Lotte Department Store (Main)
롯데백화점 본점
The department store at 81 Namdaemun-ro (the official page gives the lot address 1 Sogong-dong), northwest of Myeongdong beside Euljiro 1-ga Station. Its official page gives 10:30–20:00 Monday to Thursday and 10:30–20:30 Friday to Sunday and public holidays, with the restaurant floor open 10:30–21:00. Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 7 leads straight into the B1 floor. The Korea Tourism Organization's accessibility listing places accessible restrooms on B1 and the 6th floor, so it is a toilet option in Myeongdong during store hours.
Last checked: 2026-09-30·Desk-researched — not yet verified on site
Reservation
Payment
Lotte's global site (a chain-wide page) lists VISA, Mastercard, UnionPay, JCB and American Express, plus Apple Pay, Alipay and WeChat Pay. Individual brand counters may differ. Foreign visitors qualify for a VAT refund on purchases over 15,000 won, and purchases under 1,000,000 won can be refunded on the spot at payment with your passport (up to 5 million won per visit). Bring your passport.
Hours
Mon–Thu 10:30–20:00 / Fri–Sun & public holidays 10:30–20:30 · Closed: Occasional closing days (e.g. Mon 12 Oct 2026 per the official page)
Tips
- Per the official page, Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 7 connects directly to the B1 floor; with a stroller, take the Exit 5 elevator and cross the road to the main entrance. It lists Myeongdong Station as a 10–15 minute walk.
- Per the Korea Tourism Organization's accessibility listing, the nursing room and baby lounge are on the 7th floor, and wheelchairs and strollers can be borrowed at the information desk. The toilets are usable only during store hours.
- Hours and closing days were checked on the official store page on 30 September 2026. The official calendar also marks extended days (up to 21:00) and short days (closing at 15:00), so if you are arriving near closing time, check the official page.
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