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About Seoul Beauty Finds

Seoul Beauty Finds (https://www.seoulbeautyfinds.com) is an English-language K-beauty and shopping guide for visitors to Korea. It is written for travelers who want to shop for Korean skincare and cosmetics with confidence: where to go, how stores work, and how to keep costs and paperwork simple.

What this blog covers

  • Olive Young and other beauty stores: how they work, what to know before you visit
  • Duty free shopping: airport and downtown duty free basics
  • Tax refunds: how the tourist tax refund process generally works
  • Shopping streets and areas: Myeongdong, Hongdae, Seongsu and more
  • Practical shopping tips: payment, opening hours and planning your route

How posts are researched

Every post is built from official and primary sources wherever possible, such as official websites, operator and brand pages, and public information from government or public bodies. Each post shows a "Last checked" date so you know when the information was last reviewed.

Prices, opening hours, rules and availability in Korea can change without notice. Please treat the details here as a starting point and confirm with the official source before you go or make a decision.

Editorial independence

Seoul Beauty Finds does not accept payment to cover or rank products or stores. If a post ever includes affiliate links, it will be clearly marked in that post.

About the author

Seoul Beauty Finds is written by an independent writer who prefers to stay anonymous. The focus is on clear, checked information rather than on the writer.

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