3 Warehouse-Style Pharmacies to Visit in Seoul
Since Korea’s first warehouse-style pharmacy opened in June 2025, these pharmacies have rapidly gained popularity among Korean consumers. The reasons are simple: prices are typically 20–30% lower, the product selection is extensive, and customers do not feel pressured to buy whatever a pharmacist recommends.
Here are three warehouse-style pharmacies in Seoul that Himedi especially recommends to its customers.
MediKingdom Pharmacy (Source: MediKingdom Youtube)
MediKingdom Pharmacy
Opened in Feb 2026, MediKingdom Pharmacy has become the most popular warehouse-style pharmacy in Seoul in four months. As beauty-focused retailers such as Olive Young continue to expand, MediKingdom Pharmacy has clearly differentiated itself by focusing on over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements. Located in Yongsan, in the heart of Seoul, it is also one of the largest warehouse-style pharmacies in the city.
- Address: 1st Floor, New Building, Electronics Market (ET land), 74 Cheongpa-ro, Youngsan District, Seoul
- Hours: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. (open on weekends)
- Tax-free
- Website
Seoul MegaFactory Pharmacy (Source: The Joongang)
Seoul MegaFactory Pharmacy
In June 2025, MegaFactory opened Korea’s first warehouse-style pharmacy in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, introducing cart-based pharmacy shopping to Korea. Earlier this year, it opend a Seoul location five times larger than its original Seongnam store, earning it the nickname " the Costco of pharmacies." Incorporating feedback from customers at its original Seongnam location, the Seoul store offers a more convenient shopping experience.
- Address: 3rd Floor, Homeplus, 291-7 Doksan-dong, Geumcheon District, Seoul
- Hours: 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (open on weekends)
- Tax-free
- Website
Myeongdong Ready Young Pharmacy (Source: CMN)
Myeongdong Ready Young Pharmacy
Of the three, this is the most foreigner-friendly option and the best choice for anyone interested in Korean pharmacy beauty products. Ready Yong Pharmacy has locations in Seoul - including Gangnam, Seongsu, Myeongdong, and Hongdae - as well as in Busan. The Myeongdong location, in particular, has emerge as a must-visit pharmacy for international travelers. It stays open until 12:30 a.m. and offer on-site interpreter services.
- Address: 7 Myeongdong 8na-gil Jung Distrcit, Seoul
- Hours: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
- Tax-free
- Official Links
About the Author
Donkyo Seo — Co-founder & CEO, Himedi
For the past 9 years, Donkyo has helped international patients navigate Korean healthcare. Himedi is licensed by Korea's Ministry of Health & Welfare (License #A-2016-01-01-2345).
