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Voyeur



Joined: 19 Jun 2003

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 7:07 am    Post subject: Need Gift from Korea Reply with quote

My brother is getting married in Poland next week. Technically it is noot his marriage as he was married in a civil service 7 years ago. But this is the Church wedding to make the Catholic polish in-laws happy. So it isn't a huge deal or ceremony and I dont need an elaborate gift.

I need to bring him something for their home that is something you can only get from Korea - but not too big since I have limited suitcase room.

Any ideas and where would I get it?
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Tokki1



Joined: 14 May 2007
Location: The gap between the Korean superiority and inferiority complex

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 7:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Insa-dong
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Bibbitybop



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You won't fit Insadong into your luggage. Laughing

Bring a tradtional Korean drum. You should be able to find one in Insadong. A Korean child is also a unique gift.
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Tokki1



Joined: 14 May 2007
Location: The gap between the Korean superiority and inferiority complex

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

lmao Laughing
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koreaking



Joined: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Omokyo, Seoul

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

just off topic a little, but how much do adult hanboks cost? i assume they gotta be custom made or are they available in pre-made sizes??
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crsandus



Joined: 05 Oct 2004

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

koreaking wrote:
just off topic a little, but how much do adult hanboks cost? i assume they gotta be custom made or are they available in pre-made sizes??


You can get them at any range of price you want. I got a hanbok on the cheaper side (but it's nice) for maybe W120,000. It was funny because my Mom shopped for it at a random store in Seoul when my Aunt owns and runs a hanbok shop in Seoul. Laughing

Oh and try to get the right size. Obviously this may be hard for you since they are in Poland but grab a friend that has as similar build to whomever you're buying for. The baggy/poofy nature of hanboks softens the need for perfect sizing.
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Voyeur



Joined: 19 Jun 2003

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

any other ideas here?

insa-dong is where I should go?
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happygirl



Joined: 20 Feb 2006

PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is a Korean paper craft called Han-Ji. They make beautiful boxes, chests and other small items. Many times they have a traditional Korean design on they. It would be a lightweight, special item that could only be found in Korea.
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