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6 min readAugust 15, 2026
Jagalchi Market: A First-Timer's Guide to Busan's Seafood Soul
Wake up early, follow the smell of the ocean, and let Jagalchi do the rest. Here's how to navigate Korea's most iconic fish market without getting lost.
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Wake up early, follow the smell of the ocean, and let Jagalchi do the rest. Here's how to navigate Korea's most iconic fish market without getting lost.
Pastel houses stacked up a steep hillside, murals around every corner, and a community that turned poverty into art. Gamcheon is unlike anywhere else in Korea.