Seoul After Dark: Pojangmacha, Gwangjang Market, and Korea’s Late-Night Street Food Culture

Glowing orange pojangmacha tents lining a street in Seoul, South Korea at night, with food stalls and local diners visible inside

Seoul feels different after dark. During the day, Jongno is busy but practical. People move quickly between subway exits, offices, cafés, pharmacies, old shopping streets, and small restaurants. But in the evening, especially around Jongno 3-ga Station, the mood changes. Small tables appear. Plastic stools fill narrow spaces. Steam rises from pans, and people gather … Read more