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[Enigma]

I live in a small city and all the hardware stores I've found here are tiny. Usually they're the size of a small convenience store. But even when I've been in the bigger cities (Seoul, Busan, etc.), I've never noticed any big hardware stores. I realize Koreans tend to hire people to do their renovations so there's less demand for a big-box style hardware store, but do any of you know of any big stores in Seoul? And if so, where are they? (nearest subway station would be great)

Thanks

[PigeonFart]

I've noticed the same thing. Even in Seoul the hardware stores are tiny. I've never seen a big one anywhere, and i've been here a few years. If you find out, let me know too.

[ttompatz]

I have NEVER seen a big-box type of hardware store (ACE hardware, Home hardware, etc) in Korea.

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[daeguowl]

[fustiancorduroy]

[giraffe]

I've been to a few "big" hardware stores in korea ( daejeon). They arent Home depot big but they are big. The ones i went to had model kitchens, doors , blinds, hinges , drawer knobs , tools , power tools , nuts and bolts ect... all nicely displayed... kinda like the equivalent of a hi-mart except hardware store version.

Not sure what the name is. DOnt think its a chain but i could be wrong. YOu just have to look in the right place. Usually go where all the repair men go. Theres going to be blocks and a bunch of streets that all have hardware , wood , bricks concrete for sale ect.. much like how theres a motorcycle street, wedding street , pet street..etc.. theres a hardware / construction street... At least here in daejeon there is..

Reason i was there: My father in law is apt renovation man. he brought me a to a few to buy supplies for apt renovation/upgrades. They exists