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02:56 KST 10°C Cloudy
KOSPI 5,290.53 −1.58%
KOSDAQ 699.66 −0.77%
Samsung Elec. 206,000 +0.00%
SK Hynix 1,216,000 −4.78%
USD/KRW 1,336.54 +0.02%
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New North Korea at Night: Why the 2014 Space Photo Is So Dark
New Why Is Korea Divided? The 1945 Line That Became the DMZ
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What to Buy in Korea: 9 Souvenirs and Where to Shop

November 13, 2026November 13, 2026 Korea Travel 12 min read

Dorasan Station souvenir shop (what to buy in korea souvenirs)

The best souvenirs to buy in Korea are skincare and snacks, followed by seven other groups that pack well. Buy skincare at Olive Young (올리브영, Korea’s biggest health-and-beauty chain), snacks and ramen at any supermarket, crafts in Insadong and cheap small gifts at Daiso.