Effortless Shopping in Korea: How to Easily Buy from YES24

Global vs. Korean Site: What’s the Difference?

YES24 actually operates a few different websites, and knowing which one to use can save you a lot of hassle.

The main site—yes24.com—is in Korean and offers a full range of products: books, music, event tickets, DVDs, secondhand items, and lifestyle goods. But there’s a catch—it’s built for people living in Korea. You’ll often need a Korean payment method, a local phone number, or even a Korean ID to complete your order.

That’s where global.yes24.com steps in. It’s the official global store, designed for international fans. It’s available in English and Chinese and accepts global payments like PayPal, Alipay, and UnionPay. While it doesn’t carry everything you’d find on the Korean site, there’s still a great selection of K-Pop albums, drama Blu-rays, photobooks, and more.

YES24 also runs a separate ticketing platform at ticket.yes24.com, which includes an English version. This site lets you book tickets to concerts and events in Korea, including performances by K-Pop stars and international artists. Just a heads-up—not all tickets listed on the Korean site appear on the English one, and the release times might differ, depending on time zones and regional restrictions. So, it’s a good idea to monitor both if you’re trying to snag tickets to a popular show.

Bottom line? The Korean site gives you more options, but the global site makes things way easier.

If you’re based outside Korea but still want access to the full range of YES24’s products, services like Delivered Korea can help. They act as a proxy, letting you shop on the Korean site as if you’re a local. Whether it’s for fan sign events, exclusive merch, or albums not listed on the global site, they’ve got you covered.

Even if you’re using the global site, Delivered Korea can help you save on shipping by combining multiple items into one package, or helping you choose just the items you want from a bulk set.

How to Shop on the Korean Version of YES24?

Shopping on yes24.com can feel a bit intimidating if you don’t speak Korean, but once you get the hang of it, it’s not so bad. A browser with automatic translation (like Google Chrome) makes a big difference—it won’t be perfect. Still, it’ll help you get through the basics.

Looking for books? Try the ‘오늘의 책’ (Today’s Pick) section, or scroll through bestsellers and trending keywords. Into cute Korean stationery or lifestyle goods? Check out the MD’s Choice section for staff-picked items—think journals, planners, stickers, and other aesthetic essentials.

K-Pop fans should head to the CD/DVD section. You’ll often see banners for new releases and special events. You can search by artist name (in English or Korean), and most product pages include sizing and other helpful details.

Once you find what you want, add it to your cart and head to checkout. This is where it can get tricky if you don’t have a Korean card or phone number. But no worries—Delivered Korea can take over from there. Just send them the product link, and they’ll handle everything, from buying it to getting it shipped to your door. Super simple.

We Buy and Ship

This service is perfect for those who may not be familiar with the Korean language or the process of purchasing from Korean online retailers. Delivered Korea takes care of everything—from purchasing the items to consolidating, repacking, and offering additional services upon request—before shipping them worldwide.

STEP 1: Enter the Product URL

Find the item you want from any Korean online store. Then, log in to Delivered Korea and enter the product URL in the search box. This will take you to the We Buy and Ship order page.Fill in all the required details and click Get a Quote. If you have any special requests or questions about the product, be sure to include them in the Additional Information field.

STEP 2: Order Checkout

After submitting your order, Delivered Korea will review it and provide you with a price quotation. Your order status will change to Ready to Pay.

Review the details carefully. If everything is correct, proceed with checkout. Select the order, click Add to Cart, then go to your cart and complete the payment for the order checkout.

Note: This payment does not cover international shipping fees.

STEP 3: Korea Domestic Shipping

Your order will first be shipped from the seller to Delivered Korea’s warehouse in Korea.

Once you complete checkout, your order status will change to Paid. Generally, the order will be processed within 12–24 business hours, after which the status will update to Ordered.When your package arrives at our warehouse, the status will change to Received, and you will receive an automated email notification.

STEP 4: Request Additional Services

All received packages will appear on the Warehouse page. If you need additional services such as Repacking or Inclusion Only, apply for them at this step. Otherwise, proceed to the next step directly.

📌 Learn More: What are Additional Services?

STEP 5: International Shipping

Once all additional services are completed, you can check out for international shipping.

Go to Warehouse, select your package(s), and click Check Out. Choose your shipping address and preferred shipping method. A detailed breakdown of shipping costs will be displayed.

Complete the payment, and your delivery request will be submitted. The order status will change to Ready to Ship. You may track the shipping status under the Shipment tab.

Note: Shipping times and costs vary depending on your destination and chosen shipping option. Once your package leaves our Korean warehouse, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can also find it on the Shipment page.

📌 Learn More: Shipping Calculator

You Buy, We Ship

This is a proxy shipping service that offers fast, easy, affordable, and convenient international shipping from Korea. If you know how to purchase products from Korean online stores but need help with international shipping, simply use our free Korean address, request additional services if needed, and receive your package!

STEP 1: Submit the Package Details

Log in to Delivered Korea and get your free Korean warehouse address with your own suite number. Use this address when buying from Korean online stores. Remember to input your suite number correctly so we can identify your package when it arrives at our warehouse.

Next, go to the You Buy, We Ship section and click Add New to submit your incoming package details. Fill in all the required information and click Add Items to enter the details of each item. If you ordered more than one product from the seller, be sure to click Add New and enter the details for each product.

Note: Make sure to enter the item details in English to ensure accurate documentation, as these details will appear on the commercial invoice for customs duties.

Click Submit once you’ve entered all the details. Your order will appear under the You Buy section, and the status will be shown as Submitted.

📌 Learn More: Not sure about the tracking number? Forgot to submit package details?

STEP 2: Package Arrival at the Korea Warehouse

Once your package arrives at Delivered Korea’s warehouse in Korea, it will be shown under the Warehouse tab, and the status will change to Received.

At this stage, you can request additional services such as repacking, photo service, and inclusion only.

📌 Learn More: What are Additional Services?

STEP 3: International Shipping

If you don’t need any additional services, or once the requested services are completed, you can proceed with checkout for international shipping.

Go to Warehouse, select your package(s), and click Check Out. Then, choose your shipping address and preferred shipping method. You will see a detailed breakdown of the shipping costs. Complete the payment, and your delivery request will be submitted.

Note: Shipping times and fees may vary depending on your destination and chosen delivery option. 

Once your package leaves our Korean warehouse, you will receive a tracking number via email, and it will also appear on the Shipment page.

📌 Learn More: Shipping Calculator