Online shopping
Over the past few years, there has been a steady increase in availability of imported foodstuffs and other products on Geoje island. It is now possible to find a wide variety of non-Korean items in the supermarkets, World marts and organic stores. If there is anything you need but can’t find locally, you can always use one of the online shopping sites. Online sites also provide an alternative if you have difficulties finding clothes items your size. Some popular online sites are listed below.
(Note: If using an overseas site (eg iherb or Amazon), you might be asked for a personal customs code (PCC). This blog will assist you with getting your PCC. Make sure to use all caps when entering information. Website: https://www.kimchimobile.com/guide-to-obtaining-and-using-a-personal-customs-code-pcc-for-foreigners-in-south-korea/
http://www.iherb.com – US-based online shopping site selling groceries, health products, personal care products etc.
http://m.grfarm.co.kr/ – online shopping for fresh vegetables & herbs: endive, parsnip, brussel sprouts etc. This is a local service, which has the advantage that orders arrive more quickly than by ordering from outside Geoje. The site is in Korean but very simple to understand using Google translate.
http://english.gmarket.co.kr – One-stop online shopping centre in Korea. Korea’s number 1 shopping site in English.
https://slowbox.kr/ – Organic/low pesticide seasonal produce company delivering straight to your door. English language website.
http://www.maitreartisan.kingeshop.com – French bakery. Busan-based, the company delivers on Saturdays to your door in Geoje.
http://www.expatmart.co.kr – Home care products, personal care products, a wide range of international groceries.
http://www.ezshopkorea.com – COSTCO products (no COSTCO card needed), books, games and more.
htttp://www.fatbag.co.kr – Shopping service for groceries, furniture (incl. from IKEA), electronics, sports, toys, office & school supplies etc.
http://www.urhomekorea.com – Online groceries, meal deliveries, buy/sell used cars and errand service.
http://www.indianshopkorea.com – Online Indian food store. Rice/wheat, spices, oil, ghee, snacks, sweets.
http://www.the-tjgroup.com – Online Indian food, clothes, mobile phones and more.
www.bakingnara.co.kr – Online baking store supplying home baking ingredients and baking equipment.
photobookkorea.com – Create photo books, photo gifts, calendars, postcards, greeting cards etc.
www.kurly.com – simply an Amazon Fresh for Korea. If order comes in before 11 pm, it will arrive by 7 am next day.
https://www.instagram.com/lekkersaffaspaza/ South African shop based in Seoul, selling South African products and merchandise.
https://verykorean.net – Geoje-based site run by French-Korean husband and wife team, selling fresh locally grown organic pineapple, French design baby carrier and gift items.