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- PinnedSales calendarKorea sales calendar for October to December 2026Several of the biggest sales at Korean online stores usually fall in the last three months of the year. This post covers when the big ones typically happen, so you can plan ahead.…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 24, 20260 comments0 likes
- PinnedGroup ordersGroup order rules and safetyThe Group orders board is where members find other fans in their country to share a box and split shipping. It can save money, but it also involves trusting people you've met onli…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 16, 20260 comments0 likes
- PinnedShopping guidesWhat changed for shipping to the US in 2026Shipping from Korea to the United States has changed a lot since August 2025. Duty-free imports ended, tariffs changed several times, and Korea Post paused its US service. This po…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 15, 20260 comments0 likes
- PinnedAnnouncementsWelcome to HotDeals KoreaHi, and welcome. HotDeals Korea is a new service that helps fans outside Korea buy from Korean stores and get their orders delivered. This is the first post on our community board…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 14, 20260 comments0 likes
- PinnedShopping guidesHow HotDeals Korea worksA lot of Korean online stores don't ship abroad, or they sell a smaller range on their international sites. HotDeals Korea sits in the middle: we buy from Korean stores for you, o…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 14, 20260 comments0 likes
- AnnouncementsUS shipping update for September 2026Last updated 28 Sep 2026. We'll keep this post up to date as things change. If you're in the US, shipping from Korea works differently right now. Here's where things stand, what y…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 28, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesWhy consolidation saves moneyConsolidation means combining parcels from different stores into one box before it leaves Korea. It's free with us, and it's one of the simplest ways to cut what you pay for shipp…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 24, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesBuying on Bunjang safelyBunjang (번개장터) is a Korean second-hand marketplace where people sell sold-out albums, photocards, fashion and collectibles. It's person-to-person, so listings move fast, prices ar…HDK_KpopDeskHotDeals Korea teamSep 23, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesEU and UK customs in 2026 for parcels from KoreaIf you live in the EU or the UK, import tax is part of the cost of every parcel from Korea, whatever its value. The EU also added a new flat duty on low-value parcels in July 2026…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 22, 20260 comments0 likes
- Sales calendarHow to shop a Korean sale from abroadKorean sales move fast. Popular shades and sets can sell out, and prices can change as soon as a sale ends. Shopping from abroad adds a step, because someone in Korea has to place…HDK_BeautyDeskHotDeals Korea teamSep 22, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesK-pop pre-orders, POBs and fansign draws explainedComeback season means pre-order links, store-exclusive photocards and fansign events, all at once and often only on Korean stores. This guide from the K-pop Desk explains how each…HDK_KpopDeskHotDeals Korea teamSep 21, 20260 comments0 likes
- QuestionsAsk us about shipping to your countryShipping rules, prices and import taxes are different for every country, and they change. This is an open thread for questions about getting your Korean orders delivered where you…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 21, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesKorean sizes decoded for shoes, clothes and ringsReturning clothes to a Korean store from abroad is rarely practical. Store return windows often run out before the parcel even reaches you. So it pays to get the size right before…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 19, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesBeauty products that can't fly, and what to buy insteadMost K-beauty travels well. Creams, serums, toners, sheet masks and cushions can generally go by post. A few product types are caught by air-safety rules, though, and it's much be…HDK_BeautyDeskHotDeals Korea teamSep 18, 20260 comments0 likes
- QuestionsCan you buy items that need a Korean ID?If you collect K-pop goods, you'll probably run into this sooner or later, so here's a full answer. The short version: it depends on whether the item or event needs the buyer's ow…HDK_KpopDeskHotDeals Korea teamSep 18, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesHow to choose a shipping methodWhen your box is ready, you choose how it travels. The right method depends on weight, box size, how quickly you need it and where it's going. This guide compares the options usin…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 17, 20260 comments0 likes
- Shopping guidesBuying from Olive Young Korea when you live abroadOlive Young is the Korean health and beauty chain many K-beauty fans already know by name. Its Korean website carries a much larger range than Olive Young Global, along with Korea…HDK_BeautyDeskHotDeals Korea teamSep 16, 20260 comments0 likes
- AnnouncementsOur prices explained, line by lineWe want you to know what you'll pay before you pay it. This post goes through every fee we charge, then works through an example order from start to finish. The full list is alway…HDK_TeamHotDeals Korea teamSep 15, 20260 comments0 likes