SUPPORT

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before — and after — you start.

START

Getting started

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How do I start?◇

Sign in with your email — no password, no app. Type what you need in any language. That's it.

Is the first chat really free?◇

Yes. Your first chat is free, and you'll always see the price before you pay anything.

What languages can I use?◇

English, 中文, 日本語, and 繁體. We reply in your language.

Do I need to download an app?◇

No. Everything works in your browser at dowame.com.

Do I need a Korean phone number?◇

No. Your email address is all you need. No Korean SIM or local number required.

FOOD

Food delivery

2
Which restaurants can you order from?◇

Almost any restaurant on Korean delivery apps — 두찜, BHC, 교촌, 에그드랍, 신화불닭, and thousands more.

Can you deliver to my hotel?◇

Yes. Just give us your hotel name and room number. Most hotels across Korea accept delivery.

What if my hotel doesn't accept delivery?◇

We arrange lobby pickup and notify you the moment it arrives.

How long does delivery take?◇

Usually 40–60 minutes after you confirm the order.

Which cities do you cover?◇

All of Korea. We're based in Seoul and Busan and can help travelers anywhere — Jeju, Gyeongju, Gangneung, and beyond.

HOTEL

Hotel & shopping proxy

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Can you order Korean products before I arrive?◇

Yes. Send us links from Coupang, Olive Young, Musinsa, Daiso, or Naver. We check stock and deliver to your hotel.

Can hotels receive packages before check-in?◇

Some can. Policies vary by hotel, package size, and reservation details. We review the pickup path before charging you.

What if my order cannot arrive before checkout?◇

We check delivery timing before you pay. If the timing looks unsafe, we hold, decline, or suggest a safer option.

When will my items arrive?◇

We confirm delivery timing before you pay — usually before your hotel check-in. Coupang is often same-day or next-day.

What if an item is out of stock?◇

We check availability before charging you. You never pay for items we can't source.

PAY

Payment & pricing

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How much do you charge?◇

Shopping is ₩8,000 per product link, and ₩5,000 for each extra item from the same store. Food delivery and grocery runs are ₩8,000 plus the cost of the order. On top of that, payment and currency handling is 6% of the amount above ₩50,000 — nothing is added to the exchange rate itself. In-store visits start at ₩25,000 per shop in Seoul. Everything else is quoted before you pay.

What payment methods do you accept?◇

PayPal — which also accepts credit and debit cards — plus Wise and Alipay.

Do I need a Korean credit card?◇

No. PayPal and Wise work with cards from any country.

Are there any hidden fees?◇

Never. You see every cost before you pay. No surprises.

When do I pay?◇

Only after you see and accept the quote. Never before.

HELP

Cancellation & support

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Can I cancel a food delivery order?◇

Before the restaurant starts cooking: full refund. Once cooking begins, cancellation is not possible — this is a platform rule from Baemin / Coupang Eats.

Can I cancel a shopping proxy order?◇

Before we purchase the item: full refund. After purchase, the store's return policy applies. Our agency fee is non-refundable once the purchase is made.

What if I'm not satisfied?◇

We'll do everything we can to fix it. See our full policy at dowame.com/refund.

Is DOWAME a registered business?◇

Yes. GTOH Co., Ltd., Business Reg. 398-88-01210. Full details are in our website footer.

Are you affiliated with Coupang Eats or Baemin?◇

No. We're an independent concierge service. We use these apps on your behalf.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Just ask us directly

We respond in under 10 minutes during business hours (9 AM – midnight KST).