South Korea is one of the biggest technological producers in the world! Many new innovations come from this country every year, while it still ranks among the top producers of steel, cars, and electronics.
Kia Motors and Toyota are very large car making companies that take residence in South Korea. Their wonderful facilities offer great tours, for low prices too! If you want to explore the wonderful car making process, they are open from 9AM to 5PM, and it only costs 140 US dollars! These tours include a complete tour of the car factory, lunch, a full-on Korean paper art experience, and a shopping trip!
Kia Motors and Toyota are very large car making companies that take residence in South Korea. Their wonderful facilities offer great tours, for low prices too! If you want to explore the wonderful car making process, they are open from 9AM to 5PM, and it only costs 140 US dollars! These tours include a complete tour of the car factory, lunch, a full-on Korean paper art experience, and a shopping trip!
Most handcrafted goods come from flea markets, which have increased in number greatly over the recent years. Some things, like jade necklaces or paintings, come from a person's household or street market. Some larger flea markets can get you some unique items for sure!
Biggest Markets for Handmade Goods:
Gwanghwamun Flea Market is in the open park on the way to Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is open from 11:00 to 16:00 every Saturday.
Hongdae Free Market opens at 13:00 every Saturday from March to November and offers art plus arts/crafts from universit students. Instead of used goods, you will find a variety of items handcrafted by college-age artists.
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Biggest Markets for Handmade Goods:
Gwanghwamun Flea Market is in the open park on the way to Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is open from 11:00 to 16:00 every Saturday.
Hongdae Free Market opens at 13:00 every Saturday from March to November and offers art plus arts/crafts from universit students. Instead of used goods, you will find a variety of items handcrafted by college-age artists.
http://www.growthconsulting.frost.com/web/images.nsf/0/3CE3BD60642F85DA65256F900031B986/$File/CIF%20Big%20Chart.jpg
http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/fasworldwide/2007/06-2007/SouthKoreaRetail.htm
http://www.citytourkorea.com/citytour/special_tour.php?mid=17&r=view&uid=108