Western cities have plazas; Korea has alleys. These alleys are not just narrow streets crisscrossing a neighborhood, but a testament to Korea's rich history and hard-working people. Follow Magnum Photos photographer Alex Webb as he travels through time in Korea's alleyways. <br />Hannam-dong Sunrise Alley: A nostalgic past of a splendid city <br />Once an affluent community during Korea's economic growth in the 1960s, Sunrise Alley in Hannam-dong has survived widespread urban development. Named after Korea's quick-vanishing goblin, Dokkaebi Market nearby is also a well-known tourist destination. Alex Webb visits the neighborhood and the market, full of nostalgia in the middle of a modern city. <br />Modernization Alley in Daegu: One thousand alleys, one thousand tales<br />Together with the textile industry, the city of Daegu, with its 1,000 alleyways, came to represent Korea's modernization. No other city in the world possesses so many alleys within a radius of one kilometer. Listen to a thousand tales of hard-working Koreans making a living in the socks, sewing machine, and motorcycle alleys. <br />Bukchon Village in Seoul: Elegance in tradition<br />Bukchon Village, situated between Changdeok Palace and Gyeongbok Palace, used to be a residential area for noblemen of the Joseon era. It is one of the best preserved historical neighborhoods in Seoul, so discover bits of the city's 500-year history in the alleys of Bukchon Village. <br />Check out the historical alleys of Korea on Arirang TV at 1 pm, October 10, 2013.
