Leather products

The leather products produced in South Korea are excellent in terms of raw materials and manufacturing technology. The clothing culture formed by Koreans' exquisite craftsmanship and the climate with distinct four seasons has developed a variety of products not only in clothing but also in decorative items. Therefore, in addition to jackets, skirts, and coats, a wide range of leather products produced in Korea, from wallets and belts to handbags and travel bags, are very popular among tourists. Especially eel leather products are the most famous. Leather products with novel designs, various colors, high-quality colors and low prices have become one of the must-have shopping items for tourists.

Purchasing places: Minghuo Company, Itaewon, Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market.

Korean ginseng

"Korean ginseng" is undoubtedly synonymous with "ginseng". There is also a record in a famous medical book from the Liang Dynasty of China that “the best ginseng is produced in Korea.” Korean ginseng, recognized as a mysterious medicine that boosts vitality, has the highest health and medical effects in the world. Ginseng is divided into three types: water ginseng, dry ginseng, and red ginseng, and their prices vary widely. In addition to using the roots directly, we also provide a variety of products such as ginseng essence and powder products for the convenience of customers. Ginseng can be purchased at airports, duty-free shops, department stores, etc. If you can visit the Jingdong medicinal materials market, you can buy high-quality and low-priced ginseng.

Purchasing places: department stores, duty-free shops, ginseng sales centers, Namdaemun Market, Jingdong medicinal materials market, Geumsan, Ganghwa

Sporting goods

Tennis ( (Souba) Shoots, baseball gloves, Weixue clothing, golf balls, golf clothing, hiking boots, sports shoes and other sporting goods have long become popular products among tourists. World-famous brands and world-famous Korean brands are also popular due to their low prices.

Purchasing places: Department stores, Itaewon, Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market, Busan International Market.

Ancient artworks

Korea’s ancient artworks contain five thousand years of tradition and history. Its paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, woodware, metal crafts, etc. are numerous and dazzling. There are many types, ranging from pottery from the Unified Silla period to white porcelain from the Joseon era. Korean pottery can be found in Insadong Ancient Art Shopping Street, large and small ancient art museums, memorial halls, galleries, etc., which are full of traditional culture.

Shopping places: Insadong, Changanping Antiques Market, Hwanghakdong Market.

Apparel

South Korea’s fiber production industry has a solid foundation and is very developed. The quality and diversity of its fiber products have long been world-famous. Finished clothing and custom-made clothing made of various clothing materials can be purchased at low prices. This is the most significant feature of the Korean clothing market. In particular, custom-made clothing can be collected in just 2-3 days and is often cheaper than finished clothing from home countries. The colors, textures and trend-forward designs of children's and women's clothing add infinite fun to women's shopping. In addition to department stores, markets, and shopping malls, there are also stores specializing in famous brands in Myeongdong, Itaewon, Apgujeong, and other places.

Purchasing places: Myeongdong, Apgujeong-dong, Munjeong-dong, Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market.

Gemstones

South Korea’s amethyst, smoky quartz, etc. have long been famous around the world for their color and transparency, and their processing technology is also world-class. Amethyst, smoky quartz and other products made with abundant raw materials and advanced technology, and various designs have become one of the representative products. The jade in South Korea mainly includes white jade, topaz, red jade, black jade and other varieties. South Korea has rich reserves and can be mass-produced, so the price is cheap.

Purchasing places: Department stores, Myeongdong Shopping Street, Sogong Shopping Street, Hoehyeon Shopping Street, Yejidong Precious Metal Alley, Gangnam Precious Metals Shopping Street, Riri Precious Metals Sales Center.

Watches and jewelry

Watches and jewelry produced in South Korea are also popular products among general tourists and foreign businessmen. Watches range from the famous Korean brand Galaxy to toy watches for children. Jewelry has become the most ideal gift for relatives and friends because of its high quality, diverse designs and excellent color.

Earrings, rings, hairpins, etc. are all popular products among tourists and foreign businessmen.

Purchasing places: Yejidong Precious Metal Alley, Namdaemun Watch Alley, Itaewon, etc.

Folk crafts

Folk crafts are an important heritage representing the cultural level of the country. Dolls dressed in gorgeous Korean clothes, fans, masks, embroidery, wood carvings, teal ducks, kites, conch lacquer products, etc. fully embody Korean traditional culture and life art. These handicrafts that express the joys and sorrows of Koreans, ranging from small boutiques to daily necessities, are the best gifts. The Korean Traditional Crafts Museum in Gyeongbokgung Palace displays works of famous craftsmen (human cultural assets).

Shopping places: Itaewon, Namdaemun Market, Insadong, Changanpyeong Antiques Market, Hwanghakdong Market, Gyeongju Folk Craft Village.

Utensils

Korean utensils include celadon, white porcelain, pink and green sandware, etc., with various styles, colors, and textures. In addition to household daily necessities, they can also be used as decorative art utensils. There are also many. There are many types of utensils for general household use and traditional palace use, including lacquerware, woodware, glassware, etc., all of which are of high quality and low price. You can buy it in department stores, markets, and ceramics specialty stores.

Purchasing places: Department stores, Namdaemun Market, dishware specialty stores, Icheon Pottery Village.

(The content of this article was contributed by Baidu netizen Li Zhihuo)