Numbers: 2L Bottled Water Bundles, Nongsim (농심) vs Jeju Samdasu · Icis
Where do you save on 2L water bundles?
6,050 KRW subscription: Nongsim (Baeksansu) can offer cost advantage in direct subscription and flash-sale windows. Nongsim Mall subscription (2L×6) at 6,050 KRW with free shipping may produce lower per-unit costs than retail or one-time purchases under identical conditions.
12-pack conversion 12,100 KRW vs retail 8,470–11,390 KRW: Doubling the 6,050 KRW (6-pack) subscription yields 12,100 KRW, but enuri listings for Nongsim 12-packs range 8,470–11,390 KRW across channels. Some Icis retailers show approximately 7,500 KRW (12-pack), and Jeju Samdasu flash pricing on Gmarket shows 13,000 KRW (12-pack).
How do prices spread?
7,500 KRW: Icis 2L 12-pack flash pricing at select retailers (no-label, promotional) shows approximately 7,500 KRW.
8,470–11,390 KRW: Nongsim (Baeksansu) 2L 12-pack listings on enuri and channel comparison pages show approximately 8,470–11,390 KRW as of 2026.
13,000 KRW: Jeju Samdasu 2L 12-pack shows 13,000 KRW flash pricing on Gmarket product page as of 2026.
15,950 KRW: Nongsim Mall monthly Baeksansu no-label (2L×12) shows 15,950 KRW as of 2026-10-05.
How much do subscriptions and promotions save?
5,000 KRW (example): Nongsim Mall lists subscription discounts (example: 5,000 KRW) and recurring-order options with documented promotional cases.
6,050 KRW (6-pack): Nongsim subscription 2L×6 lists at 6,050 KRW, converting to 12,100 KRW for 12 bottles. Actual purchase price varies by whether the same channel applies subscription or event pricing.
How do you check shipping fees?
Free shipping labels: Nongsim, Icis, and Jeju Samdasu all show free-shipping labels on select products (variation by seller, option, and period).
Variation by retailer: Coupang, major malls, and specialty retailers list bundle products with free-shipping labels, with eligibility varying by seller and option.
| Brand | 2L 12-pack (verified price) | Subscription · promotion (verified) | Shipping (verified) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nongsim (Baeksansu) | enuri range 8,470–11,390 KRW; Nongsim Mall monthly 15,950 KRW; subscription 2L×6 6,050 KRW → 12-pack conversion 12,100 KRW | Nongsim Mall subscription discount (example: 5,000 KRW) and recurring-order option exist | Free-shipping label products verified (variation by seller and option) |
| Jeju Samdasu | Gmarket flash 13,000 KRW (2L×12, as of 2026) | Direct-supply notice for Jeju registered businesses; bulk purchase depends on channel events | Free-shipping label cases exist on flash sales and major malls (variation by retailer and period) |
| Icis | Coupang select retailers approximately 7,500 KRW (2L×12, no-label flash case) | Events, subscriptions, and bundle promotions exist on official channels and online retailers | Free-shipping label bundle products listed at Lotte, major malls, and specialty retailers |
Sources
- Nongsim Mall
- Nongsim Mall
- Nongsim Mall
- Market Kurly
- Lotte Mart Zeta
- Yes24
- enuri / Danawa product comparison
- Gmarket product page
- Coupang product page (Icis)
- Nongsim Mall product page (subscription notice)
- Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Development Corporation (Samdasu retailer notice)
- Lotte Chilsung Beverage sales and brand page
- Coupang product page (Baeksansu)
- Coupang search results / Gmarket product page
- Online sales channel list (Icis related)
- Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (no-label policy notice, 2026 implementation related)
- Korea Law Information Center (Drinking Water Management Act provisions)
Frequently asked questions
Is subscription always the cheapest option?
No. Nongsim Mall subscription (2L×6) at 6,050 KRW is a favorable example, but flash pricing by channel (example: Icis approximately 7,500 KRW, Nongsim enuri low 8,470 KRW) varies by situation.
Which channel is cheapest?
On verified cases, some Icis retailers on Coupang at approximately 7,500 KRW (2L×12) show lower pricing, Nongsim shows enuri low range 8,470 KRW, and Jeju Samdasu shows Gmarket 13,000 KRW baseline.
How does no-label policy affect price?
Ministry of Environment 2026 mandatory no-label guidance suggests possible savings in label and packaging costs (no-label policy notice, 2026 implementation related).