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[rock42]

I have been told it was hard to get clothes for large men in Korea. Has anyone found this to be true. I was also told that before I get to Korea I should try and pack as much clothes as possible because of avalibilty.
thnx all

[DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP]

I have some old clothes I'm willing to exchange for some extra large men. As long as they have good hygeine of course. I can, like, get them do do chores and stuff in the daytime and intimidate any one who tries to mess with me when I'm out in bars yo.

[rock42]

[Burndog]

rock 42....I think that he was taking the pee a wee bit. He was suggesting that he give you large clothing...and you give him large men. Genius really.

Now...it depends on how XL your XL is. I think that for some items such as jackets for Winter, you will find they have them quite large. For items such as t-shirts...you might struggle. People will say Itaewon...but I'm not sure. I use the internet for t-shirts, and find that shorts and trousers from Uniq-lo fit me quite well....and I am hefty, but not too hefty.

[rock42]

thanx fo rthe helpful info

[crossmr]

if you're a genuine XL in north america you'll probably be about a 110 shirt size in Korea. Standard stores stop at 105, but they sometimes have 110 in the back.
Pants size can be hard. XL you're going to far and above. The korean pants stop around a size 34-36, and occasionally 38, but these are not vanity sizes like in NA. A 38 korean is likely exactly 38 inches while in North America it could be upwards of who knows what. 40, 42, etc.
You'll have to head off to itaewon or buy it online.
Undershirts up to size 110 you can usually find in Emart or roadside shops. One chain store is called BYC.

[Lonewolf]

If you're going to be in the Seoul area no worries, but if you're not better bring a lot with you. There is an underground market in Iteawon who sells xl pants and the Mo Lee shop next to Mc donalds has xl shirts and so do some of the ladies on the streets as well.