Seoul Off the Beaten Path Tips by jburron

I'm not sure which pronounciation is correct...perhaps free market and flea market both apply to this little bazaar. Each Saturday (1pm -6pm) college-age artisans gather outside the main gates of Hong-Ik University (near Hong-Ik University Entreance Station, Line 2) to sell their wares.

Everything is handmade by the sellers and includes, clothing, jewelery, leather-bound notebooks and other things artsy. The participants pay 10,000 won (USD 8) to be there and apparently the pricing is not going to make them rich anytime soon. Many simply see it as a way to put their talents out there.

The market is a little hard to find. Go to the entrance and stand with your back to the university. You'll see street going to the left, right, straight ahead and veering off to the left on an angle. Take the angled street. (If in doubt ask around for the free/flea market.)

There are tons of eclectic stores in the area as well, with things you won't find in the touristy areas of Seoul.

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