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Outside the main supermarkets there are many other retail outlets that you may want to use. These can be found in the area around school, the GEC or in Jeju City and Seogwipo and other bigger towns.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies here will generally stock all that you need. They have a variety of pain medication and other supplies. Many of the staff will speak English or you can use Google Translate to show what you need. The same system applies as the UK - some medication is only available via a prescription - others you can buy over the counter. There is a pharmacy in the GEC and several in Moseulpo.

Toiletries

One of the joys of Korea is the huge variety of beauty products and toiletries that you can buy here. Look out for the chain Olive Young which is similar to Boots in the UK. You can get many brands you will recognise from the UK, Europe and the US as well as fantastic local brands. You can source most vitamins and supplements, skincare, make up, hair products, bath and shower gels and lotions.

Books And Magazines

It is advisable to buy a Kindle or download the Kindle app onto your iPad before you come here so you can access all books quickly and easily. It is possible to buy some English books in the GEC. In Seoul, you can try Kyobo in Gwanghwamun for a big selection of English language books and magazines. Otherwise you can order online from The Book Depository and other sources though postage may be high. You can also use our well-stocked school libraries.

Markets

On Jeju you can source excellent fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dried goods and plants at the Five Day Markets which move around various locations including Moseulpo , Seogwipo and Jeju City. The closest is Moseulpo which is located - 1089-15 Hamo-ri, Daejong-eup, Seogwipo-si.

Clothing Outlets

You will need to go to Jeju City for most clothes stores and larger outlets. You will find a selection of stores such as H&M , Adidas,Nike Uniqlo; ABC Shoes, which features many top brands; and Duty Free outlets stocking all designer brands. In Seoul and Busan, you can find Zara, H&M, COS and much more. Shinhwa Resort close to school has wonderful new premium outlets.

Homeware / General

The big supermarkets and the markets stock pots, pans, crockey, electricals, glassware etc.

Korea is also home to the amazing store which is Daiso - it will soon be your favourite, too. It stocks everything from plug adapters to fairy lights; stickers to cling wrap; headphones to placemats. There is one on the main road into the GEC. There is also a store Modern House in Jeju City.

Online

Not everyone delivers to Korea, but more and more online stores do. Notably -

• www.iherb.com

• www.next.co.uk

• www.britishcornershop.co.uk

• www.ikea.co.kr

• www.amazon.com

You can also use two Key Korean online delivery services -

• www.coupang.com

• www.gmarket.co.kr

It is worth regularly checking these as they often change and update their services. Current staff and the rest of the GEC share tips and advice on Facebook groups and chats. See our Top Tips section later on.