the region. Shinsegae is always striving to expand and improve to maintain their number one position in terms of sales in each area.

A distinguishing feature of Shinsegae is that there are many branches located next to major train and bus stations. Having a location that is convenient and also has a lot of daily traffic helps to keep their business up.

There are many high-end and designer brands from all over the world here. There are also luxury stores, cafes, and amenities that shoppers can enjoy.

There are many fashion brands to choose from such as Golden Goose Deluxe, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Coach, Corneliani, DuPont ACC, Dsquared2, Dior, Leica, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Berluti, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Paul Smith, Prada, Burberry, Lous Katowz, Mandarina Duck, Samsonite, Hazzys, and more.

As far as cosmetics, you can find popular brands such as SK-II, cledepeau-beaute, NARS, Cosme Decorte, Dior, Diptyque, La Perva, La Prairie, Lancome, Lab Series, L'Occitane, MAC, Vidivici, Santa Maria Novella, Chanel, Sulwhasoo, sun37˚, Shiseido, Hermes Perfume, Estee Lauder, YSL, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, Clinique, Hera, and more.

Shinsegae Branches

Shinsegae Main Branch

Address: 서울 중구 소공로63
63 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Shinsegae Gangnam Branch

Address: 서울 서초구 신반포로 176
176 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Shinsegae Times Square

Address: 서울 영등포구 영중로9
9 Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Shinsegae Gyeonggi Branch

Address: 경기도 용인시 수지구 포은대로 536
536 Poeun-daero, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Shinsegae Gwangju Branch

Address: 광주광역시 서구 무진대로932
932 Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Hours: 11:00-20:00

Shinsegae Gimhae Branch

Address: 경상남도 김해시 김해대로 2232
2232 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hours: 11:00-20:00

Shinsegae Daegu Branch

Address: 대구광역시 동구 동부로 149
149 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Shinsegae Daejeon Branch Art & Science

Address: 대전 유성구 엑스포로 1
1 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Shinsegae Masan Branch

Address: 경남 창원시 마산합포구 합포로 251
251 Happo-ro, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam

Hours: 11:00-20:00

Shinsegae Busan Centum City Branch

Address: 부산광역시 해운대구 센텀남대로 35 / 센텀4로 15
35 Centum Nam-daero/15 Centum 4-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Shinsegae Starfield Hanam Branch

Address: 경기도 하남시 미사대로 750번지
750 Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 11:00-20:00

Shinsegae Arario Branch

Address: 충남 천안시 동남구 만남로43
43 Mannam-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Hours: 11:00-20:00

Shinsegae Uijeongbu Branch

Address: 경기도 의정부시 평화로 525
525 Pyeonghwa-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 11:00-20:00

For more information, please visit the official Shinsegae Department Store website www.shinsegae.com

Hyundai Department Store

Hyundai Department Store is ranked third in the top three department stores in Korea with a revenue of 6.85 trillion won in 2020.

Hyundai has revamped their image as a high-end department store with modern and chic aesthetics, luxury dining, and VIP hospitality.

Presently, Hyundai is actively trying to change its management strategy, through various means like expansion to more cities throughout Korea

Source: chosun biz

The Seoul branch which opened earlier this year in February is expected to be the new main branch after breaking sales records amidst the Coronavirus crisis.

Here, there are also many fashion brands to choose from such as Gucci, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, BVLGARI, Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Tiffany & Co, Fendi, Prada, PXG, Rouge & Lounge, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, and more.

In beauty you will find brands like MAC, Guerlain, Gucci Beauty, Clede Peau Beaute, Diorm La mer, Lancome, Lab Series, Renefurterer, Bobbi Brown, Sulwhasoo, Shiseido, Sisley, Amore Pacific, Estee Lauder, YSL, Kiehl's, Tom Ford, and others.

Hyundai Department Store Branches

Hyundai Department Store Main Branch

Addresss: 서울 강남구 압구정로 165
165 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Seoul Branch

Address: 서울 영등포구 여의대로 108
108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Gangnam Branch

Address: 서울 강남구 테헤란로 517
517 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Cheonho Branch

Address: 서울특별시 강동구 천호대로 1005
1005 Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Sinchon Branch

Address: 서울 서대문구 신촌로 83
83 Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Mia Branch

Address: 서울 성북구 동소문로 315
315 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Mokdong Branch

Address: 서울 양천구 목동동로 257
257 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai D Cube City Branch

Address: 서울 구로구 경인로 662
662 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Hours: 11:00-21:00

Hyundai Jungdong Branch

Address: 경기도 부천시 길주로 180
180 Gilju-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai KINTEX Branch

Address: 경기도 고양시 일산서구 호수로 817
817 Hosu-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Pangyo Branch

Address: 경기도 성남시 분당구 판교역로146번길 20
20 Pangyoyeok-ro 146beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Busan Branch

Address: 부산광역시 동구 범일로 125
125 Beomil-ro, Dong-gu, Busan

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Daegu Branch

Address: 대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로 2077
2077 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Ulsan Branch

Address: 울산광역시 남구 삼산로 261
261 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Hyundai Ulsan Dong-gu Branch

Address: 울산광역시 동구 방어진순환도로 899
899 Bangeojin Beltway, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Hours: 10:30-20:00

For more information, please visit the official Hyundai Department Store's website www.ehyundai.com

Lotte Department Store

Lotte is Korea's number one high-end department store. In 2020 the company the company had a revenue of 10.1968 trillion won from it's 31 stores, down -13.6% from the previous year; however, it still accounts for 36.6% of department store sales.

Lotte Department Store was formerly known as Lotte Shopping, but they changed their name in 1989 to what it is today.

Source: Chosun Economy 

There are many brands to choose from including Gucci, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Roger Vivier, Salvatore Ferragamo, Christian Dior, TOD's, Fendi, Prada, Coach, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & co, EnC, Monochrome, GALAXY, Darks, Renoma, and more.

For cosmetics, La mer, Guerlain, La Prairie, Lancome, Chanel, Sulhwasoo, SK-II, Amore Pacific, Estee Lauder, Hera, Kiehl's, O HUI, NARS, Hermes, Givenchy, and Tom Ford are some of the popular brands you will find.

Lotte Department Store Locations

Lotte Main Branch

Address: 서울 중구 소공동 1
1 Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Jamsil Branch (Lotte World Mall)

Address: 서울 송파구 올림픽로 240
240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Castle Plaza Branch

Address: 서울 송파구 신천동 7-18
7-18 Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-21:00

Lotte Yeongdeungpo Branch

Address: 서울 영등포구 경인로 846
846 Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Cheongnyangni Branch

Address: 서울 동대문구 왕산로 214
214 Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Gwanak Branch

Address: 서울 관악구 봉천로 209
209 Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Gangnam Branch

Address: 서울 강남구 도곡로 401
401 Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Nowon Branch

Address: 서울 노원구 동일로 1414
1414 Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Mia Branch

Address: 서울 강북구 도봉로62
62 Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Star City Branch

Address: 서울 광진구 능동로 92
92 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Gimpo Branch

Address: 서울 강서구 하늘길 38
38 Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Busan Branch

Address: 부산광역시 부산진구 가야대로 772
772 Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Gwangju Branch

Address: 광주광역시 동구 독립로 268
268 Independence-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Daejeon Branch

Address: 대전광역시 서구 계룡로 598
598 Gyeryong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Pohang Branch

Address: 경상북도 포항시 북구 학산로62
62 Haksan-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Ulsan Branch

Address: 울산광역시 남구 삼산로288
288 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Changwon Branch

Address: 경상남도 창원시 성산구 중앙대로124
124 Jungang-daero, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Daegu Branch

Address: 대구광역시 북구 태평로161
161 Taepyeong-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Jeonju Branch

Address: 전라북도 전주시 완산구 온고을로2
2 Ongoeul-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Ilsan Branch

Address: 경기도 고양시 일산동구 중앙로 1283
1283 Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Suwon Branch

Address: 경기도 수원시 권선구 세화로134
134 Sehwa-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 10:30-20:00

Lotte Incheon Terminal Branch

Address: 인천광역시 미추홀구 연남로35
35 Yeonnam-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon

Hours: 10:30-20:00

For more details and information, please visit the official Lotte site www.lotteshopping.com

Those were the top three department stores in Korea with some info about the companies and convenient lists of locations and addresses!

Hope you found this useful, happy shopping!