What $100 buys in... Seoul

Pack a comfortable pair of shoes. Korea's capital is a shopper's paradise, but without any street signs, even the locals get lost sometimes. -Mishi Saran

$2 Hanji This lovely paper is traditionally handmade from fibers of the paper mulberry tree. Large sheets make perfect gift wrap. Back Jae Paper Shop, Insadong 190-1, Jongno-gu, 011-82/2-734-3966.

$5 Ghost House VCD The edgiest Asian cinema is being made in Korea. One of last year's big box-office hits was this comedy/horror film about a proud new homeowner who finds his house is haunted. Bandi & Luni's Bookstore, COEX Mall, Samseongdong, Gangnam-gu, 011-82/2-6002-6002.

$9 Thimble and bag Embroidered emblems-usually silk thread on silk cloth-used to signal a soldier's rank or the status of a scholar. Kukjae Embroidery sells boxes, tassels, bags, and more. Insadong 198, Jongno-gu, 011-82/2-732-0830. ...