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What to Buy at Gimpo Airport Duty Free: The Coffee You Can Only Buy in Korea
If you're leaving Korea from Gimpo International Airport, the easiest gift to grab on your way out is SEJA COFFEE — a Korean coffee mix sold only in Korea, now at Lotte Duty Free in Gimpo's international terminal (East Wing). One box holds 20 individually wrapped sticks, so it splits cleanly among coworkers or friends; it's zero added sugar, light and flat to pack, and every stick carries a fortune message with one rare Golden Stick hidden in each box. Gimpo mainly serves short-haul flights to Japan, China and Taiwan, so it's the last Korean shop you pass before a quick hop home.
What to look for at Gimpo duty-free
- Something that splits cleanly. Individually wrapped items beat one big box when you're handing out to a group.
- Light and shelf-stable. Short-haul or not, you don't want anything that melts or crushes.
- Korea-only. A gift you can't buy at home reads as a real souvenir, not a convenience-store grab.
- Right by the gate. Gimpo's international wing is compact — grab it on the departures route without a detour.
Why SEJA is the easy Gimpo pick
- Korea-only. Sold only in Korea at Olive Young Lotte Outlet Seoul Station (2F), Olive Young Doota (Doota Mall B2), Olive Young Nampo Town (3F K-FOOD), Lotte Duty Free Gimpo/Gimhae, and Lotte Internet Duty Free pre-order — not on Amazon and no overseas shipping.
- 20 individually wrapped sticks = up to 20 people. No portioning; one sealed stick each.
- Zero added sugar. Stevia keeps the familiar Korean coffee-mix sweetness; easy to give to anyone.
- A talking point. A fortune on the back of every stick, plus one Golden Stick per box.
- Light and flat. 190 g a box — slips into a carry-on without eating space.
Which size to buy
Three sizes at the counter:
- Original 20-pack (US$15) — 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$45) — one box free; best per-stick price for a big group.
Where exactly at Gimpo
- Lotte Duty Free · Gimpo International Airport (East Wing, Seoul · near Gate 37) — International Departures, after security, with an on-site aroma-sampling counter. *Now open (since June 2026).*
- Gimpo's international terminal runs short-haul routes to Japan, China and Taiwan; the Gimpo duty-free store's operating hours are 06:30–20:30.
- Also at Lotte Duty Free · Gimhae International Airport (Busan) — aroma sampling is available at both stores.
- Lotte Duty Free · Incheon Airport Terminal 2 (pop-up) — A limited-time pop-up at Lotte Duty Free, Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, from November 16, 2026 to February 15, 2027. Find SEJA COFFEE in the FOOD zone of DF1, beside the checkout counter in the departure area after security. Prices are the same as at other airport locations: US$15 for 20 sticks and US$45 for a 3+1 set.
FAQ
- Where is SEJA Coffee at Gimpo Airport?
- At Lotte Duty Free in Gimpo's International Terminal (East Wing), in the departures area after security. It opened in June 2026 as SEJA's second duty-free store after Gimhae.
- Can I buy it outside the airport?
- Yes. In Seoul, buy it at Olive Young Lotte Outlet Seoul Station (2F), Olive Young Doota (Doota Mall B2), or Lotte Duty Free Gimpo Airport near Gate 37 after security; in Busan, at Olive Young Nampo Town (3F K-FOOD) or Lotte Duty Free Gimhae Airport after security. It is also available by Lotte Internet Duty Free pre-order. No overseas shipping or Amazon.
- How much is it?
- The Original 20-pack is US$15, with a 3-box set and a 3+1 set (US$45).
- Is it a good gift for coworkers?
- Yes — each box has 20 individually wrapped sticks, so one box covers 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.
- Where can I find SEJA COFFEE at Incheon Airport Terminal 2?
- From November 16, 2026, SEJA COFFEE will be available at the Lotte Duty Free pop-up in the DF1 FOOD zone, beside the checkout counter in the departure area after security. Look for the display next to the counter.