Buzz
From budget-friendly markets at night and subway stations to high-end brands in luxury malls, South Korea offers a shopping experience for every budget:
- Fashion: Discover an array of shirts, sweaters, T-shirts, shoes, etc., featuring diverse designs and materials for both men and women.
- Cosmetics: Easily find beauty shops and official outlets of top brands like Laneige, Innisfree, The Face Shop, Skinfood, Missha, and more.
- Seaweed: A perfect gift, choose from a variety of dried seaweed packs for soups, kimbap wrapping, a rice side dish, or just as a snack.
- Ginseng: A precious food and medicinal item, making for a valuable present.
- Other Items: Explore traditional Korean souvenirs, kimchi-making ingredients, sweets, fruits, electronics, and more.
Must-visit shopping destinations in South Korea include Dongdaemun Market, Myeong-dong, Itaewon, Namdaemun Market, Chungjangno Street in Seoul, Lotte Duty Free, Shinsaegae Duty Free, Incheon International Airport's duty-free zone, and Geumsan Ginseng Market.
Shopping malls open from 10 AM to 10 PM daily, while markets might stay open until 11 PM.
Small shops in markets usually do not allow trying on clothes, and tax refunds are not available. For large stores or malls, purchases over 30,000₩ qualify for a tax refund, available directly at some shops or at airport tax refund counters.
