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Seoul: Myeongdong to Jongno

Buruttrak in Myeongdong, a collectors' fixture since 1979 according to reviewers, then Seoul Record in Jongno for old vinyl and early K-pop releases. Finish with coffee and cocktails at Objktt Record Coffee & Bar.

Walkable · 2 stops · about 0.9 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?

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The 2 stops

  1. 1. Buruttrak

    Myeongdong · General · $$

    Long-running Myeongdong music store that reviewers describe as a collectors' fixture since 1979, with old Korean albums, CDs and LPs alongside K-pop.

    Tip: Open daily until 10:30 PM. A short walk from Objktt Record Coffee & Bar.

    37-1 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    See it in the app Map +82 2-776-6353

  2. 2. Seoul Record

    Jongno · General · $$

    Jongno shop for old vinyl and CDs, with early K-pop releases that visitors say are hard to find elsewhere. Reviewers call it nothing fancy, but a place to find your piece.

    Tip: In the Samsung Jong-Ro Tower. Open 10 AM to 7:30 PM, so go before the evening.

    Samsung Jong-Ro Tower, 154 종로1.2.3.4가동 Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    See it in the app Map +82 2-2265-9298

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

Last Stop Suggestion

Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.

  1. Objktt Record Coffee & Bar

    Vinyl cafe · Myeongdong · General · $$

    Fourth-floor Myeongdong coffee and cocktail bar playing great music from late morning, with friendly staff.

    Tip: Open daily from 11:30 AM; look for the fourth floor.

    South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, 58 4층

    Hours
    Monday11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Tuesday11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Wednesday11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Thursday11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Friday11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Saturday11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Sunday11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    See it in the app Map +82 50-71410-7913

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