I bought some goodies in Insadong today. Insadong is the area of Seoul that's most popular with tourists, but it's not just a tourist site; it's popular with Koreans too, which becomes blindingly obvious if you venture there on the weekend. It's home to Seoul's traditional Korean culture, and it's been an important part of the city since the days of the Joseon Dynasty, which endured for over 500 years until the Japanese conquered and annexed Korea in 1910. Nowadays, antique shops abound all over Insadong and there are plenty of souvenir stores right alongside them. It's the place to go for gifts and keepsakes.
I couldn't buy as much as I would have liked, unfortunately. Weight and size limits are pesky things to consider, even when you've got someone to act as courier.
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