River Night Market

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With the hot summer weather back in force, many Seoulites enjoy spending time by the Hangang River. One of the attractions of the Hangang parks is a night market open all summer long. Here's more.

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This night market will open every Friday and Saturday in Mulbit Square in Yeouido from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. through October. Its popularity has already soared through word of mouth.

[Soundbite] Lee Seon-hee(Seoul Resident) : "There is much to try here and it's cool. You can also watch concerts here."

Food trucks are of course the highlight of this night market. More than 30 food trucks serve all kinds of delicacies cooked right on the spot. You can try food from various corners of the world, including Korean, Chinese, Southeast Asian and European cuisines. Cuban-style sandwiches, which were also depicted as being served from a food truck in the movie "Chef," are a popular option among market customers.

[Soundbite] Lee Jae-pil(Food Truck Owner) : "I wanted to present Korean consumers with an opportunity to try Cuban-style sandwiches from the movie. I wanted to sell them from a food truck."

Enjoying food truck delicacies on the lawn under a bridge can make anyone's day.

[Soundbite] Lim Ji-eun(Busan Resident) : "hanks to the beautiful nightscape, the food here tastes even better."

There's also much to buy at the night market. The market features 70 pavilions selling handmade wallets, soap and toys. There's a line of people standing in front of a store that draws caricatures. It takes just 15 minutes to have a caricature of your face drawn.

[Soundbite] "The artist is really good at pinpointing each person's characteristics. Doesn't it look like me?"

A concert is in full swing on an outdoor stage. Everyone seems to be enjoying the romantic mood of the midsummer night.

[Soundbite] Kim Eun-ji(Seoul Resident) : "I like this place because I can enjoy good food and music, and it's also very refreshing here."

[Soundbite] "Come visit the 'Bamdokkaebi Night Market' in Seoul!"

A visit to the night market in Seoul will delight your eyes and stomach as well.