sketches at Gwangjang Market (광장시장), Seoul

entrance to the Food Court

scene of the market crowded with people

cooking scene of Korean traditional Pan Cake (빈대떡)

scene of Korean traditional clothing shops

Underground Shopping Center connected with Gwangjang Market

the main gate of Gwangjang Market (정문)

the north gate of Gwangjang Market (북문)

the south gate of Gwangjang Market(남문) near Cheonggyecheon Stream

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( 21 x 29.6 cm sketchbook, pen and watercolor )

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Few days ago, I visited the old-fashioned Gwangjang Market locate in Jongno-gu, the central district of downtown Seoul. Gwangjang Market has over 110 years of history. The market is one of Korea's largest traditional market and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. Moreover the market has long been famous for many non-stop shopping and exotic eating areas draw thousands of visitors to the market everyday. It was a cold weather, but the market streets were crowded with people ceaselessly. 

I sketched some colorful scenes in and outside the bustling Gwangjang Market and the 

surroundings in an exciting atmospheres.

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북적거리는 종로의 새로운 관광명소...

110년 세월의 광장시장은 서울시민의 역사~

삶의 희로애락의 사연들을 쉴새없이 쏟아내며

발디딜 틈없이 바쁘게 돌아가는 먹거리 장터는

삶의 역동적인 풍물을 담는 좋은 스케치 장소입니다.