1,032 Shopify Stores in Korea (the Republic of): Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 1,032 active Shopify stores in Korea (the Republic of), with 257 newly added in the last 30 days (25% of the current base). Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 1-9, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Home & Garden. 46% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 1% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
257 new stores were added in the past 30 days — 25% of the total, making this one of the fastest-growing areas on the platform. This is above the Shopify average of 20%.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 1-9 product range. The average is higher at 496 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's larger than the Shopify average of 428. The most popular store categories in this market are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Home & Garden.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is Under $25. The average is higher at $466 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's above the Shopify average of $219.
Popular apps
The most popular are Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (18%), Google Tag Manager (8%), Google Ads (3%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Horizon, Shrine Pro.
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Province and city-level distribution within Korea (the Republic of)
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 411 | 40% |
| Gyeonggi | 173 | 17% |
| Incheon | 40 | 4% |
| Busan | 25 | 2% |
| California | 25 | 2% |
| Kowloon | 19 | 2% |
| Daegu | 14 | 1% |
| Guangdong | 14 | 1% |
| Hong Kong Island | 13 | 1% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 강남구 | 47 | 5% |
| Seoul | 44 | 4% |
| Gangnam District | 24 | 2% |
| Gangnam-Gu | 15 | 1% |
| 성동구 | 15 | 1% |
| 마포구 | 14 | 1% |
| Seoul | 13 | 1% |
| 성남시 | 13 | 1% |
| 용산구 | 13 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample - weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
Chaty Chat Buttons & WhatsApp
Privy ‑ Email, SMS & Pop Ups
Amp Back in Stock | PreOrder
Pandectes GDPR Compliance
Shopify Inbox
Judge.me Product Reviews App
OPTIS Product Options, Variant
Hulk Contact Form Builder
Shopify Inbox
Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS
Shopify Inbox
SearchPie: SEO, Speed & Schema
RT: Terms and Conditions Box
Orderify ‑ Order Edit Cancel
Pop Convert ‑ Pop Ups, Banners
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How many Shopify stores are in Korea (the Republic of)?
Our database tracks 1,032 active Shopify stores in Korea (the Republic of).
How fast is the Korea (the Republic of) Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 257 new Shopify stores were indexed in Korea (the Republic of), reflecting a 25% monthly growth rate.
What is the average catalog size for Korea (the Republic of) Shopify stores?
Among Shopify stores in Korea (the Republic of) with catalog data, the average is about 496 products. The most common catalog size range is 1-9.
What are the most popular apps among Korea (the Republic of) Shopify stores?
The top apps are Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Instagram (43%), Facebook (18%), YouTube (16%).
About 46% of stores maintain social media profiles and 1% run Meta ads — moderate marketing investment overall. That's 12 percentage points below the Shopify average of 58%.