Yongsan Electronics Market

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Yongsan Electronics Market is a retail area in Seoul, South Korea, comprised of over 20 buildings housing 5,000 stores that sell appliances, stereos, computers and peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software, videos and CDs. A variety of electronic components for constructing computers and other items can also be found. Korean-made products generally cost 20% less here than other retail outlets, while imported items can be as much as 50% cheaper.

The market has a variety of stores, each with different operating procedures. Some stores operate like traditional retail shops, with set prices, name brands, and warranties. Other shops accept or even expect customers to bargain and may not have any posted prices for items.

[edit] Location and Hours

The Electronics Market is located on Subway line 1, at Yongsan Station. Walk through the train station to enter through the Terminal Shopping Center or walk around the station at ground level to enter the market.

The major stores are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, while many smaller stores keep a variety of hours. Most stores in the area are closed on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month.