Due to spread of COVID-19, now it’s mandatory for everyone to wear face coverings in Los Angeles. it’s been hard to find a face mask at pharmacy and even online delivery seems to be delaying. However, there are places where you can easily buy masks at any time. It is the Korean market.
It is surprising, but face mask is an easy thing to buy in k-town. Perhaps they don’t stockpile, so they seem to have enough stock all time. It’s worth trying if you live nearby looking for a ready-to-use mask. They have all types of masks from cotton masks to high protection masks.
1. Galleria Market – Vermont
440 Vermont Ave #100, Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 388-4100
KF 94 Mask – $7.00 per piece
Non KF – $5.00 per piece
Surgical Mask – 10 pack $12.99, 25 pack $22.98
Cotton Mask (washable) – $4~8
KF, an abbreviation of Korean Filter, is a Korean certified mask that blocks particles with an average size of 0.4㎛ over 94%. It has very close defensive power as the n95, but it has a convenient design and fit for everyday life.
2. Koreatown Plaza
928 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 382-0212
(The entire building seems to be closed, but parking and pharmacies are open. Free parking with validation)
KF 94 – $7.00 per piece
Surgical Mask – 4 pack $5.00
Cotton Mask (Washable) – 2 pack $10.00