Short answer: for the biggest beauty selection, start at Berry New; for pop-ups and mainstream K-beauty beside pharmacy-only products, choose Ready Young; for an established pharmacy feel and Dr. Reju-All range, try Hubase Hi. All five stores below recently advertised tax-refund service and multilingual help, but prices and stock are set by each pharmacy—there is no reliable chain-wide price.
What “K-pharmacy” means here: these are licensed Korean pharmacies presented like large beauty and wellness stores. Similar branding does not guarantee identical prices, stock or refund processing at every branch. Ask the pharmacist before buying any medicated product.
Myeongdong pharmacy comparison
| Store | Best for | Product focus | Tax refund | Recent hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubase Hi Pharmacy | Established pharmacy range | Dr. Reju-All, pharmacy skincare, OTC products | Yes; confirm method | About 09:00–23:00 |
| Oasis Pharmacy | Guided wellness browsing | PDRN, recovery/soothing care, supplements | Yes; confirm method | About 09:00–23:00 |
| Myeongdong Hi Pharmacy | Quick, easy comparison | Browseable pharmaceutical skincare display | Yes; confirm method | About 11:00–23:00 |
| Berry New Pharmacy | Largest trend-led selection | Cosmeceuticals, viral products, exclusives | Yes; confirm method | About 10:00–23:30 |
| Ready Young Pharmacy | Best all-round first visit | PDRN, OTC skin care, Anua, Celimax, pop-ups | Yes; in-store support | About 10:00–00:30 |
Hours and services were checked in August 2026 and can change. Open the live map listing before you go. “Yes” means the store is reported as participating; it does not mean every item or traveler qualifies.
Google Map: save the five pharmacy pins
Open the full Myeongdong pharmacy map in Google Maps. The stores form a practical one-way walk from Euljiro 1-ga Station toward Myeongdong Station: Hubase Hi → Oasis → Myeongdong Hi → Berry New → Ready Young.
What prices should you expect?
Korean pharmacies choose their own retail prices, and a viral product may sell out or change price without notice. Use these recently published prices as a benchmark, not a promise:
- Acnon Cream, 15g: about ₩8,000–10,000;
- Aclean Gel, 20ml: about ₩12,000;
- Noscana Gel, 30g: about ₩12,000–15,000;
- Dr. Reju-All cream, 30ml: about ₩45,000;
- premium PDRN skincare: commonly around ₩30,000–80,000, with some clinic-linked lines costing more.
The fastest price check is a three-item basket: compare the exact product name, package size and quantity at two stores before buying everything. A 1+1 bundle is not cheaper if the tube is smaller. Ask whether the shelf price is before or after an event discount and whether the tax refund is immediate or issued as a voucher.
A practical 45-minute shopping plan
- Save the five exact map pins and screenshot your product photos before leaving Wi-Fi.
- At the first pharmacy, ask a pharmacist to separate cosmetics from OTC medicines and write down the exact size and price of three priority items.
- Use the next store only as a like-for-like price and stock check; then buy once rather than carrying duplicate bags through every aisle.
- At checkout, show your passport, confirm the refund method and photograph the itemized receipt.
Which Myeongdong pharmacy should you choose?
Ready Young: easiest first stop
Ready Young is the clearest large-format brand, with two Myeongdong locations. The main branch is closest to Myeongdong Station; the larger Myeongdong Town branch at 31 Myeongdong 8ga-gil adds multiple floors, rotating pop-ups and a “Ready Young Pick” zone. Choose it when your list mixes pharmacy products with familiar K-beauty brands.
Berry New: best for breadth
Berry New’s large purple storefront sits on the main shopping street. Recent guides highlight its very broad pharmaceutical-skincare range, multilingual staff and trend-led or exclusive brands. It is useful when you want to browse many PDRN, cica or clinic-style options, but the busy floor can make a prewritten product list valuable.
Hubase Hi: best established option
Hubase Hi has operated in Myeongdong longer than the newer beauty-first stores and is especially well stocked in Dr. Reju-All products. Start here from Euljiro 1-ga when you prefer a conventional pharmacy with a strong dermocosmetic section rather than a pop-up-heavy retail experience.
Oasis and Myeongdong Hi: best for a quieter comparison
Oasis organizes health, beauty and supplements by concern and emphasizes pharmacist-led consultation. Nearby Myeongdong Hi uses an open, angled display that makes product comparison quick. They are useful second-price checks before continuing south to Berry New and Ready Young.
How tax refund works at a pharmacy
Bring your physical passport and ask before payment: “Is this an immediate tax refund?” Korea’s official tourist guide says a participating store purchase must be at least ₩15,000. For an immediate refund, one transaction must be under ₩1 million and total eligible purchases during the trip must be ₩5 million or less. Other stores may issue a refund voucher for downtown or airport processing. Keep the receipt and products available for export confirmation, and do not assume a “Tax Refund” sign makes every item eligible. See the full Korea tax refund guide.
Medicine is not a souvenir category. Some acne, pigmentation and scar products sold beside cosmetics are OTC medicines. Tell the pharmacist about allergies, pregnancy, current medicines and sensitive skin. Check airline rules and your destination country’s import rules separately before buying multiples.
Sources
- VISITKOREA: Comprehensive Tax Refund Guide
- KoreaToDo: Myeongdong store and service overview
- CNA Lifestyle: New-generation K-pharmacies
- Creatrip: Current pharmacy-skincare price examples
- CMN: Beauty-specialized pharmacy trend
Last verified August 12, 2026. Store hours, stock, shelf prices, promotions and tax-refund processing can change; check the live listing and counter notice before purchase.