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Gear you can actually buy in Korea.

English shopping picks for foreigners living in Korea. We focus on products available through Coupang, with plain-English notes on what they are good for and what to check before ordering.

🇰🇷 Settling in Korea — step by step

New here? These are the things to sort out, in the order most people hit them.

  1. Residence Card (ARC)The document everything else depends on — and the 90-day deadline.
  2. Korean phone numberA real-name SIM: airport prepaid first, then a proper plan, then 알뜰폰 to save.
  3. Bank accountWhat to bring, passport-only options, and foreigner-friendly banks.
  4. Transit cards & K-PassT-money on day one, then 20–53% fare rebates with K-Pass.
  5. Coupang in EnglishHow foreigners in Korea can switch language, sign up, pay, and use Rocket delivery.
  6. Food deliveryCoupang Eats in English, and when to use Baemin instead.

Apple accessories

iPhone

Cases, charging and protection you can get quickly in Korea.

MacBook & Desk

Ports, stands and storage to finish a MacBook setup.

iPad & Apple Pencil

Protection and input for writing, drawing and notes.

Apple Watch

Bands, cases and charging for daily wear to workouts.

AirPods

Cases, tips and the small upgrades that keep them comfy.

Wireless & MagSafe

Cable-free charging for the whole Apple kit.

Coffee gear

Grinders

Good coffee gear that is easy to buy in Korea, from entry hand grinders to reliable electrics.

Drippers & Brewers

Manual brewers with filters and accessories that are easy to find locally.

Espresso & Machines

Home espresso plus the upkeep that keeps a machine alive.

Kettles & Scales

The precision tools behind a repeatable cup.

Capsule & Milk

When convenience wins, and the gear for cafe-style milk.

Cups & Storage

Keep beans fresh and coffee hot.

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