BabyMap Korea · Emergency shopping guide
Where to Buy Diapers in Seoul: Korean Words, Sizes and Where to Go
Diaper in Korean
기저귀
gi-jeo-gwi · diaper / nappy
Search 기저귀 in Pocket CU or 우리동네GS first. No match? Use a large supermarket — do not check branches one by one.
Emergency option
Few diapers now
- Search 기저귀 in CU/GS apps.
- Check type, kg, quantity.
- No match? Stop hopping.
Reliable option
Full pack / exact size
- Go to a large supermarket.
- Bring a package photo.
- Match kg before S/M/L.
Some details may change. We mark unverified info clearly — please check the official website before visiting.
Where to go
Seoul Station
Lotte Mart Zettaplex Seoul Station
Use as the large-supermarket fallback for a full pack or wider choice.
Lotte Mart Zettaplex at Seoul Station is the clearest large-supermarket fallback for travelers. Go here when a convenience-store search does not show the correct size. The store is confirmed; individual diaper stock is not.
Last checked: July 13, 2026
Express Bus Terminal / Goto Mall
KIM’S CLUB at NewCore Gangnam
Use as the nearby larger-supermarket candidate.
At Express Bus Terminal, KIM’S CLUB in NewCore Gangnam is the most practical large-store candidate. Check today’s hours and closure notice before going. The store is confirmed; individual diaper stock is not.
Last checked: July 13, 2026
Hongdae / Mapo
App search, then AREX fallback
Check CU/GS25 inventory first; use AREX to Seoul Station as the large-store fallback.
In Hongdae, check nearby CU and GS25 inventory first. If the correct size does not appear, take the AREX all-stop train to Seoul Station and use Lotte Mart Zettaplex. BabyMap does not currently recommend a fixed Homeplus branch because operations can change quickly.
Last checked: July 13, 2026
Korean phrases to show a store employee
아기 기저귀 있어요?
Do you have baby diapers?
팬티형 기저귀 있어요?
Do you have pants / pull-up diapers?
밴드형 기저귀 있어요?
Do you have tape diapers?
아기 몸무게는 10kg이에요. 어떤 사이즈가 맞아요?
My baby weighs 10 kg. Which size should I get?
이 사진과 비슷한 제품 있어요?
Do you have a product similar to this photo?
이 사이즈 있어요?
Do you have this size?
작은 포장 있어요?
Do you have a small pack?
재고가 있나요?
Is it in stock?
여기에서 가장 가까운 큰 마트가 어디예요?
Where is the nearest large supermarket?
How to read a Korean diaper package
Generic example
팬티형
9–14 kg
공용
32매
팬티형 / 밴드형
Pants or pull-up style versus tape style.
권장 체중 / kg range
Usually more useful than matching only S, M, L or XL.
매 / 개입
Number of diapers inside the pack.
남아용 / 여아용 / 공용
Boys, girls or unisex when the label is present.
신생아 / 소형 / 중형 / 대형 / 특대형
Brand-specific size words; kg ranges differ by brand.
Check the recommended kg range before relying on S, M, L or XL. Korean size names and weight ranges differ by brand. A photo of the current package is more useful than memorizing a universal size chart.
Before leaving the hotel
- Photograph the front and back of the current package.
- Note the child’s current weight.
- Confirm whether you use pants or tape style.
- Keep enough diapers for the trip to the store, especially at night or on a holiday.
How to check convenience-store inventory
Pocket CU
- Open Pocket CU.
- Use inventory search.
- Search 기저귀.
- Check the nearby branch, type, kg range and displayed quantity.
우리동네GS
- Open 우리동네GS.
- Open 재고찾기.
- Search 기저귀.
- Check the nearby branch, type, kg range and displayed quantity.
App inventory is useful, but it is not a reservation. Stock can change before you arrive.
Small packs, late night and holidays
- Small travel packs are not reliable enough to plan around.
- Late-night hours do not mean baby diapers are in stock.
- Large supermarkets may have regular closure days or temporary changes — use Check today’s hours on the store card.
- A hotel front desk can call and ask 아기 기저귀 재고가 있나요? if you cannot use a Korean app.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy diapers at a Korean convenience store?
Sometimes — sizes and stock vary by branch. Use the inventory steps above before walking over; for a full pack, use a large supermarket card.
What is diaper in Korean?
기저귀. Use the phrases section to ask a store employee.
Do Korean diapers use the same sizes as overseas brands?
Not always. Match kg range and pants/tape style on the package guide — not letter size alone.
Where should I go from Hongdae if nearby stores do not have my size?
See the Hongdae / Mapo card: AREX all-stop to Seoul Station, then Lotte Mart Zettaplex.
Should I bring my usual diapers from home?
Bring enough for arrival plus a buffer if fit or skin sensitivity matters. Local products can fit differently even with a similar size name.
Sources and last checked
Area cards last checked: July 13, 2026
- Store existence and diaper stock are tracked separately. Branch-level diaper stock was not confirmed for the listed stores on the last checked date.
- KIM’S CLUB Korean and English hours currently conflict; use Check today’s hours rather than a fixed closing time.
- Homeplus is not recommended as a fixed Hongdae answer while large-format operations remain unstable.
- CU and GS25 app inventory is a changing signal, not a reservation.
- Naver and Kakao map links use place-name search for verified store names, not pinned place IDs.
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