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What to Buy at Gimhae Airport Duty Free (Busan): The Coffee You Can Only Buy in Korea
Leaving Korea from Busan? The easiest gift to grab on your way out is SEJA COFFEE — a Korean coffee mix sold only at Korean duty-free, at Lotte Duty Free in Gimhae International Airport (international departures, food section), which even has an on-site aroma-sampling counter so you can try it first. One box holds 20 individually wrapped sticks, so it splits cleanly among coworkers or friends; it's zero added sugar, light to pack, and every stick carries a fortune message with one rare Golden Stick hidden in each box. Gimhae is SEJA's first global store, and the aroma-sampling counter makes it the easiest place to buy.
What to look for at Gimhae duty-free
- Something that splits cleanly. Individually wrapped beats one big box when you hand out to a group.
- Light and shelf-stable. Nothing that melts or crushes on the flight home.
- Korea-only. A gift you can't buy at home reads as a real souvenir.
- Smell before you buy. Both Gimhae and Gimpo have on-site aroma-sampling counters — rare for an airport gift.
Why SEJA is the easy Busan pick
- Korea-only. Sold solely at Korean duty-free — not on Amazon or in overseas Korean grocers.
- 20 individually wrapped sticks = up to 20 people. One sealed stick each, no portioning.
- Zero added sugar. Stevia keeps the familiar Korean coffee-mix sweetness.
- A talking point. A fortune on every stick, plus one Golden Stick per box.
- Aroma sampling on-site. Smell the roasted-rice fragrance before you decide.
Which size to buy
Three sizes at the counter:
- Original 20-pack (US$14) — try it, or give to a few people.
- 3-box set (60 sticks) — the most-picked option for a team.
- 3+1 set (80 sticks, US$42) — one box free; best per-stick price for a big group.
Where exactly at Gimhae
- Lotte Duty Free · Gimhae International Airport (Busan) — International Departures, food section, with an on-site aroma-sampling counter. *SEJA's first global store — now open.*
- Gimhae serves short-haul routes to Japan, Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia.
- Also at Lotte Duty Free · Gimpo Airport (East Wing, Seoul, near Gate 37).
FAQ
- Where is SEJA Coffee at Gimhae Airport?
- At Lotte Duty Free in Gimhae International Airport (Busan), international departures, food section — with an on-site aroma-sampling counter. It was SEJA's first global store.
- Can I buy it outside the airport?
- No. SEJA is sold only at Korean duty-free (Gimhae and Gimpo airports). It isn't available via international shipping, on Amazon, or in overseas Korean grocery stores.
- How much is it?
- The Original 20-pack is US$14, with a 3-box set and a 3+1 set (US$42). All fit within Korea's US$800 duty-free allowance.
- Is it a good gift for coworkers?
- Yes — 20 individually wrapped sticks per box cover up to 20 people, with a fortune on every stick and one Golden Stick hidden inside.
- Does it contain sugar?
- No added sugar (0 g). Stevia and other sweeteners keep the familiar sweet Korean coffee-mix taste.
- Is there anything for website visitors?
- Yes — mention that you came from the SEJA COFFEE website at the counter and staff will give you one SEJA stick, free. One per person, while stocks last, at both Gimhae and Gimpo.