There are so many good things for foreigners to buy when they visit Korea! Our recommendations may vary depending on what kind of souvenir or gift you're looking for. Here are some of the most popular items:
Beauty & Cosmetics:
- Mask packs: They are very popular as gifts because they are diverse and affordable.
- Skincare products: Korean cosmetics are known for their high quality and innovative products. In particular, essences, serums, and creams are recommended.
- Color cosmetics: Lip tints, eyeshadow palettes, cushion foundations, and many more are loved for their pretty designs and good quality.
- Olive Young, Robs, Seacor: It is a good place to browse and purchase cosmetics of various brands at these drugstores. There are many stores in the Myeongdong area.
Food & Snacks:
- Seaweed: It is light and healthy, so it is a popular gift for foreigners. There are many varieties and flavors.
- Ramen: Korean ramen has a wide variety of types and unique flavors, so many foreigners enjoy it.
- Sweets & Snacks: Sweets with unique Korean flavors, such as honey butter chips, kobuk chips, and squid peanuts, are great for gifts.
- Traditional sweets: Traditional Korean sweets such as yakwa, milk and milk can be special souvenirs.
- Kimchi: If you buy vacuum-packed kimchi, you can enjoy the taste of Korea even in foreign countries.
- Ginseng products: A variety of ginseng products, such as red ginseng candy, tea, and extract, are great gifts for your health.
Souvenirs & Crafts:
- Hanbok: Traditional hanbok is a beautiful souvenir, but if you don't want to pay for it, you can also use miniatures or accessories made from hanbok fabric.
- Mother-of-pearl lacquerware: Jewelry boxes and mirrors decorated with mother-of-pearl are special gifts that embody the beauty of Korea.
- Ceramics: Traditional Korean pottery or ceramics with a modern design can be an artistic souvenir.
- Fan: Useful in summer, a fan with Korean drawings or patterns makes a good gift.
- Mask: Traditional Korean masks are unique and fun souvenirs.
- Stationery: Korean stationery has a beautiful design and many practical products.
K-Pop & K-Drama Related Merchandise:
- Albums, posters, merchandise: If you're a K-pop fan, your favorite idol's album or related merchandise would be the best gift.
- Drama-related goods: OSTs of popular dramas or related goods can also be good souvenirs.
Guitar:
- Traditional teas: A variety of traditional Korean teas, such as green tea, black tea, and corn tea, are healthy and fragrant.
- Chopsticks & Cutlery Set: The chopsticks and cutlery set with a Korean design is a practical souvenir.
- Glasses: In Korea, there are many types of frames and prices are reasonable.