South KoreaLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• EmartMarket leader
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• Lotte MartMajor chain
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• HomeplusWide coverage
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• Hanaro MartLocal produce
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• No BrandBudget basics
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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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• Emart24Good basics
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• Onnuri PharmacyLargest chain
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• Optima PharmacyKnown network
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• KB Kookmin Bank
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• Shinhan Bank
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• Hana Bank
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• Woori Bank
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• NH NongHyup Bank
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Woori BankAirport reliable
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• Hana BankStrong FX desk
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• Shinhan BankMajor bank
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• KB Kookmin BankMajor bank
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• MoneyBoxTourist areas
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• Mega MGC CoffeeMost frequented
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• StarbucksMost trusted
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• Compose CoffeeVery common
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• Ediya CoffeeLocal staple
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• Paik's CoffeeBudget favorite
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• A Twosome PlaceReliable seating
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• Starfield COEX Mall
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• Lotte World Mall
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• The Hyundai Seoul
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• Times Square Mall
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• Shinsegae Centum City
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• IFC Mall
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• Olive YoungCategory leader
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• DaisoTravel basics
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• ChicorBeauty retail
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• SK TelecomLargest carrier
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• KTStrong coverage
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• LG UplusMajor carrier
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• Chingu MobileForeigner friendly
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Easy transportation around the city.

• Kakao TDominant
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• Uber TaxiForeigner backup
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• BaeminMarket leader
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• Coupang EatsFast rising
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• YogiyoUseful backup
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• Coupang Rocket FreshDominant
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• Market KurlyPremium groceries
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• SSG.comRetailer backed
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• HomeplusSupermarket delivery
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• TmoneyMost useful
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• NAMANEVisitor friendly
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• CashbeeRegional backup
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Local maps and transit directions.

• Naver MapBest default
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• KakaoMapStrong transit
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• TMAPDriving focused
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

• Kakao T BikeApp integrated
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• Seoul BikeSeoul standard
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• SwingScooter network
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Wash and dry clothes.

• CleantopiaLargest network
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• WashEnjoySelf service
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• Laundry24Coin laundry
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• FastfiveLocal leader
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• WeWorkGlobal standard
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• SparkPlusKorean operator
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• SpoAnyLargest chain
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• Anytime Fitness24 hour access
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• GOTO FitnessUrban chain
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• Asan Medical CenterTop ranked
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• Samsung Medical CenterInternational center
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• Severance HospitalForeigner trusted
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• Seoul National University HospitalMajor tertiary
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• National Medical CenterCentral Seoul
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