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adam_n



Joined: 26 Jan 2011
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:45 am    Post subject: hardware store in Seoul? Reply with quote

I need to replace some nuts and bolts and a door hinge in my apartment.

I asked many of my friends if they knew of a hardware store to get such items and all I found was a crappy little place in an underground shopping mall which didn't have anything I needed.

Any help would be great. Thanks.
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nathanrutledge



Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh

PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guro or Cheongyecheon.

Guro Station, on the northwest exit, cross the plaza and cross the street. Guro Tool Market is the largest in Korea.

Second place is along the Euljiro/Jongno-ro, by the stream. It's the second best place to go (or first best IF you know the stores - great place between Euljiro something and Jongno 3-ga). Either way, that's where you go.
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PigeonFart



Joined: 27 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've noticed a lack of hardware stores in Korea. I guess they're hidden away in the back alleys. I guess there isn't enough space between all the coffee shops and phone shops in korea!

For your information the korean word for hardware store is 철물점.
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adam_n



Joined: 26 Jan 2011
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the info!
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jvalmer



Joined: 06 Jun 2003

PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

PigeonFart wrote:
I've noticed a lack of hardware stores in Korea. I guess they're hidden away in the back alleys. I guess there isn't enough space between all the coffee shops and phone shops in korea!

For your information the korean word for hardware store is 철물점.
Koreans tend not to do a lot menial work themselves, they'll often call someone even if it's a simple as dropping a blue cleaning puck into the toilet tank.
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