Shopping guides
How to buy from specific Korean stores, sizing, shipping and customs — written by our team.
- PinnedWhat 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
- PinnedHow 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
- Why 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
- Buying 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
- EU 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
- K-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
- Korean 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
- Beauty 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
- How 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
- Buying 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