23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Korean market's breath

Every country has its own unique beauty. We saw many palaces, very new buildings, natural settings, and bright, colorful restaurants and shops in South Korea. But I found a special, unique beauty in Korean markets, where these women work deep in the dark, street-side corridors, in which the past and the present traditions and new trends, the breath of the streets and the comfort of home connect.

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Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Seoul, South Korea
Copyright: © Tamila Podzorova