Sweet Snacks & Candy 과자

Korean sweets bring together biscuits, soft cakes, coated almonds, candies and many other treats in which sweet naturally sits alongside sweet-and-salty. From chocolate Pepero to garlic bread flavored HBAF almonds, they offer a glimpse of the diversity of snacking in South Korea.

What is a Korean sweet?

In South Korea, sweets are part of everyday life. You find them in convenience stores open around the clock, where they are bought for an afternoon snack, a break with friends or an evening in front of a K-drama. Korean sweets include biscuits, cakes and Korean candies as well as Korean sweet snacks with more original flavors.

Major brands such as Lotte and Orion, true benchmarks of the Korean food industry, have greatly contributed to popularizing these products. From must-haves like Pepero or Choco Pie to more surprising creations, Korean sweet snacks reflect a way of nibbling in which pleasure, sharing and discovery play an important part.

The great classics: Pepero, Choco Pie and HBAF almonds

It is impossible to talk about Korean sweets without mentioning the three great references of the aisle. Pepero are thin biscuit sticks coated in chocolate, sold by Lotte since 1983. If you don't know them yet, imagine a cross between a French Mikado and a Japanese Pocky. Find the whole range here: Pepero.

Orion's Choco Pie are made of two soft sponge cakes filled with a layer of marshmallow, all covered in chocolate. More indulgent than a classic biscuit, they are perfect for a sweet break or an afternoon snack. Discover our selection: Choco Pie.

Finally, HBAF almonds (Honey Butter Almond & Friends) perfectly embody the originality of Korean snacking. Coated in both sweet and savory flavors, they come in classic recipes like honey butter, but also in more surprising flavors such as garlic bread or spicy chicken. If you enjoy discovering new flavors, find all our HBAF almonds here.

Sweet, salty, sweet-and-salty: the Korean particularity

In South Korea, snacking is not limited to sweet flavors. There are of course chocolate biscuits, soft cakes and candies, but also a whole range of sweet-and-salty products that are part of consumption habits. This mix of flavors is fully embraced and contributes to the identity of Korean sweets.

This is notably the case of HBAF almonds, available in flavors such as garlic bread, spicy chicken or wasabi, but also of Turtle Chips Choco Churros, which combine a very crunchy texture with a churro-inspired flavor, or Ssaldaelong rice snacks. While some combinations may surprise at first, they quickly win people over with their balance of sweetness, saltiness and crunch. It is this diversity that makes Korean sweets so enjoyable to nibble and explains why very different products naturally sit side by side in the same aisle.

How to choose your Korean sweets?

If you are discovering Korean sweets, start with the great classics. Pepero Original and Choco Pie are the best choices for a first order: their flavors are familiar and let you discover Korean snacking gently. More original recipes, such as HBAF almonds with wasabi or garlic bread, appeal more to fans of new taste experiences.

For a gift or an evening to share, go for biscuit boxes, bags of almonds or family formats, which offer good value for money. If you would like to explore even more specialties, also discover our Korean sweet grocery.

Whether to go with an afternoon snack, a K-drama evening or simply a craving to nibble, it is easy to put together a selection suited to your tastes.

Our selection of Korean sweets at Korea Store

At Korea Store, we favor the great classics of Korean snacking while offering more original flavors. You will find must-haves such as Pepero, Choco Pie and HBAF almonds, but also biscuits, candies and other specialties that reflect the diversity of Korean sweets.

All our sweets keep at room temperature, away from heat and humidity, and are shipped throughout France, without refrigerated delivery. Our selection changes according to availability in order to offer a varied aisle, both for a first discovery and for Korean snack lovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best-known Korean sweets?

The most popular Korean sweets are Pepero, Choco Pie, HBAF almonds and Turtle Chips. Each represents a different facet of Korean snacking: Pepero are chocolate-coated biscuit sticks, Choco Pie are soft marshmallow cakes, HBAF almonds play on sweet and sweet-and-salty flavors, while Turtle Chips win people over with their light and crispy texture. At Korea Store, this collection brings together these must-haves as well as other specialties to discover as you wish.

What is Pepero Day?

Pepero Day is a holiday celebrated in South Korea on November 11. The date 11/11 recalls four Pepero sticks lined up, and it is traditional to give boxes of Pepero to friends, family or a partner. Lotte made this event official in 1997, helping to turn it into an unmissable date in Korean popular culture. At Korea Store, you can find several Pepero references all year round to discover this iconic specialty.

What is the difference between a Choco Pie and a Pepero?

The Choco Pie and the Pepero are two very different sweets. The Choco Pie is a soft cake made of two sponge cakes, a marshmallow center and a chocolate coating. The Pepero is a crunchy biscuit stick covered in chocolate, often compared to the Mikado. At Korea Store, these two must-haves let you discover two very different facets of Korean sweet snacking.

Are Korean sweets very sweet?

No, not always. Some Korean sweets, such as Pepero or Choco Pie, are indulgent but often less sweet than some Western products. Part of the aisle also gives pride of place to sweet-and-salty, with specialties such as HBAF almonds with garlic bread or spicy chicken, or Turtle Chips Choco Churros. At Korea Store, the collection brings together varied flavor profiles so that everyone can find the sweets that suit them.

Where to buy Korean sweets in France?

You can buy Korean sweets in France directly from Korea Store. Our collection brings together great classics like Pepero, Choco Pie, HBAF almonds and Turtle Chips, as well as other Korean biscuits, candies and sweet snacks. Products are shipped throughout France and the selection changes regularly according to arrivals and availability.

How should Korean sweets be stored?

Korean sweets generally keep at room temperature, in a dry place away from heat and humidity. Chocolate-coated products, such as Pepero or Choco Pie, are more sensitive to high temperatures, especially in summer. At Korea Store, all sweets are shipped without refrigerated delivery, in conditions suited to their storage.