I explored Namdaemun Market and the Hoehyeon area, enjoying a full day of shopping and delicious food. I tried popular dumplings at Gamegol Mandu and found cheap pajamas at Hanyangsa and Seongwonsa. For meals, I had a generous sashimi set at Maknae Hoetjip, nutty mung bean pancakes and bibim naengmyeon at Buwon Naengmyeon, and amazing chicken tacos at Exit2. I also loved browsing the dish wholesale market at Hyundai Kitchenware and Aju Food Service, finding many pretty and affordable items. The Hoehyeon area offered charming cafes like Gyedanjip, design stores like HAY and Ilkwang Jeon-gu, and the peaceful Piknic space, making it a surprisingly nice date course. — Seoul · Namdaemun Market

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