Top 3 Things to Buy in Seoul

  South Korea, especially Seoul, is the perfect place for shopping. Here are top 3 things to buy in Seoul, South Korea. They are not only good for yourself, but also good as souvenirs to your family and friends.

1. Korean Beauty Products

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

  As Korean entertainers become famous, K-Beauty is a big hit these days. Koreans take their beauty seriously. Many of Korean seem to have good skin textures and they look nicer than other Asians. That's why people are more interested in Korean beauty products. In Korea, you can find a lot of decent products, from basic products to makeup products, at a reasonable price even in the road shops. No matter what you pick, you’re sure it’s of high quality. The most popular beauty items are mask packs. Especially, mask packs with cute characters or high-performance mask packs are one of the many foreigners purchases. Korean beauty products will be a great gift for your co-workers, friends, or family, even the male members of your family. 

Where to buy: any cosmetic road shops in Myeongdong shopping district

Budget: Prices vary

2. Character Socks

   Foreigners' favorite Korean gift is socks. There are very cute socks with various characters, such as Batman, Psy, and even Trump! You can also add the sleeping socks in the winter, which can make you  have a good sleep. A pair of socks is only 1 dollar! For only 1 dollar, a pair of sock can be a truly personalized gift for everyone. That's why foreigners choose them as the best Korean gift. You can buy them anywhere–in malls and shopping streets. There are even vending machines that sell character socks in Seoul!

Where to buy: Myeongdong shopping district, Namdaemun market, shopping malls

Budget: 1 dollar(1000 won) above

3. Dojang(a stamp or seal)

  One of the foreigner's favorite Korean souvenirs is a handmade Dojang. In English, the Korean Dojang is also known as a stamp or seal. It is a really cool souvenir because it is unique. The Korean Dojang is a small stone engraved with your name in Chinese characters or Hangeul. Or it can be engraved with a variety of traditional patterns or your favorite phrases. This handmade gift can be a great gift for your family or friends even though they don't use it in everyday life. There are many Dojang stores in Insadong, and you can go to any shops to buy the Dojang.

Where to buy: any shops in Insadong

Budget: 20 dollars(25,000 won) above