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Seoul's Jung District to host fall festivals across 3 traditional markets

Seoul's Jung District will roll out three consecutive street festivals from Sept. 17-19, spotlighting the food and character of its traditional markets and alleyway shopping districts as the weather cools. The district said each of the three events — held at Inhyeon Market, Sinjungang Market and Yaksu Market alley shopping district — will highlight what makes that market distinct. The festivities…

Seoul's Jung District to host fall festivals across 3 traditional markets

The Korea Times reports that Seoul's Jung District will host three consecutive street festivals across three traditional markets from September 17-19. Each festival will highlight the unique characteristics of its respective market. The Inhyeon Market Festival will take place on September 17 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring long-running shops in the Inhyeon Old-Timers Zone, serving signature dishes, busking performances, and free servings of makgeolli.

The Hip:Dorak Festival at Sinjungang Market on September 18 from 2 to 9 p.m. will showcase a blend of traditional market fare with dishes from younger merchants, along with live music and beer coupons.

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