1. Hongik University's free market as got to be one of the coolest things I've been to in Seoul. It's basically a gathering of various artists, most of whom are 홍익대 students, who are selling their creations in the children's park directly across from the university's main entrance gate. It was really busy last weekend because the weather was so nice. I bought earrings, a t-shirt, and a giraffe postcard. Things here are a bit pricey, but you are usually getting one of a kind or limited edition things, and you're supporting local artists. Pictures:
2. Chonggyecheon is a place I've been to several times, but almost strictly at night, and almost strictly when it was bitterly cold. As such, the stream that runs straight through downtown Seoul has a totally different appearance and brightness that I had not before seen. There were lanterns up for Buddha's birthday, there were dozens upon dozens of families and couples and friends strolling beside the stream, and the plants were green and blooming and beautiful. It was deliciously breezy. Pictures:
In the background of the right pic is the Samsung Building. It's pretty cool looking.
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