There’s a joy in finding something special in common <br /><br />while walking through an old street.<br /><br />My name is Nichola Gwon and I am an artist in Seoul.<br /><br />Whenever I want to enjoy a special moment in Seoul I head to Insa-dong.<br /><br />It’s known as ‘Mary’s Alley’ to foreigners.<br /><br />Seoul has a long history of tradition and heritage.<br /><br />And the alleys of Insadong still treasure its sceneries of the past.<br /><br />The alleys are Korean traditional culture streets <br /><br />that have concentrations of antiques, old books, traditional teahouses and traditional craft stores.<br /><br />As you walk through Insadong, you will discover a large building. <br /><br />The building, Ssamzigil, is full of traditional crafts and props created by the local artists.<br /><br />It’s popular place for who visit Insa-dong due to lots of attractions.<br /><br />This art museum was once a traditional Hanok where royals resided a century ago.<br /><br />Now, it serves as a complex culture space visited by many people.<br /> <br />I like to enjoy a relaxed moment with a cup of tea <br /><br />while listening to the sounds of the wind chime.<br /><br />Insa-dong’s alley leads to the different scenery.<br /><br />It leads to a Hanok alley, Ikseon-dong.<br /><br />Ikseon-dong is the oldest Hanok town in Seoul.<br /><br />Small Hanoks here served as living spaces for commoners during the 1920s.<br /><br />These Hanoks still have their old traces and remains even a century later.<br /><br />Recently, the Hanoks have been transformed into unique cafes, galleries, and restaurants.<br /><br />Remnants of Seoul’s past remain in the alleys.<br /><br />As you turn the corner, these alleys make you question and anticipate, <br /><br />‘What scenery would I discover next?’ <br /> <br />The alleys of Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong, <br /><br />where ordinariness and uniqueness coexist.<br /><br />▶ 기사 원문 : http://www.ytn.co.kr/_sp/1209_201701171547067540<br />▶ 제보 안내 : http://goo.gl/gEvsAL, 모바일앱, 8585@ytn.co.kr, #2424<br /><br />▣ YTN 유튜브 채널 구독 : http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ<br /><br />[ 한국 뉴스 채널 와이티엔 / Korea News Channel YTN ]
