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Korean snacks to buy
A June 2026 Seoul Economic Daily report on Lotte Mart's Seoul Station store found sweet treats (Orion Bichobi, banana milk, honey-butter almonds) led last year, while ramyeon and savoury snacks — seaweed-soup ramyeon, gim bugak seaweed chips — rose this year. Convenience stores are the easiest place to try first.
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Can I bring Korean snacks home?
Packaged snacks are generally fine; check your country's rules on meat-containing products such as some ramyeon.
Where is the cheapest place to buy?
Large marts (E-mart, Lotte Mart, Homeplus) are usually cheaper than convenience stores and offer tax refunds on big purchases.
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