the Coolest Places in Korea

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MAISON DE MORI
Gyeonggi-do > Seongnam-si

@sukyumfilm
MAISON DE MORI is a dishware store located in Pangyo.
MAISON DE MORI is a kitchenware lifestyle store selling cute and popular dishware at a reasonable price. It feels like a little shop found in the alleyways of Europe. The interior is decorated with a wood tone in the base and highlighted with yellow and turquoise.
They carry many famous brand items. Mainly, they sell dishware, but items that will add character to the kitchen are also available. You can also find cups to enjoy a home cafe moment. It is a place to start if you want to create a stylish kitchen.

MAISON DE MORI
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danbirok
Seoul > Jongno-gu

@bongtographer_
danbirok is a specialty store selling items for plant interior decoration and is located on the hills of Buam-dong.
Green plants will greet you until you reach the door. The sales manager will gently guide you through choosing the right plant. You can get plant recommendations even if you are a beginner.
The store offers gardening projects for indoor and outdoor spaces and gardening classes.

danbirok
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Commentary Sound
Seoul > Mapo-gu

@spot_editor
Commentary Sound is a general store selling various items, including wine and groceries, in Mangwon-dong.
You can buy ceramics made by the owner and items imported from Europe. You can also buy the owner’s selection of wine and groceries.
There is a small bar seat in the store to enjoy the wine and food you bought at the store. Plants placed around the store create a gorgeous atmosphere. In no time, you will be attracted to the stylish interior decorations and small items you want to own.

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MANDOO STORE
Jeju-do > Jeju-si

@pillter_
The sales manager, a dog named Byung-wook, tends the MANDOO STORE.
It is a small general store located in Hamdeok, Jeju-do. Byung-wook, the sales manager, greets the guests even before they reach the door. The green door on a red brick wall and the fabric poster with drawings of the mandu are eye-catching.
Inside, the store is filled with items full of vintage touches unique to Jeju. You can find various items from plates and bowls to postcards.

MANDOO STORE