How can I send flowers and gifts to someone in Korea using online services?
How can I send flowers and gifts to someone in Korea using online services? What are the popular delivery platforms and what should I know about Korean gift-giving culture?
Note: This is an editorial persona question created from common experiences of foreign residents in Korea.
1 Answer
Sending flowers and gifts in Korea is super easy with several great online services. Here's what's available:
Flower delivery
- Kukka: Trendy, beautifully arranged bouquets. Same-day delivery in Seoul. Prices start around 30,000 won. Website and app available.
- Flower Gift Korea (flowerkorea.com): Popular with foreigners, English-friendly site. Delivers nationwide. Great for sending from overseas.
- 1300k (1300k.com): Budget-friendly options, nationwide delivery
- Baedal Minjok app: Also lists local flower shops for quick delivery
Gift delivery services
- Kakao Gift (카카오 선물하기): Send gift vouchers through KakaoTalk. The recipient can redeem at stores. Coffee, cakes, meals, beauty products, etc. This is the most popular way Koreans send gifts.
- Coupang: Same-day or next-day delivery for physical gifts
- SSG.com: Premium gift sets, especially popular during holidays (Chuseok, Seollal)
Cake delivery
- Tous Les Jours, Paris Baguette: Order through their apps for same-day delivery
- Specialty cake shops are easy to find on Naver Map
Practical tips
- For Korean holidays, gift sets of fruit, Spam, or cosmetics are traditional and appreciated
- Kakao Gift is by far the easiest option if you have the recipient's KakaoTalk
- Most flower delivery services guarantee delivery within a few hours in Seoul
- Add a handwritten card option when available for a personal touch