Things worth doing in Korea — K-glasses tour: new glasses in an hour
The K-glasses tour: eye exam, lens cutting and fitting in one shop, done in an hour. Three routes compared — Namdaemun, Dosan, Seongsu — with prices.
Shopping Spots
Daiso, convenience stores, Dongdaemun, underground arcades, stationery, vintage and glasses — price levels, shop character and tax-refund rules.
Olive Young Korea: What to Buy and Instant Tax Refund
Sheet masks, sunscreen, lip products — and your passport at the register: ₩15,000 in one transaction gets the VAT taken off on the spot.
Korean Convenience Stores: GS25 and CU Like a Local
GS25 vs CU vs 7-Eleven, the 1+1 deals where you grab the second item yourself, and the ramyeon machine that solves late-night hunger.