Our Journey
by Skylar Rispens

First Weekend in Seoul: Photo Gallery

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In a short break from the chaos of the city, a monk walks on a sidestreet in Hongdae, Seoul. Photo taken by Eli Imadali.
Wenjie Chen explores the streets of Seou on her first day of the trip.
UM Journalism Student Wenjie Chen explores the streets of Seoul on her first day of the trip. Photo taken by Emily Martinek.
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A kid plays in the water outside of the Seoul Museum of Art on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Photo taken by Mikensi Romersa.
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UM Journalism Student Matt Neuman listens as Hongik University Student Jisu Lee translates his interview from Korean to English. Photo taken by Ian Baldessari. 
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Gwangjang market in Seoul is a popular place for both tourists and locals to find authentic Korean street food. Photo taken by Ian Baldessari.
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Skyline view of Hongdae region in Seoul from Hongstay Hostel. Photo taken by Ian Baldessari.
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Popular dishes in Gwangjang Market include blood sausage, Korean pancakes, dumplings, fried chicken feet, live octopus, and many other East Asian staples. Photo taken by Jiakai Lou.
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On Sunday afternoon, UM Journalism Students Ian Baldessari and Emily Martinek work on updating the blog at a cafe. Photo taken by Jiakai Lou.
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UM Journalism Student April Hummel interviews Korean Architect Doojin Hwang about his “rainbow cake” building designs. Rainbow cake buildings are multi-use buildings that include commercial businesses, residential living  spaces and rooftop gardens. Hwang hopes his designs will day be used in North Korea. Photo taken by Skylar Rispens.
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A group of visitors wearing traditional Korean clothing leave the Gyeongbokgung Palace in the heart of Seoul. The  clothing is often rented while people explore the historic area. Photo taken by Skylar Rispens.