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Scaggs · Joined: 19 Sep 2006

Hey all,

This is really lame of me, but I just can't find where to buy simple stationary and envelops (maybe even air mail envelops). The owner of the hostel I am staying at suggested a post office, and I tried that skeptically and no dice. I figure if I headed to a big shopping area I could track it down, but is there a commonly found store that might sell what I am looking for? In the US, I would just pick it up at any old drug store or supermarket. I am near Hapjeong station near Hongdae if that is relevent.

Thanks for the help as always!

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

There is a chain of stationery stores called "Morning Glory" and you can get a variety of stationery, paper, and art supplies there.

Sorry, I don't know of one in your area.

ilovebdt

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Just go to Sinchon and try some of the stores around there. Look for school supplies if you really need. Paper really is not hard to find.

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003

Go to Shinchon Station, and out exit 6, you'll see a big stationery store right there called Alpha that will be able to handle all of your paper needs. Sorry I don't know of a place in Hapjeong.

Oh, and when I was new I had trouble finding paper, too. I was doing all of my writing in sketch pads meant for little kids for months.

Now I do all of my writing in a notebook that says "Playing With Myself" on the cover.

Welcome to Korea.

Smee · Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Location: Jeollanam-do

I wanted to write a "thank you" note, and it took me some time to find plain paper (that is, paper without cartoons, or Konglish). It was to an adult, to an adult English teacher, so I wanted to avoid that kind of garbage . . . but I think people back home would get a kick out of that kitschiness.

Not sure where you are, but you can try the above suggestions about "Morning Glory." If you're anywhere off the farm, you can walk around for a few blocks and you'll see a stationary store. Often they'll have "cute" stuff out front or in the windows---stuffed animals, trinkets, bags---but they have art supplies and paper. There are 4 such shops in my little town.

Failing that, try Emart, Homever, and other big box stores like that. They have the supplies you need.

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

Alpha is awesome!

Where did you find the "playing with myself" notebook?

Son Deureo! · Joined: 30 Apr 2003

Campus bookstore.

Satori · Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Location: Above it all

Nigga please...who writes letters these days?

Seani · Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Location: Chuncheon

Scaggs · Joined: 19 Sep 2006