Elderly couple eating steaming hotpot at a Korean street food market stall

Seoul Markets Part 1

Seoul Markets - Part 1

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and is one of the most populous cities in the world. It is also a major global city, with a vibrant economy and a very diverse population. This diversity is reflected in the city's food and fashion markets, which offer a wide range of products and styles.

The food market in Seoul is very diverse, with stalls selling everything from traditional Korean dishes to international cuisine. There is a huge range of fruits and vegetables on offer, as well as meat, fish, and poultry. There are also many stalls selling snacks and drinks.

Korean street food vendor preparing food at an outdoor market stall with orange vinyl curtains and yellow signage

Korean street food vendor preparing pancakes on a large griddle at a market stall

Vendor preparing kimbap seaweed rolls with pickled vegetables at a busy Seoul street food market stall

Woman preparing Korean gimbap seaweed rice rolls at a market food stall

uncooked shrimp dumplings with translucent wrappers arranged in concentric circles on a round steamer tray

Korean street food stall with spicy rice cakes, stir-fried noodles, dumplings, seaweed rolls, and skewered fish cakes on foil-lined trays

Food preparation at an outdoor market with workers serving yellow grains from large basins

Street food vendor grilling skewered meats and vegetables on a gas grill at a Korean market stall

Korean street food vendor preparing hotteok pancake at market stall

Vendor grilling round pancakes on a griddle at a market food stall

A street food vendor in a red jacket arranges seafood at a busy Korean outdoor market stall

Steaming stew and side dishes served at a crowded restaurant table with diners

Diners share steaming hotpot and soju at a bustling indoor food market while a vendor cooks at a stall in the background

Elderly couple eating steaming hotpot at a Korean street food market stall

Korean cucumber kimchi seasoned with red chili paste and green onions fermenting in a metal tub

Heads of Korean kimchi coated in red chili seasoning displayed in a stainless steel bowl

Korean chive kimchi coated in red chili paste served in a large metal bowl with serving tongs

Market vendor in red apron behind trays of seasoned seafood and prepared foods at a Korean food stall

Large piles of fresh dumplings and Korean blood sausage displayed on metal trays at a busy food market stall

Cluttered Korean street food stall workspace with metal utensils, hanging plastic bags, electric fan, and stainless steel containers

Cluttered food stall counter with an analog weighing scale, stacked steel bowls, condiment bottles, and disposable cups

Two women in red aprons cook at a busy Korean food market kitchen with large metal pots and cooking equipment