{"id":8,"date":"2026-03-26T07:52:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rocketbuy.kr\/index.php\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T15:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T15:38:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rocketbuy.kr\/","title":{"rendered":"RocketBuy \u2014 Smart Shopping Guide for Foreigners Living in Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n  .rb{max-width:940px;margin:0 auto;padding:28px 20px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif}\n  .rb a{color:#4f46e5;text-decoration:none}\n  .rb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}<\/p>\n<p>  .rb-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a,#1e293b);border-radius:16px;padding:28px 28px 20px;margin-bottom:20px;color:#fff}\n  .rb-hero h1{font-size:24px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 6px;letter-spacing:-0.02em}\n  .rb-hero h1 span{color:#818cf8}\n  .rb-hero p{font-size:14px;color:#94a3b8;margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.5}\n  .rb-hero-links{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}\n  .rb-hero-links a{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);color:#c7d2fe;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;transition:all 0.2s}\n  .rb-hero-links a:hover{background:rgba(99,102,241,0.2);border-color:#818cf8;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}<\/p>\n<p>  .rb-section{margin-bottom:24px}\n  .rb-section-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;margin-bottom:12px}\n  .rb-section-head h2{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;margin:0}\n  .rb-section-head .sub{font-size:12px;color:#94a3b8}<\/p>\n<p>  .rb-mall-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}\n  .rb-mall{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;transition:border-color 0.15s,box-shadow 0.15s}\n  .rb-mall:hover{border-color:#4f46e5;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(79,70,229,0.06)}\n  .rb-mall-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;margin-top:6px;flex-shrink:0}\n  .rb-mall-dot.g{background:#22c55e}\n  .rb-mall-dot.y{background:#eab308}\n  .rb-mall-dot.r{background:#ef4444}\n  .rb-mall-info{flex:1;min-width:0}\n  .rb-mall-name{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 2px}\n  .rb-mall-name a{color:#0f172a}\n  .rb-mall-name a:hover{color:#4f46e5}\n  .rb-mall-desc{font-size:12px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.4}\n  .rb-mall-tags{display:flex;gap:4px;flex-wrap:wrap}\n  .rb-tag{font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:6px}\n  .rb-tag.en{background:#dcfce7;color:#166534}\n  .rb-tag.card{background:#dbeafe;color:#1e40af}\n  .rb-tag.arc{background:#fee2e2;color:#991b1b}\n  .rb-tag.kr{background:#fef3c7;color:#92400e}\n  .rb-tag.free{background:#e0e7ff;color:#3730a3}\n  .rb-mall-link{font-size:11px;color:#4f46e5;font-weight:600;margin-top:4px;display:inline-block}<\/p>\n<p>  .rb-divider{height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:24px 0}<\/p>\n<p>  .rb-guides{margin-bottom:24px}\n  .rb-guides h2{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 12px}\n  .rb-guide-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}\n  .rb-guide{background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;transition:border-color 0.15s}\n  .rb-guide:hover{border-color:#4f46e5}\n  .rb-guide h3{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 4px}\n  .rb-guide p{font-size:12px;color:#64748b;margin:0;line-height:1.4}<\/p>\n<p>  .rb-footer{text-align:center;font-size:11px;color:#94a3b8;line-height:1.7;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0}<\/p>\n<p>  @media(max-width:768px){\n    .rb-mall-grid,.rb-guide-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .rb-hero h1{font-size:20px}\n  }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"rb\">\n<p>  <!-- HERO: Compact, links away for newcomers --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-hero\">\n<h1>RocketBuy <span>\u2014 Smart Shopping in Korea<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Know what to buy, where to get it, and whether your card will work. For foreigners who actually live here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-hero-links\">\n      <a href=\"\/index.php\/first-days\/\">\ud83d\udce6 Just arrived?<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/index.php\/getting-started\/\">\ud83d\udd30 How shopping works<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/index.php\/smart-shopping-tips\/\">\ud83d\udcb3 Foreign card guide<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/index.php\/platform-guides\/\">\ud83d\udcf1 Platform guides<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- ===================== --><br \/>\n  <!-- SHOPPING MALL DIRECTORY --><br \/>\n  <!-- ===================== --><\/p>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 1: \uc885\ud569\ubab0 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\ud83d\uded2 Everything stores<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\uc885\ud569\ubab0 \u2014 one stop for most things<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot y\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coupang.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coupang \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s #1. Next-day Rocket Delivery. English beta app launched 2025. Foreign cards work for basic orders.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag en\">English beta<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">Foreign card (partial)<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">ARC for full features<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>          <a class=\"rb-mall-link\" href=\"\/index.php\/platform-guides\/\">Read our Coupang guide \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot g\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/global.gmarket.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gmarket Global \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Most foreigner-friendly. Full English, PayPal, no Korean ID needed. Slower delivery than Coupang.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag en\">Full English<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">PayPal OK<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag free\">No ARC needed<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot g\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11st.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">11ST (11\ubc88\uac00) \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Underrated. English available, international cards accepted, overseas shipping. Amazon partnership.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag en\">English<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">Intl cards<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.naver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Naver Shopping \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Best price comparison in Korea. Korean only. Naver Pay needs Korean bank. Worth it once you&#8217;re set up.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Korean bank needed<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 2: \uc2dd\ub8cc\ud488 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\ud83e\udd6c Groceries &amp; fresh food<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\uc2dd\ub8cc\ud488 \u2014 delivered to your door by morning<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot y\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coupang.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coupang Fresh \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Order by midnight, arrives by 7am. Widest selection. Needs Rocket Wow membership (ARC required).<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag en\">English beta<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">ARC for Rocket Fresh<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kurly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Market Kurly (\ub9c8\ucf13\uceec\ub9ac) \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Premium groceries. Dawn delivery. Great for imported\/Western food. Korean only, Korean payment.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Korean card only<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot y\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emart.ssg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Emart Mall \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s biggest supermarket, online. Bulk deals. SSG.com auto-translates to English.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag en\">Auto-translate<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean payment preferred<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot y\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeplus.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Homeplus \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Strong in household goods + groceries. Physical stores have good foreign food sections.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 3: \ubdf0\ud2f0\/\uac74\uac15 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\u2728 Beauty &amp; health<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\ubdf0\ud2f0\/\uac74\uac15 \u2014 K-beauty, skincare, supplements<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot y\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveyoung.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Olive Young \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s #1 beauty store. 1,300+ physical locations. In-store: any card works. Online: Korean phone needed.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag en\">Partial English<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">In-store: any card<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Online: Korean phone<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>          <a class=\"rb-mall-link\" href=\"\/index.php\/platform-guides\/\">Read our Olive Young guide \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amoremall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amore Mall \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Amorepacific brands \u2014 Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Innisfree, Etude. Premium K-beauty direct.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Korean payment<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 4: \uac00\uad6c\/\uc778\ud14c\ub9ac\uc5b4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\ud83c\udfe1 Home &amp; furniture<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\uac00\uad6c\/\uc778\ud14c\ub9ac\uc5b4 \u2014 setting up your apartment<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ohou.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ohouse \/ \uc624\ub298\uc758\uc9d1 \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s top home platform. Furniture, lighting, storage. Great product photos. Assembly included for big items.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Korean payment<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot g\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/kr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IKEA Korea \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Full English site. International cards. Delivery + assembly. Higher prices than Korean alternatives.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag en\">Full English<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">Intl cards<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mall.hanssem.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hanssem \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s largest furniture brand. Kitchen\/bathroom specialists. Showrooms nationwide.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot y\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\">Daiso (\ub2e4\uc774\uc18c)<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">\u20a91,000~\u20a95,000 store for household basics. 1,400+ physical stores. Walk in, grab what you need.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">Any card in-store<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag free\">No setup needed<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 5: \uc804\uc790\/\uac00\uc804 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 Electronics &amp; appliances<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\uc804\uc790\/\uac00\uc804 \u2014 phones, laptops, home appliances<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-himart.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HiMart \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Lotte&#8217;s electronics chain. Physical stores + online. Best for appliances. Price matching available.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">In-store: any card<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danawa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Danawa \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s best electronics price comparison. Extremely detailed specs. Korean only, no foreign registration.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Korean ID to register<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 6: \ud328\uc158 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\ud83d\udc55 Fashion<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\ud328\uc158 \u2014 Korean style, streetwear, basics<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musinsa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Musinsa \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s biggest fashion platform. Streetwear + basics. Amazing deals. Korean only interface.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Korean payment<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wconcept.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">W Concept \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Curated Korean designer fashion. More premium than Musinsa. Clean aesthetic.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 7: \uc911\uace0 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\u267b\ufe0f Secondhand &amp; local deals<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\uc911\uace0\uac70\ub798 \u2014 furniture, electronics, move-out sales<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daangn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Daangn \/ \ub2f9\uadfc\ub9c8\ucf13 \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Korea&#8217;s #1 local marketplace. Meet in person, pay cash. Perfect for furniture when moving in\/out.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only app<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag free\">Cash \u2014 no payment system<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>          <a class=\"rb-mall-link\" href=\"\/index.php\/platform-guides\/\">Read our Daangn guide \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot r\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m.bunjang.co.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bunjang (\ubc88\uc7a5) \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Online flea market. Shipping available (unlike Daangn). Good for electronics, K-pop goods.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag kr\">Korean only<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag arc\">Korean payment<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CATEGORY 8: \ud3b8\uc758\uc810\/\uc624\ud504\ub77c\uc778 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rb-section\">\n<div class=\"rb-section-head\">\n<h2>\ud83c\udfea Walk-in &amp; convenience<\/h2>\n<p>      <span class=\"sub\">\uc624\ud504\ub77c\uc778 \u2014 no app, no account, just walk in<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-grid\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot g\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\">CU \/ GS25 \/ 7-Eleven<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">On every block. Snacks, drinks, basics, SIM cards, phone chargers. 1+1 and 2+1 deals daily.<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-tags\">\n            <span class=\"rb-tag card\">Any card<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"rb-tag free\">No setup<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-dot g\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-info\">\n<div class=\"rb-mall-name\">Emart \/ Homeplus \/ Lotte Mart<\/div>\n<div class=\"rb-mall-desc\">Big box stores. Groceries, household, electronics, clothing \u2014 all in one. 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