Shopping · Seoul
Korean Hypermarkets (E-mart · Lotte Mart · Homeplus)
Open to allSource linked, conditions may varyIn person
No fixed end date - this offer may end without prior notice. Please confirm before use.
Summary
Big-box stores popular with foreign visitors for cheap snacks, ramen and gifts in bulk. Major branches offer an immediate tax refund at the cashier with your passport.
How to use
Shop, then show your passport at the cashier and ask for an immediate tax refund on qualifying purchases (e.g. Lotte Mart Seoul Station is a popular tourist branch).
Conditions for foreign visitors
Foreigner-ready
Overseas card accepted
Walk-in available
Passport required
Conditional discount notes
Immediate tax refund applies to single transactions of ₩15,000–1,000,000 (max ₩5,000,000 per trip) with a passport. Consumables (snacks, cosmetics) generally must stay unopened to qualify.
Address
E-mart · Lotte Mart · Homeplus — major Seoul branches
Source checked Jun 15, 2026