Convenience Store 편의점

Most convenience stores in Korea are open 24 hours and are a life-saving place for travelers. You can buy a full meal, drinks, snacks, medicine, umbrellas and phone chargers. Many have a seating area with hot water so that you can eat cup noodles right away. Triangle kimbap, lunch boxes and sandwiches are cheap and tasty, while ice cream and snacks are often sold at discounts like 1+1 (buy one, get one). This page gathers the general names of items you will see on the shelves. You also need a few polite phrases for the counter, such as asking for a bag or for the food to be heated. You will pay at the counter, and cards are accepted almost everywhere.