One of the greatest things about Seoul is that every available space seems to be transformed into something. This includes all sorts of great discoveries underground. The majority of subway stations are naturally underground and often have shops available for your browsing pleasure while waiting for a train. One great invention is underground shopping centres. They often stretch across numerous blocks connected by subway stops. There's a massive one in one of my favourite shopping ares, Myeongdong (see picture of entrance above).
Myeongdong underground shopping centre has many interesting stores. It's a great place to buy cheap bags and clothing. But it should also come with a warning! Keep track of where you're going or possibly pack a compass. I'm serious! The other day I decided to cut underground between subway stations to get out of the wet and cold only to discover that I was terribly lost once I resurfaced. I could have sworn I was moving in the right direction but every turn takes you into an identical row of shops and if you don't keep track, you'll end up in a situation similar to mine.
Luckily after a few blocks I rounded a corner and found my bearings, however I was unlucky in the fact that I had overshot my destination by 4-5 blocks and ended up having to walk an extra 10 minutes in the wet and cold which totally negated the attempt to escape the elements by going underground in the first place!
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