Things To Buy In South Korea - Best Korean Souvenirs To Bring Back Home From Daegu, Korea

Best Korean Souvenirs To Buy In Korea

One of the most enjoyable parts during traveling is shopping for gifts for your friends, family or yourself. If you are planning to travel to South Korea, you better check out this list of authentic Korean souvenirs. Also we will give you some information where to buy the items in Daegu.
Check out the list below. 

1. Korean Beauty Products

Korea is a skincare product paradise.
You should definitely buy skincare products and BB cream. They often sell top cosmetic brands at discount pricing. It is the great souvenir that gives you more value and less money to spend.

Where to find it?
 ▪ Grand Hotel Duty Free Shop (562-6, Beomeo-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu, Korea)
 ▪ Dongseongno Street in Daegu (Jungangro Station, Daegu Subway Line 1) 

2. Soju (Korean Alcohol Drink)

Soju is the top-selling alcohol in Korea. It’s not Korean vodka but Soju is just Soju! 

The alcohol content is around 20% or a little bit less than it. Soju is cheap and easy to get everywhere such as convenient stores or supermarkets unless you are not minors!

Where to find it?
Convenient stores, Supermarkets, E-Mart, Home Plus, 

3. Metal Chopsticks & Spoon Set

It’s definitely a must-buy item in Korea, especially for those who enjoy using Asian kitchen utensils. In Korea most people use metal chopsticks and spoons than wooden utensils. These would be great practical gifts for your friends or family.

Where to find it?
Seomun Market in Daegu, Daiso(1,000won Shop)

4. Hanbok

Hanbok is the traditional costume of Korea. It’s one of the must-have items when you look for something to buy in Korea. It can be a unique costume when you want to surprise your friends at costume parties. Also Hanbok costume is a great gift for little boy’s or girl’s birthday.

Where to find it?
Seomun Market in Daegu (115-378, Daesin-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea)

5. Cell Phone & Phone Accessory

As one of Korea's major exports, many types of electronics products are available.

In Dongseongno Street of Daegu, there is ‘Cell Phone Alley’ where cell phone stores are lined. You can purchase the latest smart phones also phone accessories from the phone accessory shops in the alley.

Where to find it?
Cell phone Alley in Dongseongno of Daegu

6. Velvet Items

If you want to get a special local product made in Daegu, we like to recommend velvet items at Youngdodaum Velvet Gallery. They carry beautiful velvet items made by the first developer of velvet fabrics in Korea.

Location
39, Gongpyeong-ro 4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea