SeoulLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• E-MartMarket leader
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• Lotte MartReliable
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• HomeplusLarge format
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• Hanaro MartProduce focused
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• CUMost common
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• GS25Very common
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• 7-ElevenUseful backup
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• Emart24Growing chain
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• Onnuri PharmacyLargest network
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• Medi PharmCommon chain
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• Optima PharmacyNeighbourhood staple
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• Seoul PharmacyMyeongdong reliable
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• Woori Bank Global ATM
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• KB Kookmin Bank Global ATM
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• Shinhan Bank Global ATM
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• Hana Bank Global ATM
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• CU Global ATM
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• GS25 Global ATM
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Myeongdong Embassy Exchange
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• Money Box Myeongdong
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• Myeongdong Ilpum Hyang
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• Myeongdong Jeil Exchange Center
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• WOW Exchange
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• Mega CoffeeMost visible
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• Compose CoffeeLocal favourite
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• Ediya CoffeeNeighbourhood staple
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• StarbucksWork friendly
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• Paik's CoffeeBudget staple
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• A Twosome PlaceDessert strong
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• The Hyundai Seoul
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• Starfield COEX Mall
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• Lotte World Mall
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• Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam
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• Lotte Department Store Main Store
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• Times Square Mall
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• Olive Young
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• Chicor
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• Daiso
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• LOHB's
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• SK Telecom
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• KT
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• LG U+
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• Woori Mobile
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Easy transportation around the city.

• Kakao TDefault choice
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• Uber TaxiTourist friendly
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• TADAPremium rides
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• BaeminMarket leader
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• Coupang EatsFast growth
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• YogiyoStill useful
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• CoupangDaily essential
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• Market KurlyPremium groceries
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• SSG.comDepartment grade
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• B MartQuick groceries
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• Homeplus MallSupermarket delivery
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• T-moneyDefault card
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• CashbeeWorks widely
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• NAMANE CardTraveler friendly
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• WOWPASSVisitor card
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Local maps and transit directions.

• Naver MapMost reliable
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• KakaoMapLocal standard
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• KakaoMetroSubway focused
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

• Seoul Bike TtareungiCity system
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• KickgoingScooters
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• SwingScooters
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• BeamScooters
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Wash and dry clothes.

• CleantopiaMost common
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• WashenjoySelf service
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• LaundrygoPickup app
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• FASTFIVELocal leader
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• WeWorkGlobal access
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• SparkPlusCorporate grade
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• D.CAMPStartup focused
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• SpoAnyLargest chain
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• GOTO FitnessModern chain
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• Anytime FitnessFlexible access
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• Fitness 24Budget access
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• YMCA SeoulEstablished
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• Asan Medical CenterTop tertiary
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• Samsung Medical CenterInternational clinic
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• Severance HospitalForeign patient desk
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• Seoul National University HospitalCentral Seoul
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• Seoul St. Mary's HospitalInternational care
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