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A Newbie’s Guide to Grocery Shopping in Seoul

The first time I experienced culture shock in Korea was when I walked into a Korean grocery store.  I had no idea how different Korean grocery stores would be from grocery stores back in Canada.  I couldn’t believe that there were whole aisles dedicated solely to ramen noodles or instant coffee.  I ventured over to [...]

By |2018-04-19T20:00:35+09:00July 13th, 2015|Featured Articles, Guides, Living Guides|2 Comments

Filmstrip: Dongdaemun & Namedaemun Markets

If you wander towards the northern side of Seoul you’ll come across two monstrously popular areas: Dongdaemun and Namdaemun. In Hanja (Chinese-Korean), Dongdaemun translates literally to the “East Gate” and Namdaemun to the “South Gate.” Dongdaemun and Namdaemun are both known for their bustling marketplaces. Dongdaemun differentiates itself by being open 24 hours a day [...]

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