Price verified July 2026 · Purune Mart (푸르네 식자재마트food-supply mart), Seoul, South Korea
In Korea, Spam isn’t canned ham — it’s a gift. Come the holidays, Spam gift sets pile up at every apartment door, and nobody thinks that’s weird. The can on this shelf is the backbone of half our home cooking.
SPAM Classic 300g can costs ₩4,990 at Purune Mart (푸르네 식자재마트food-supply mart), Seoul, South Korea, as of July 2026. ()
What you get
The shelf was stacked chest-high with the yellow-on-black cans, and under them a handwritten-style tag: 월간세일 — monthly sale — 6,500 crossed out in red, 4,990 next to it. Standard scene at a Korean food-supply mart, but if you’re visiting from the US, the sheer respect Spam gets here might throw you. Because in Korea, Spam is not a joke. There’s basically a national playbook for it: slice it thin, pan-fry until the edges crisp, lay it on white rice. Or drop it into kimchi-jjigae, or budae-jjigae where it’s non-negotiable, or roll it into kimbap.
Price details
| Item | SPAM Classic 300g can (스팸 클래식, made in Korea by CJ CheilJedang under license) |
| Price | ₩4,990 — |
| Where | Purune Mart (푸르네 식자재마트food-supply mart), Seoul, South Korea |
| Date | July 2026 |
| Best for | Anyone who wants to cook Korean home food for real — budae-jjigae, kimchi-jjigae, or just a fried slice on hot rice. |
| Would I buy again? | Always. There’s a can in my cupboard right now and it won’t be the last. When the monthly-sale sticker shows up, I grab two. |
Tip: No oil needed in the pan — Spam brings its own. Slice about 1cm, fry until golden on both sides. If it’s too salty for you, blanch the slices in boiling water for 20–30 seconds first; that’s a common Korean home trick.
FAQ
How much does Spam cost in Korea?
A 300g SPAM Classic can was ₩4,990 on a monthly sale at a Seoul food-supply mart in July 2026, marked down from the regular ₩6,500. Prices move around depending on the store and whether a sale sticker is up.
Why is Spam a gift in Korea?
Spam gift sets are one of the most common presents for Lunar New Year and Chuseok.
Is Korean Spam different from American Spam?
It’s made in Korea by CJ CheilJedang under license from Hormel.
How do Koreans eat Spam?
Thin slices pan-fried and eaten over white rice is the classic move. It’s also a core ingredient in budae-jjigae (army stew), goes into kimchi-jjigae, and shows up rolled inside kimbap.
This price is as of July 17, 2026 (date of writing) and may vary by store.