Korea Era editorial · 2026-10-12

Check suitcase weight before the last souvenir stop

Make room and estimate the packed weight before buying another bulky item. Compare it with your airline’s current baggage allowance and any transfer-flight rules. A small-looking purchase can still change the luggage plan once packaging is included.

A convenience store at Godeok subway station in Seoul — Reference photograph, not evidence of current service or conditions.
Image credit: LERK · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized