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Shopping in Korea: Dongdaemun Toy and Stationery Street kids' paradise

If you love toys or have some youngsters running around the house, check out Dongdaemun Toy and Stationery Street! It’s a wholesale market specializing in Korean toys and stationery items.

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Great tips for haggling at wholesale markets in Korea

I’ve been to a lot of wholesale markets in Korea and even for a local like me, it can be intimidating. Here are some pointers that should help you find the perfect item at a perfect price. Remember, this should be fun!

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Useful websites for exploring Korea

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Korea Tip of the Day: Rules for priority seating on buses, trains

On trains and buses in Korea, there are generally two types of priority seats: one for transportation vulnerable individuals and another specifically for pregnant women.


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