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UNIQLO Opens Its First Prototype Store in Jeju – A New Attempt at the Donam and Seogwipo Locations

UNIQLO has simultaneously opened its first prototype store in Jeju’s Donam and Seogwipo locations. These two stores, which opened on April 25, 2025, are emerging as a new landmark in the Jeju area with their large logo cube facade measuring 5.8 meters in width and height.

A Local-Friendly Store Capturing Jeju’s Essence

UNIQLO Jeju Hot Place Brand News Store

The store’s exterior is decorated with a floor and stone walls made from Jeju basalt, harmoniously reflecting the local sentiment and materials within UNIQLO’s signature simple design. This is being recognized as an attempt that goes beyond a mere retail space, coexisting with local characteristics and brand identity.

Special Collaboration with Local Jeju Brands

UNIQLO Jeju Hot Place Brand News Store

To celebrate the opening, UNIQLO has teamed up with local Jeju brands to launch a special UTme!(YouTeeMe) limited edition t-shirt series. The participating brands are as follows:

• UMU – Handmade Pudding
• Gyuledal – Jeju Citrus Brand
• Donghwa Village – Jeju Oreum Scenery
• Hallasan Soju – Jeju’s Representative Local Liquor

A total of 8 types of UTme shirts will be sold exclusively at the Jeju stores, serving as meaningful items to experience the collaboration between local and global.

LifeWear, Infusing into Jeju

UNIQLO Jeju Hot Place Brand News Store

The ‘Life in Jeju, LifeWear UNIQLO’ project highlights the stories of people living in Jeju and how UNIQLO clothing permeates their daily lives. This booklet, featuring stories from various professionals such as horse caretakers and marine scientists, is available for free at the Jeju UNIQLO stores and can also be checked on the official website.

Brand Efforts for Environmental Consideration

Before the official opening, UNIQLO collaborated with Jeju National University’s environmental club RE:EARTH to conduct beach cleanup activities at key beaches in the region. This reflects the brand’s philosophy of making a tangible contribution to the local community.

UNIQLO is preparing various programs and content to establish itself as a LifeWear space loved by both locals and tourists. If you visit Jeju, be sure to experience UNIQLO’s new challenge at the Donam and Seogwipo locations.

Source: UNIQLO Korea