I'm a little partial, due to my long-term residency in this neighborhood, but I'd rate Itaewon among the best places in Seoul.
Itaewon is really the only district in Seoul with an international feel, and also the only district with the unfortunate shadiness that results from such a mingling of cultures/economic circumstances.
The shopping ...

itaewon is a more expensive version of burgos street,manila but great none the less! the food is good, dint see much of the drunks or violence that i had heard so much about. the lady drinks are very expensive and avoidable-there are better ways of getting company! good bargains in the alleys on clothes but u can be ripped if cant speak korean. woiuld i like to go bak? yes!

Read the reviews here and thought I would check it out. If you are after a limited view of Seoul with mediocre shopping and poor dining choices, check it out. Otherwise, keep looking.

Of items. I noticed at the end of one street/ally there were a furniture store as well as a store filled with Brass items. Being that I filled 4 suitcases of items I purchased to bring back to the stated, I knew it would only an unnecessary trip down this street/ally. I found Itaewon to be similar to China town in New York. The only 3 differences I ...

Pretty good. But good place to buy your knock off stuff. Exchange for US dollars is high demand in this area, so if you're in need of cash and in the area, this is the place.

Do not go here at night, unless you like seeing drunk people in the streets, and MP roving around in packs. This was my sole disappointment in my trips to Seoul. During the day it is a little different, but at night all the cockroaches come out. I was there for a couple of hours, and saw 3 GI's passed out in alleys, and 2 fights (which were ...

Lots of clubs, great nightlife and great shopping you can really bargain with the locals if you know what I mean

There is a very nice shop that sells very special accesories. Wait till i go again next week. I will add in the shop name

Itaewon is an interesting place to see, for its street vendors, and inexpensive shops. But I most enjoyed the variety of shopping experiences, from products that cater to westerners, to traditional Korean merchandise, antiques, and furniture. Also available here are reproductions of expensive items that can be enjoyed without the expense of ...