Gwangjang Market: Secrets, Snacks, and the Shady Side of Seoul’s Most Famous Market

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Gwangjang Market is a street food paradise… but what’s lurking
behind the bindaetteok stalls and mayak gimbap counters? In this
episode, we dig into the tangled history of Korea’s oldest
covered market—from its rebellious beginnings and refugee-fueled
food scene to whispered stories of political gangsters, sky-high
stall rents, and tourist price traps. Whether you’re here for
crispy pancakes or hidden power plays, this tour of Gwangjang’s
back alleys might just change the way you see Seoul’s most
beloved market.


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Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey


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Joel Bonomini
Devon Hiphner
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Steve Marsh
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Hunter Winter
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Devin Buchanan
Ashley Wright
George Irion


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