Abstract: Anyone who travels to South Korea knows that Korean skin care products and cosmetics must be bought. In addition to these, there are also many Korean specialties or souvenirs that are worth buying back home. Korean seaweed is delicious and Shin Ramyun is also very unique. In addition, Korean ginseng is also the first choice for Korean high-end gifts. Here are some recommended souvenirs worth buying in Korea. Rice cakes

They are generally sold in Korean supermarkets. Korean rice cakes taste very good. In addition, there are many styles, so rice cakes are very much like gifts. In Korea, when people visit relatives, they give rice cakes they make. If you like it, you can buy some to take home and give to your elders.

Red Ginseng

Korean ginseng is a great supplement known to people around the world. And among Korean ginseng, red ginseng is very famous. Many people may not know much about red ginseng. Compared with white ginseng, red ginseng is more anti-cancer than white ginseng if its own nutrition is not destroyed. Among the many types of red ginseng, the red ginseng from Cheong Kwan Jang is very famous. If you go to Korea, you must buy a box of red ginseng that can nourish the body.

Doenjang

Korean doenjang has relatively high nutritional value and taste. In fact, the fermentation degree of Korean doenjang is relatively difficult to control. Although many people may not be used to Korean doenjang, it is more suitable for tourists with heavier tastes, and this kind of doenjang can also be used to make delicious doenjang soup.

Leather products

The leather products produced in South Korea are excellent in terms of raw materials and manufacturing technology. The clothing culture formed by Koreans' exquisite craftsmanship and the climate with distinct four seasons has developed a variety of products not only in clothing but also in decorative items. Therefore, in addition to jackets, skirts, and coats, a wide range of leather products produced in Korea, including wallets, belts, handbags, and travel bags, are very popular among tourists. Especially eel leather products are the most famous. Leather products with novel designs, various colors, high-quality colors and low prices have become one of the indispensable shopping items for tourists.

Laver

One of the favorite souvenirs of Chinese and Japanese tourists coming to Korea is laver. Crisp and salty, Korean seaweed is popular in both East and West. Westerners like to eat seaweed like biscuits, while Chinese and Japanese people like to eat it wrapped in rice. Tourists have heard that Korean seaweed is delicious and buy it everywhere, but in fact the seaweed sold on the streets in Myeongdong is not that delicious. Instead, it is recommended to go to supermarkets or large shopping malls to buy the seaweed that Koreans eat, which is truly delicious. It's easy to buy, lightweight, and very popular as a gift!

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A super popular snack that foreign tourists rush to buy in Korea. It tastes better than the brownies sold in snack shops and has beautiful packaging. It has gained explosive popularity among Chinese and Japanese tourists. Recently, snack gift sets have been launched for foreign tourists.

Cosmetics

Korea’s cosmetics have always been loved and sought after by domestic customers, and are often the first choice for everyone’s shopping. Cosmetics brands have also evolved from the relatively high-end “Sulwhasoo” Everything from popular "Innisfree" to more popular ones. Moreover, each cosmetics brand also produces some small products that are very popular and suitable for giving as souvenirs.

Ramen

Scenes of eating ramen often appear in Korean TV dramas, and foreigners affected by this often come to Korea to look for Korean ramen. At first I tried it out of curiosity, but later many foreigners were fascinated by the spicy taste of Korean ramen. Recently, the spiciness of Korean turkey chow mein has attracted attention and become a hot topic in the West.

Face Mask

With the Korean wave boom, interest in K-beauty has also increased, and the product that foreigners are most concerned about is sheet mask. South Korea is the master of sheet masks. Chinese and Japanese tourists buy dozens or hundreds of them as soon as they arrive. It is cheap, effective, and easy to use, so it has become a must-buy product for tourists visiting Korea.

Soju/Makgeolli and other Korean liquors

Just like buying French wine in France, of course you need to buy Korean liquor in Korea. The most Korean soju and makgeolli seem to be very suitable for foreign tastes. Along with soju, which has been a hot seller for many years, sales of makgeolli have also increased dramatically recently. Not only middle-aged people, but also female tourists also love drinking makgeolli.