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Korean Street Markets You Must Go

1. Namdaemun Market 

Namdaemun Markst is the largest traditional market in Korea containing more than 10,000 stores lined around the main southern gate of the old city wall. There is everything to see there from wide varieties of food, clothing, and living essentials. They also have traditional medicines, imported drugs and snacks or even Hanbok. 

2. Gwangjang Market 

Gwangjang Market was perviously known as Dongdaemun Market. The name of this market originates from the two bridges it was built between which is Gwangkyo and Jangkyo. This is also one of the oldest traditional street market in Korea. It has more than 5000 shops and around 20 thousands of employees. 

3. Noryangjin Fish Market 

This market was opened in year 1927 next to Seoul Station. It is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea. They handle around 50 percent of metropolitan volume and trades around 300 tons of fishery products every single day. Prices of the seafood are decided according to the quantity so it is highly recommended to check the bid online. 

4. Mangwon Market 

Mangwon Market has been around for over 40 years where it’s widely known for the wide variety of delicacies at extremely low prices. They also have many restaurant inside. Their dak-gang-jeong is honestly a must-try food. They have many restaurants to choose from and is near the Mangwon Hangang Park, making it more attractive to visit.

5. Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market 

Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market is located in Gangwon Province, it’s a quintessential Korean market. The specialties there are fish, chicken, and fresh fruits. It is the perfect place to grab your groceries and is very fun to stroll as well. They have aquatic critters in large fish tanks making it feel like a free aquarium tour. 

6. Jeju Dongmun Market 

This market was established in the year of 1945. It is the representative market in Jeju island and of course it is the most famous market there. They always have lots of customers due to their wide variety of products sold there. It is very popular for their fresh seafood sold. 

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THE ANATOMY OF DYING

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I feel kinda bad for doing nothing but languishing for the last couple of days I'm in japan but I'm sooo burned out 😫

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Busan, South Korea

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Palace Store in Seoul

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Grasshoppers Dream Cafe. Jeongseon South Korea. Constructed of two converted train cars, the upper level serves pasta while the lower level houses a coffee shop.

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5 Things To Do In Jeonju

1. Try On Hanbok 

Hanbok rentals are cheap and readily available in Jeonju so we recommend renting one out and embarking on a photoshoot. We guarantee the photos will be magical. 

2. Eat Bibimbap 

Jeonju is also nicknamed Bibimbap City so it would be a big mistake if you skipped on eating bibimbap while you are there. 

3. Sleep In A Hanok House 

Jeonju is known for their traditional Hanok village. Many of the Hanok homes are now guesthouses, so we recommend staying a few days in one to fully immerse yourself. 

4. Explore Historical Sites 

Jeonju is rich with history and many of the building and streets tell Jeonju’s story. Explore the streets and learn about the history of Jeonju! 

5. Visit Jeonju’s Kakao Store Kakao Store 

Jeonju’s Kakao store sells special items that are not sold in any other store. Snagging something from the store will be a perfect gift for friends and family back home. 

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Picture: a survivor who laid under fallen concrete for a week before being discovered

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The feeling when you’re craving Korean food really badly and all the restaurants you walk by offer awesome Korean food because you’re in Korea

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2024.03.25✨

menu for a productive day:

- 1 hour walk ✔️

- finish reading Modern Divination ✔️

- write 1k words for my wip - ongoing

- post about my sapphic fantasy novel THE SILVER BIRDS ✔️

- journaling ✔️

- medical check up ✔️

how’s Monday treating you? 🤎

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I knew you should have opened up the file for '0404' or was it '4040' now we have to wait until next week to find out what happens next.

k show: A Shop for Killers - Episode 4

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Lee Dong Wook & Kim Hye Jun for ELLE Korea