Myeongdong is tourist hell. Overpriced cosmetics, mediocre street food, people taking selfies everywhere. Namdaemun market is 8-9 minutes walk away and has everything better.

Actual koreans shop at namdaemun for daily stuff. Street food costs half as much and tastes twice as good. The knife shops alone make the trip worthwhile - bought a santoku for 25000 won that costs 100+ elsewhere.

Lived here 6 months and never went back to myeongdong after finding this place.