[Talk Talk Market] Hwagae Market

[Talk Talk Market] 

Hwagae Market

“Why don’t you come here? It looks like a just country market, but…~♬”

Nearly everyone in Korea has heard this song. That is, ‘Hwagae Market’

Because of this song, the market has gained more popularity :-)

Hwagae is located in the spot where water from the Mt. Jiri and Seomjin River meet. Does it sound so fresh and beautiful?

It’s like a bridge between Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollanam-do. It used to be one of biggest markets in Korea before Independence in 1945.

It was formed as a 5-day market but it has gained popularity because of the song and opens everyday for the tourists! Especially, there will be many events because 2014 is a year visiting Mt Jiri.

If you love travelling, you can enjoy the Mt. Jiri and this market :-) 

[Talk Talk Market] Chandni Chowk in India VS Gwangjang Market in Korea

[Talk Talk Market] 

Chandni Chowk in India VS Gwangjang Market in Korea

Do you remember we introduced a series of webtoons on Korean market where Global supporters visited? They accomplished another mission that compare foreign markets to Korean markets.

Lots of travelers say “If you want to see real face of the nation where you visit, you go to the traditional markets because they reflect culture and tradition of the country.”

So, we’d like to introduce some foreign markets and our traditional markets :-) The first markets are Chandni Chowk in India and Gwangjang Market in Korea!

Chandni Chowk is crowded with cars, people and cows. Here you can see lots of herbs and spices used in Indian food and cycle-rickshaw, common public transportation in India. Also, there are various foods in this market! If you visit here, you can enjoy lots of Indian food including curry.

Gwangjang market in Korea looks more organized than Chandni chowk. As we already introduced,this market is famous for foods such as drug Gimbap, tteokbokki, boiled fish cake and Japchae.

Also, there is 100-year-old Hanbok market in this market. Do you know Hanbok is Korean traditional clothes. You can buy a splendid version of the traditional hanbok in this market :-)

[Enjoy Korea] Sajik Baseball Stadium

[Enjoy Korea] 

Sajik Baseball Stadium

 “The fans are so amazing. I think the fans and players are in perfect harmony. Their supporting method is different from Japanese, but it’s very impressive.”

Said a baseball coach of Japanese team. Like his words there is an unique supporting method in Korea. Every teams are famous for their cheering, however, I wanna introduce Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan today to you guys.

We call someone who support Lotte Giants ‘Busan Seagull’. It is within bounds to say that their love for baseball and the team is the best in the world. Some major league experts in USA envy this enthusiasm. 

There are various supporting methods to do. Even some people visit the stadium to enjoy these. The main thing is that shaking torn newspapers like pompom and orange colored plastic bags. Doing so, they sing the main songs of Busan, ‘Busan gull’ and ‘Come back to Busan harbor’ Ex-coach of Lotte Giants admired it saying ‘the biggest karaoke in the world’ 

You’ll be hungry if you shake pompom and sing songs for the team. 

Where should you go?

Yes, Sajik Market near the stadium! 

As you know, there are lots of snacks that can enjoy during the play.

Visit Sajik Market and make preparations for the play :)

[Talk Talk Market] Sajik Market, Busan

[Talk Talk Market] 

Sajik Market, Busan

What’s the first thing that pops to your mind when you think of Busan? 

Blue ocean? Mountain? Various things to eat?

I guess you guys come up with lots of things because Busan is so attractive city. But, here are many people who bring up Lotte Giants as a symbol of Busan. Because people living in Busan passionately love the Baseball team, Lotte Giant.

The market I’d like to introduce to you is something to do with the love of Baseball. Sajik-dong has developed a major business district since lots of people visit the stadium for baseball, football and basketball all the year round. Some people visit a large supermarket chain and stalls in front of the stadium to buy something to eat. 

However, do you know there are lots of eateries in Sajik market near the stadium? Many baseball enthusiasts who has visited the stadium several times enjoy them.

Fried food, Tteokbokkiㅡrice cakes in hot sauce, Sundae, Fish cake, Gimbap, Bread, Donuts and pettioes! You can enjoy whatever you want to eat :)

Visit Sajik Market, and you’ll enjoy everything that you can’t if you visit a big supermarket. :-)

[Enjoy Food] Gwamegi

[Enjoy Food] 

Gwamegi

 Pohang has lots of famous foods, so we want to introduce their food again.

Gwamegi is a Korean half-dried Pacific saury made during winter. It’s mostly eaten in the region of North Gyeongsan Province such as Pohang where a large amount of the fish is harvested. Especially, Guryoungpo Harbor in Pohang is the most famous.

Fresh saury is frozen at -10 degrees Celsius and is placed outdoors in December to repeat freezing at night and defreezing in the day. The process continues until the water content of the fish drops to approximately 40%.

Try some chewy and nutrious gwamegi from Guryongpo, where the northwesterly wind and the sea winds meet to create ideal conditions. :-)

[Enjoy KOREA] The street of Kim Gwang-seok

[Enjoy KOREA]

The street of Kim Gwang-seok

 

 A harmony the market and art? The market and Kim Gwang-seok?

Kim Gwang-seok is a famous Korean singer. And he sang beautiful songs. But, he died at the tender age of 31. A lot of people remember his songs during his short life.

There is a 350-meter-mural street with his life and music theme in the East of market.  Nowadays, it became one of attractions of Daegu, so the fans of Kim and tourists, bloggers are visiting here.

Every Korean can reflect himself or herself in his song. His songs are that common. Some listen to music waiting for his love and others having a drink because of bitterness of love. This is why his music is forever despite of fast-changing times.

 How about feeling his music in the street and cherishing the moment as a beautiful memory?

[Enjoy KOREA] A historic park of Geoje POW Camp

[Enjoy KOREA] 

A historic park of Geoje POW Camp 

 A P.O.W. camp was completed on a site of about 10 million m2 around Gohyeon, Suwol, and Yangjeong areas on November 27, 1950. Up to 173,000 prisoners of war including 150,000 North Korean soldiers, 20,000 Chinese soldiers, and 3,000 women soldiers and militias were encamped. With the signing of truce on July 27, 1953, the camp was closed.

The Prisoner in Geoje POW Camp were allowed to self-regulate substantial part of the life in the barracks according to the Geneva Convention despite some control and discipline enforced by the rules.

A park was constructed to recreate the everyday life of prisoners of war based on the material and record of the time. The diorama hall that vividly portrays the camp at the time is a must see.

How about understanding the life of prisoners of war and tragedy of Korean War by visiting this park? We make sure that it encourages you to feel the great desire for reunification of KOREAN.

[Talk Talk Market] Energetic! Gohyeon General Market, Geoje

[Talk Talk Market] 

Energetic! Gohyeon General Market, Geoje

What is the first thing that pops to your mind when you think of the Geoje? Oe Island-Botania? Windy hill? Or Geoga Bridge?  Geoje Island, a paradise in Korea, has lots of attractions including island tours, cruise tours, and hands-on experience tours. Even though every place has its own unique charm, we recommend you to visit ‘Gohyeon General Market’ if you feel like experiencing lively Geoje :)

Gohyeon General Market isn’t that big, but it has lots of things to see.

First of all, Geoje is an island surrounded by ocean on all sides and has abundant fish because this is where the warm and cold currents meet. So, we wanna give you our word for fresh seafood! 

You can buy fresh seafood and raw fish at an affordable price at this market. Korean people usually enjoy it before they leave for many other amazing attractions in Geoje. If you buy a fish, the sellers filet raw fish on the spot and wrap it for you to get it to go. Then, you’ll find lots of restaurants near the market, go there and enjoy your food.

We want Foreigners, you guys, visiting Korea to get a chance to experience that Korean are warm-hearted and generous.

Also, Gohyeon General Market is one of the best places to buy fresh vegetables in Korea.

You also see green trees and beautiful flowers according to the season.

Welcome to Gohyeon General Market, 

where you can meet warm-hearted people :)