The majority of these stores work simply by only using self-service machines<\/strong> to check out goods. All of these stores have cameras installed for security and most are open 24 hours a day, with the benefit of cheaper product prices because there are no employees. Many people have noted that no employee shops create a more peaceful shopping environment as there are less people within stores at any given time. Check out 5 unique no employee shops in Seoul.<\/p>\n Inside the Hyundai Seoul<\/strong> the ‘Uncommon store’ encourages customers to have an uncommon shopping experience. The uncommon store is located on the 6th <\/sup>floor of the department store and is a no employee convenience store like no other. At this store you pay without cash or card. Once you enter the store there is no checking out of your items necessary- you can just grab your desired items and go. The store works by customers using the \u201c\ud604\ub300\uc2dd\ud488\uad00 to home<\/a>\u201d app. Once you have downloaded the app you can use the QR code provided to allow you access through the convenience store gates and to begin shopping.<\/p>\n The sensors around the shop pick up on customers\u2019 movements and items gathered and will charge you for your items automatically once you exit the store. The store prides itself on its ‘uncommon’ theme, with a regular rotation of interesting products. The majority of products available aren\u2019t easily found in Korea, making for each visit both fun and unique. The Hyundai Seoul is also a great place to check out too. As Seoul’s largest department store, it has many great branded shops and has photo opportunity areas installed all year long. Click here<\/a> for further information about all that the Hyundai Seoul has to offer.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong>\u00a0108, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Closest subway station: <\/strong>Yeouinaru Station, exit 1. Closest bus stop: <\/strong>Deohyeondae Seoul 19282 Opening Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>10:30am-8pm Weekdays, 10:30am-8:30pm Weekends<\/p>\n Damah Damah ice cream is claimed to be the largest of the no employee shops in Seoul, with over 200 different types of ice creams for sale. This store offers ice creams, candies, and snacks all at a discounted rate compared to convenience stores and supermarket prices. Damah Damah ice cream is located right next to Konkuk University, so it has become a hot spot for students to try out a range of ice creams flavors that aren\u2019t available anywhere else. Ice cream prices start at as little as 300 won<\/strong>, with the most expensive ice cream tubs being only 4,500won. Once you have decided which ice creams and snacks you would like to purchase, you can pay via the self-checkout in the store. For an extra 500 won you can even purchase an ice bag to ensure that your ice cream doesn\u2019t melt on your travels.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong>\u00a0 54 Achasan-ro 31 gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Closest subway station:<\/strong> Konkuk University station exit 3 Closest bus stop: <\/strong>Kondae Hospital bus stop Opening Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>12pm to 1am daily<\/p>\n The Ramen convenience store was previously featured on the tv channel KBS before as a unique experience to try out. There is a wide variety of ramen to try such as Korean staples<\/strong> like Shin ramen, Chapagetti and all the flavors of spicy Buldak noodles. At the restaurant, you can also add extras to your ramen to create a fulfilling meal at an unbeatable price. Rice can be purchased for 1,500 won and you can add an egg to your noodles for just 200won. If you don\u2019t fancy noodles, you can also try the range of instant traditional stews available too.<\/p>\n This no employee restaurant has two floors<\/strong> with the second floor having seating for up to 10 customers. Upstairs there is also a place to prepare your meal and even a self-bar<\/strong> where you can add vegetables like bean sprouts and kimchi to your noodles for free. This restaurant is not just unique for not having employees though, it also has a personal touch from all the notes left from passing visitors displayed around the restaurant. The restaurant encourages customers to write messages on sticky notes which commonly include ramen recommendations, encouraging messages and other nearby destinations to check out. The ramen convenience store is truly a great place to check out if you would like to peacefully enjoy a comforting meal.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 11, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03192 Closest subway station: <\/strong>Jongno 3 (Line 1) exit 14, Closest bus stop:<\/strong> Jongno 3 ga. Tapgol Park Bus stop (01016) Opening Hours: <\/strong>The ramen convenience store is open 24\/7.<\/p>\n One of the most interesting no employee shops in Seoul is Lounge X. Lounge X is a large caf\u00e9 that combines a conventional caf\u00e9 with the fun concept of having a robot barista. Recently robot baristas have been popping up globally and Seoul is no exception to this. At this futuristic coffee shop, you can order bespoke cookies and waffles at the kiosk while your drink is made by the robotic arm on-site<\/strong>. The robot barista makes drinks immediately after orders are placed and creates unique drinks such as a blueberry shake and coral muscat tea. Lounge X is quickly becoming a chain brand across Korea- offering unique futuristic elements to all of its’ cafes. If you visit the theme park Everland or even Jeju Island, there are also branches of this store to check out too.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong>\u00a0First floor, 122 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul Closest subway station:<\/strong> Directly next to Gongdeok station, exit 4. Closest bus stop: <\/strong>Ahyeondong Citizen center (middle) 14005 Opening Hours:<\/strong>8am-7pm (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)<\/p>\n Last but not least, one of the most popular no employee shops in Seoul is Touch caf\u00e9. Touch caf\u00e9 is one of the largest unmanned coffee shop chains in South Korea. Having various locations across Seoul, this premium machine operated caf\u00e9 is known for its’ affordable yet interesting menu items. All drinks sold by touch caf\u00e9 are under 3,000 won each making this caf\u00e9 a great place to stop by. Touch caf\u00e9 is able to provide its’ customers with a more elevated experience than purchasing drinks from a convenience store. Higher quality ingredients are used for all drinks, and all are electronically made to order<\/strong>. Drinks being ordered in this way also allows for customization through the different types of coffee beans available.<\/p>\n This brand is a great to check out if you are not yet confident when speaking Korean too as the machines provide many language options. The machines provide services in Korean, Japanese, English, German, Italian and French. A lot of touch cafe’s locations are specifically designed to be both comfortable and cozy. This results in creating the perfect place to quietly work or study.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 12, Nonhyeon-ro, 131 gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n Closest subway station: <\/strong>Hakdong Station, exit 7 Closest bus stop: <\/strong>Hakdong Bus stop 23114 Opening Hours:<\/strong> 6am-12am daily<\/p>\n We hope that from reading this article that you will be inspired to check out some of these no employee shops in Seoul.<\/p>\n If you enjoyed this article, keep following the\u00a0Go! Go! Hanguk blog<\/a>\u00a0and don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0about living and studying in Korea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" No employee shops have been appearing globally over the past few years. Although places like Amazon have launched stores with this concept world-wide, they have been actively growing in Seoul and stock much more than just groceries. 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Uncommon Store | <\/strong>\uc5b8\ucee4\uba3c\uc2a4\ud1a0\uc5b4 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\uc5ec\uc758\ub098\ub8e8\uc5ed, \ucd9c\uad6c 1\ubc88 (Eleven-minute walk from the station.)<\/p>\n
\n19282 \ub354\ud604\ub300\uc11c\uc6b8 (Less than a one-minute walk from the bus stop.)<\/p>\n![\"No](\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/No-employee-shop-in-Korea.png\")
<\/p>\n2. Damah Damah ice cream | \ub2f4\uc544\ub2f4\uc544\uc544\uc2a4\ud06c\ub9bc\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\uac74\ub300\uc785\uad6c\uc5ed 2\ud638\uc120 \ucd9c\uad6c 3\ubc88 (The store is a four minute walk from the station exit.)<\/p>\n
\n\uac74\ub300\ubcd1\uc6d0\uc785\uad6c\uc5ed \uc815\ub958\uc7a5 05263 (The store is a two minute walk from the bus stop.)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Ramen-convenience.png\")
<\/p>\n3. The Ramen Convenience Store | \ubb34\uc778\ub77c\uba74\ud3b8\uc758\uc810<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n03192 \uc11c\uc6b8, \uc885\ub85c\uad6c, \ub3c8\ud654\ubb38\ub85c, 11<\/p>\n
\n\uc885\ub85c3\uac00 \ucd9c\uad6c 14\ubc88 one minute walk from the station exit.<\/p>\n
\n\uc885\ub85c 3\uac00 \ud0d1\uace8\uacf5\uc6d0 \uc815\ub958\uc7a5 01016 \ud558\ucc28 (Approximately a five minute walk from the bus stop.)<\/p>\n![\"No](\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/No-employee-shops-in-Seoul.png\")
<\/p>\n4. Lounge X Mapo | \ub77c\uc6b4\uc9c0\uc5d1\uc2a4 \ub9c8\ud3ec\uc810\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\uc544\ud604\ub3d9\uc8fc\ubbfc\uc13c\ud130(\uc911) 14005<\/p>\n5. Touch caf\u00e9 | \ud130\uce58\uce74\ud398\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\ud559\ub3d9\uc5ed, \ucd9c\uad6c 7\ubc88 (One minute walk from station.)<\/p>\n
\n23114 \ud559\ub3d9\uc5ed \uc815\ub958\uc7a5<\/p>\n