Guide to Korean Online Bookstores and eBooks for Overseas Readers

Overseas readers may purchase The Tree Group books and
Korean-language eBooks through the following Korean online bookstores.

Below is a general guide regarding membership registration,
international shipping, and eBook access.

Kyobo Book Centre (교보문고) 

1. Membership Registration

  • Registration is generally available without a Korean mobile phone number.
  • Users may sign up through an email-based registration process.
  • Email verification is required to complete registration.
  • In many cases, the phone number field may be left blank during sign-up.
 
2. Physical Book Orders (International Shipping)
  • International shipping is available.
    FedEx is commonly used for overseas delivery.
  • Delivery typically takes approximately 2–6 business days after shipment, depending on destination and customs processing.
  • Shipping fees are calculated automatically during checkout.
 
3. eBook Purchases
  • Purchased eBooks are linked to your account and purchase history.
  • Titles can be accessed through the Kyobo eBook application.
  • The service is supported on smartphones, tablets, and PC platforms.
  • Overseas-issued credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, etc.) and PayPal are commonly accepted.
 
※ Some publisher policies may restrict overseas access to certain titles.



1. Membership Registration

  • Overseas users are encouraged to use the U.S. Aladin website.
  • During registration, users may select the “Resident Abroad” option.
  • Registration can generally be completed through email verification without a Korean mobile phone number.

 
2. Physical Book Orders (International Shipping)

  • The U.S. site primarily supports shipping to the United States and Canada.
  • Overseas shipping addresses may be entered during checkout.
  • Shipping fees and estimated delivery times vary depending on destination and package weight.
    International shipping availability is displayed during the ordering process.

 
3. eBook Purchases

  • eBooks are linked to the user’s account and purchase history.
  • Titles can be accessed through the Aladin eBook Reader application.
  • Supported on mobile devices, PCs, and selected e-reader devices.
    Overseas-issued credit cards and PayPal are commonly accepted.

 

※ Some publisher policies may restrict overseas access to certain titles.



1. Membership Registration

  • Users may register by selecting the “Overseas Resident Member” option during sign-up.
  • Email verification is required.
  • In some cases, additional identity verification (such as passport submission) may be requested.
  • Assistance is available through the 1:1 customer inquiry service.

 
2. Physical Book Orders (International Shipping)

  • International shipping is available for selected titles.
  • Users must enter their country and overseas shipping address during checkout.
  • Shipping availability varies depending on the title and publisher.
    Shipping fees and estimated delivery times are calculated automatically during checkout.

 
3. eBook Purchases

  • Purchased eBooks are linked to the user’s account and purchase history.
  • eBooks can be accessed through the YES24 eBook application.
  • Supported on mobile and PC platforms.
    Overseas-issued credit cards are commonly accepted.

 

※ Some publisher policies may restrict overseas access to certain titles.



Additional Information

Each bookstore provides customer support services that may assist with:

 

• Account registration and verification
• International shipping eligibility
• Ordering and payment issues
• eBook downloads and technical support
• Overseas credit card payment inquiries

 

Please note that most Korean eBook platforms require the use of their dedicated applications. Direct compatibility with Kindle devices and certain overseas e-reader platforms may be limited.

 

Policies regarding overseas payment methods, shipping eligibility, and account verification may change over time. Please refer to each bookstore’s official website for the most up-to-date information.