2 posts tagged with "Shopping"

Forget the glossy department stores in Gangnam. If you want to find the heartbeat of Seoul (and the best bargains), you must go to the traditional markets. Each market in Seoul specializes in something unique. You don't go to the Fish Market to buy socks, and you don't go to the Vintage Market to buy fish.

Here is your roadmap to the best markets and exactly what to buy in each.

South Korea wants you to shop. To encourage this, they have one of the most generous and easy Tax Refund systems in the world. The VAT (Value Added Tax) in Korea is 10%. After service fees, you typically get back about 6-7% of your purchase price. That might not sound like much, but if you buy a new pair of sneakers or stock up on skincare, it covers the cost of your dinner.

Here is how to get your money back without a headache.