Yeah the Busanjin market is simply better in every way in my opinion. The market here is about 20% open on a good Saturday which makes it very hard to shop if you're not close to Seoul and have a job. It's also more expensive and the minimums for cotton seem to all be 2 yards compared to 1 or 1/2 being what I'm used to. One shop owner in particular was very rude to me about the minimum. I've never seen somebody so confident in speaking their 2nd language incorrectly while getting mad at me for not understanding 🙃 I tried my best to ask my question in a manner that could be answered "yes" or "no" but I guess he thought he could explain it properly to me in English......
Read moreIf you’re shopping for fashion, this is not the place to go. The clothing here is more suited for seniors. What you can find are stands with various hats, caps, belts, or socks, but they are definitely not cheap. If you’re looking for DIY items like beads, feathers, or sewing appliques, you can find those here as well. The atmosphere isn’t lively; it’s rather dull. For fashion and a more enjoyable shopping experience, I would definitely recommend “Go to Mall” in Gangnam. It’s a massive underground shopping area, and if you search well, there are plenty of bargains...
Read moreIf you wanting to shop, this is the place to go. An absolutely massive shopping area with sooooo many stalls to shop in. One block has a certain group of clothes and the next has another. Prices are very competitive and there is a plethora of restaurants on another block to choose from. If you came to Korea to shop, this is the place to go. If you are looking for something specific it's probably best to ask directions as you could walk around all day and not see what you are...
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