#07. What are popular souvenirs in Korea?

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Korea has many unique and interesting souvenirs that travelers can bring back home. Some popular souvenir items include:

1. Traditional Korean clothing: Hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing, is a popular souvenir item that can be purchased at many markets and souvenir shops.
2. Korean cosmetics and skincare products: As mentioned earlier, K-beauty is incredibly popular, and many Korean cosmetics and skincare products make excellent souvenirs.
3. Korean snacks and food items: Korean snacks such as roasted seaweed, honey butter chips, and rice cakes make great gifts for friends and family back home.
4. Korean tea and ceramics: Korean tea, such as green tea or traditional herbal teas, and traditional Korean ceramics, such as celadon pottery, are also popular souvenirs.
5. K-pop merchandise: Fans of K-pop groups can find many items such as albums, posters, and official merchandise at stores and markets.
6. Korean traditional crafts: Korean traditional crafts such as fans, paper lanterns, and mother-of-pearl lacquerware are also popular souvenir items.
7. Traditional Korean calligraphy: Calligraphy is an essential part of Korean culture, and calligraphy pieces make beautiful and unique souvenirs.