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[rawfooddan]

hello everyone,

I'm moving to seoul and I was just wondering where is the best organic food store in Seoul. Is there one thats better than the rest? if so, where is it?

[hubba bubba]

I think the concept of "organic" has yet to reach this fair peninsula.

There are a lot of "farmers markets" though.

[rockstarsmooth]

there are organic grocery stores everywhere around seoul. i live in a suburban area and there are 2 within one block of my place. most large supermarkets and department stores also carry organic products. prices are quite a bit higher than you might be used to, it's not mainstream yet. there's also a good labelling system to show how organic something is, there's a thread about it here somewhere...good luck finding it!
i buy milk, eggs, veg, cleaning products, condiments, kimchi, etc., all organic. i don't buy meat 'cause it's really too pricey for me. i haven't managed to find organic peanut butter that isn't insanely overpriced yet either...
good luck!
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[cmr]

At the Hyundai Department Store near where I live they have a special section for organic stuff, but just like back home it's way more expensive than regular stuff. I guess it's the same at any department store.

[The Cosmic Hum]

hmm...expect to pay at least 2 to 3 times more for organic products here in Korea...it is a bitter pill to swallow...but if you are into organics...then maybe you don't mind that too much.
In my travels...I have found the ShinSaeGae department store at the GangNam express bus terminal to be the best...but..as I said above...expensive.

[heydelores]

There's an organic store next to the Myeongdong Cathedral.

[seoulhiker]

There's a decent place near COEX called "Orga". There's also a pretty good place in Apgu-jeong. PM me if you want specific directions.