Korean Stationary Stores and Art Supply Stores In Seoul
While I’ve visited plenty a stationary supply store in Seoul for basic necessities like printer paper and notebooks, it wasn’t until my daughter aged into the “must-have-the-cutest-everything” phase that I really delved into the stationary stores in Seoul. There are definitely stores that cater to the standard needs and stores that cater to the everything cute crowd so let’s break it down.
Korean stationary makes a perfect gift for friends and family back home and a charming addition to any desktop so make sure you know where to go, if you want the cute or chic-designed items versus the standard notebooks for school.
Whether you’re a stationary fanatic, someone who wants some cute Korean souvenirs, or someone just looking for a notebook, this list of stationary stores in Seoul and art supply stores in Seoul will have you covered.
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What to know
What you can find in stationary stores and art supply stores in Korea can vary depending on the brand but also you can find a ton of local mom-and-pop stationary stores and the families that run them get to choose what they stock. If you just need some notebooks and pens real quick, look for the nearest school because there are always little stationary shops near schools for the kids who are going to and fro every day.
When it comes to the big shops, even those won’t be like the huge Hobby Lobbys you’ll find in the US. My sister introduced my daughter to Hobby Lobby on our last trip to the US and we came back with a bagful of projects. The stores are just different in Korea and while they have a ton of awesome products, they are different than what you might be used to.
Generally, if you’re a tourist and just want some cute souvenir stationary, then you’ll be good to go with the list below. If you’re a local and trying to do more crafts and projects, you’ll probably have to shop hop a bit finding what you need, but also get to know the families that run your local stores, because they can help you and order things too! Happy crafting!
Stationary stores in Seoul
Artbox (아트박스)
- Cute goods and quirky designs.
- A bit more expensive than the basic stationary supply stores.
Definitely my daughter’s favorite place to buy cute Korean stationary supplies, Artbox is a famous chain store that you can find throughout Korea. They have a substantial and diverse range of stationary supplies likes pens, coloring books, notebooks, and stickers, but they also have water bottles, banks, lamps, and other quirky and cute home decor.
- There are many branches of Artbox in Seoul and around Korea, so just put it into your favorite navigation app and find the one nearest to you.
Alpha (알파)
- More of a basic stationary supply store.
- Budget-friendly goods.
More of the office supply store style, you’ll find less cutesy items and more of the basic necessities here including design pens and heavy paper notebooks for calligraphy. They have all of the paper in all of the colors you could need. If you’re working on a school project or need the basics like glue, tape, or similar, this is a good place to start.
- There are many branches of Alpha in Seoul and around Korea, so just put it into your favorite navigation app and find the one nearest to you.
Monami (모나미)
My personal favorite for pens now, Monami was established in 1963 and is now the biggest Korean stationary brand. You’ll likely see Monami products in almost all of the stores on this list, but if you want the complete Monami experience, visit their Monami Concept Stores in Seongsu-dong or in Insadong. At the concept store, you can create your own notebooks by selecting the paper and colored ink.
Seongsu-dong Concept Store
- Address: 104 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울시 성동구 아차산로 104)
- Hours: Every day: 10:00am ~ 9:00pm
Insadong Concept Store
- Address: 49 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울시 종로구 인사동길 49)
- Hours: Every day: 10:00am ~ 9:00pm
Morning Glory (모닝글로리)
- Budget-friendly high-quality goods.
- More of a basic stationary supply store.
A famous stationary brand in and out of Korea, you may have seen this one in other countries so you’ll know more or less what to expect. You can find everything from greeting cards to pens, notebooks, all of the colors of the paper you could want, and more.
- There are many branches of Morning Glory in Seoul and around Korea, so just put it into your favorite navigation app and find the one nearest to you.
Zero Per Zero (제로퍼제로)
- Budget-friendly well-designed stationary goods.
A lovely little shop with well-designed goods and a good sense for design, you’ll find a variety of unique stationary items including cards, stickers, posters, and washi tape.
- Address: 32 Huiujeong-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Hours: Monday – Saturday: 1:00pm ~ 8:00pm; Sunday: 1:00pm ~ 7:00pm
- Website: https://www.zeroperzero.com/
Point of View (포인트오브뷰)
A more refined stationary store. There are notebooks, stamps, postcards, cards, posters, and pens in a beautiful space in the popular Brooklyn of Seoul, Seongsu-dong. These are the stationary goods you’d want on your desk or to gift to your parents or aunts and uncles. Maybe not for the kids in your life, but chic and classic.
- Address: 18 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울시 성동구 연무장길 18)
- Hours: Every day: 12:00pm ~ 8:00pm (Closed the last Monday of every month.)
Object (오브젝트)
- Cute stationary goods and home goods.
All about the cute goods, Object is one of the oldest stationary brands in Korea and continues to expand their business through collaborations with local artists and designers. Object carries a lot of adorable stationary items. Beyond that, though, is considered more of a household goods store so you’ll find candles, handkerchiefs, fabrics and other items there that are just as adorable. If you’re on the hunt for cute stationary goods in Seoul though, you’ll want to stop in.
- Address: 13 Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울시 마포구 와우산로 35길 13)
- Hours: Every day: 12:00pm ~ 9:00pm
- Website: https://m.en.insideobject.com/
Noldagage Stationary (놀다가게)
- Specializes in webtoons character-related goods.
Stationary and home goods devoted to your favorite webtoons characters. Everything in the store is designed for the Korean webtoons fans in mind.
- Address: 161 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울시 마포구 양화로 161)
- Hours: Every day: 11:00am ~ 10:30pm
Allwrite (올라이트)
This paper paper paper everywhere and some stationary too is best known for the wide selection of paper products. You can find beautiful cards, journals, and other great paper goods in all of the colors and textures.
- Address: 41 Jahamun-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울시 종로구 자하문로 5가길 41)
- Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturday: 1:00pm ~ 5:00pm
Art stores in Seoul
Homi Hwangbang (호미화방)
- For the legit art projects.
- Budget-friendly to expensive.
Many years ago I was a curator with the Crazy Multiply art collective and was even in a couple of the shows we created and this was where we would head for the legit art supplies. Homi has been around for decades and is a popular art store in Hongdae for the creatives in the area. It’s huge so plan to spend some time there checking everything out.
- Address: 20 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Hours: Every day: 9:00am ~ 9:00pm (Closed on holidays)
- Website: https://www.homi.co.kr/
Two Hands Art (투핸즈화방)
A bit unique in that this art supply store also features a cafe so you can hang out between perusing the paints, brushes, canvases, and easels. If you’re not a painter, there are also postcards, magnets, and art magazines. It’s a chill place for artists.
- Address: 59-3 Cheonho-daero 130-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (서울시 광진구 천호대로 130길 59-3)
- Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:00am ~ 5:30pm
Dream Depot (드림디포)
Office and art supplies intermingle. This is a common brand you’ll find around so just search out the name and see where your nearest one is. They’ll have you covered with all of the basics for classroom work or for basic crafts and fun at home too.
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