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Myeongdong Overhaul: Mandatory Price-marking to Curb Deceptive Practices

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Myeongdong, renowned for its shopping scene and bustling with international tourists, is taking proactive steps to reshape its reputation from a “price-gouging haven.” Jung Ward office in Seoul revealed plans on Tuesday to designate Myeongdong as a mandatory price-marking zone, effective from October, aimed at eliminating deceptive pricing practices. [...]

Street Vendors in Myeongdong to Close on Christmas Eve for Safety Measure

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Street vendors in Myeongdong, a major shopping district in downtown Seoul, will be closed on Christmas Eve as part of crowd management measures, officials said Wednesday. A total of 362 vendors have agreed with the office of Junggu Ward covering the district to keep their businesses closed on the [...]