Apple Announces New Store in South Korea With Special Wallpaper Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple will be opening its largest store in South Korea in the Myeongdong neighborhood.

The grand opening of Apple Myeongdong will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. The opening will require a reservation, which can be placed through Apple's website starting Thursday, April 7 at 8 a.m. local time.

To celebrate the grand opening, Apple shared a short video and made a special wallpaper available to download for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In a recent issue of his newsletter about Apple retail, Michael Steeber said the video and wallpaper are inspired by a traditional Korean art style known aschaekgeori.

Safety measures will be in place at Apple Myeongdong, with the compulsory wearing of masks, physical distance, and temperature checks. The sessions allow customers to learn skills related to photography, art, design, video, coding, music, and more using Apple products and accessories, with free reservations available through Apple's website.

Apple Myeongdong will be the 518th retail store in the world and the third in South Korea.