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Smart Shopping & Tax Refund Secrets
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Smart Shopping & Tax Refund Secrets
From getting tax refunds to finding 10,000 won clothes in underground malls. Here are the pro tips to save your wallet in shopping paradise!
Immediate tax refund, underground malls, K-Beauty tips, and bag fees.
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Magic money back: Tax Refund
When shopping in Korea, look for the **'Tax Free'** logo.
If you spend over 30,000 won, you can get tax (about 6-10%) back!
The best way is **'Immediate Refund.'**
Show your passport at checkout, and they deduct the tax instantly.
Didn't get it instantly?
Keep your receipts and scan them at airport kiosks to get cash back.
ALWAYS bring your **Passport** when shopping. No passport, no discount!
10,000 Won Happiness: Underground Malls
The real fun of Korean shopping lies 'Underground.'
Visit 'Go-to Mall' (Express Bus Terminal) or Gangnam Station Underground.
You'll see endless rows of clothing stores.
The amazing part is the price.
Many T-shirts and pants are just **10,000 won (about )**!
Note: You often can't try on cheap items,
and refunds might be difficult, so choose carefully.
Paying with cash might get you a small discount!
Enter the Maze: Olive Young
Walking in Korea, you'll constantly see the green sign **'Olive Young.'**
This place is K-Beauty heaven.
You can freely test skincare, sheet masks, and makeup products.
Try them on without feeling pressured by staff!
The best souvenir is 'Sheet Masks.'
During sale periods ('Ol-Young Sale'), they often have 1+1 deals,
so it's the perfect place to buy gifts for friends.
Plastic bags are NOT free
Don't be surprised at marts, convenience stores, or Daiso.
In Korea, plastic bags are **NOT free** to protect the environment.
If the staff asks, "Do you need a bag?"
you must pay about 50-100 won if you say "Yes."
The best way is to carry a reusable **Eco-bag**.
Save money and save the planet!