Every city has it's characteristics.
In this matter I'd like show you night street bar on the back yard alley in Seoul.
I met my senior friend who had studied together in Post Graduate University.
We have met from time to time and exchanged our views and opinions when it comes to the current issues mainly on political problem. There are lots of political controversies in Korea especially on Internal and External matters. My friend is progressive. But I am a little bit conservative. I don't know self-definition is persuasive or not. I think my self conservative, but some of my friend told me 'you are progressive'.
Any way we two different political view holders met some days ago and had discussed til late night.
Before talking together, we took a walk along the Cheongyecheon stream which the former president Lee Myeong Back had made When he was the mayor of Seoul city. Cheonggyecheon Stream was really awesome.
We entered into the back yard alley. There one instrument store opened the door until late Saturday night.
My friend guided me to his favorite beer house 'Don Chicken'
He ordered dried fish. He told me a dried fish for beer is best option.
The dried fish tasted very good.
Along the back yard alley, there were so many people sitting on the street to drink beer.
It was Saturday night. Who or what did them make drink out side at Saturday night ?
Yes, that's the harshness of life as you know.
When you 'd like to see real life in Korea, you need to go the back yard alley.
The fish looks absolutely delicious.
Great to see the hustle and bustle of a great Saturday night with everyone looking so happy! :)
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Wow! That's a bubbly and lively side of korea. Nice to see that even life is harsh, people can still enjoy their life and have some fun. :)
Yes for fish and beer!!!
It was really nice
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Great post! I love to see other cultures life and food :)
So this is real life in Korea on a Saturday night huh, I like blogs like this that capture life in different parts of the world.
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you need me to hang words on.
we are friends...
because neither has discovered
a limit where the other ends...
I wrote those words for a close friend of mine who recently died. We'd often laugh, drink and talk late into the night in local bars or restaurants and your post reminds me of that. I am glad you have such a close friend, @slowwalker.
If you and your friend both agree, there will still be two points of view, Labels such as progressive or conservative identify aspects of us but don't define us.
There is nothing as pleasurable as spending a weekend night with a friend in an outdoor restaurant talking about life. It helps us to see who we really are.
The simple back alley bar and the street life are an aspect of Seoul's life, but so too are the city walls and gates and the traditional houses and temples. You observe all aspects of the culture, @slowwalker, and capture them in colourful photos.
Another interesting post, my friend
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Have a nice weekend.
You too, @slowwalker :)
This is like a whole new universe to me . Wow. I am fascinated. You know I want to see this other
way of living, because here in Ireland , we are in such a small island, we kind of live in a bubble land. It would be a great eye opener for me. I loved your photography too. You have a great eye.
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You're welcome & Thank You for showing me a day in your life. I will be keeping close eye for more.
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I wanted to ask you how does the dry fish taste @slowwalker? I've just posted a national recipe just earlier on Salted dry fish, is it the same taste?
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@progressivechef
Thanks for sharing this "real life" perspective!
I definitely recognize these colorful plastic stools. Seems like small restaurants all over Asia like to use these for their customers!
It's funny to see how everyone is just sitting in this alley, enjoying their beers. It's the simple things in life that make us happy!
On a different note, I was wondering about your opinion when it comes to south korea and ethereum.
I've just written a post about Korea entering the cryptocurrency world this year, and how especially their love for Ethereum has made them accountable for over 50% of global ethereum traffic - that's quite crazy!
Do you feel like cryptocurrencies have become prominent in everyday life in Korea? Or is it still something unknown that only tech-savy people know about?
I think Ethereum fever in korea is crazy. Many koreans seems to think ethereum as a investment asset. They don't care about Technical risk.
Do you think koreans are investing in ethereum because they see some value in it or just because everybody else is doing it and it's fashionable?
i came to know the new side. i did not see earlier. nice post
Thank you
Maybe your friend considers himself as a progressive, but in general korean society could be more conservative than yours, so in comparison... you are a progressive. Sorry :P
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Enjoying in the luxurious places always now people are fed up, i can relate this street food experience is something unique and great. I think we should live in the moment, being happy enjoying what we have in life. This is something extraordinary and beautiful to see. Thanks for sharing the hidden stories of korea. I really enjoyed your journey
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Life is an experience,
Right
Popular hang out. I like the first picture and the picture below the fish very much.
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A peak inside your world is always a pleasure.
Korea is indeed a very beautiful town of @slowwalker, I have long dreamed of wishing to to this city, but there is no money to get there, but I believe one day I can make it there, you very nice post, thanks for sharing brother to all of us, makes my spirit back to there. ;)
When you dream, dream come true
Thank you so much for your response @slowwalker, yeah, I know because when we make a dream, nothing is impossible, thank you brother ;)
thank you for taking us to see real life in Korea, i can learn about another side of this city life !
Thank you
great pics and nice to see the real life of korea. Thanx for sharing.
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It's good, more fun than hanging out in a fancy and more focused smartphone
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Awesome @slowwalker Thanks for the interesting post. I would never have found this insider view of Korea if it wasn't posted.
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Nice post and a great look into Korea. Reminds me a lot of the US. A lot of people never get off the main road. Sometimes you gotta go down a back alley to find the good stuff. Here in Wisconsin some of the best food is from these little not so well known places and their food is top notch.
Thanks for the post!
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Great stuff! Bangkok is also much like that where the little side streets come alive at night with a cornucopea of fantastic street food.
Cheers A.
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Thanks ! for the your views from Korea, Korea is the wonderful place and many Restaurant is there to celebrate our Birthdays and many other celebration.
Beer is very famous from korea::)
Nice!
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Actually korean beer is notorious for it's simple taste. lol
Thanks ! for the your views from Korea, Korea is the wonderful place and many Restaurant is there to celebrate our Birthdays and many other celebration.
Beer is very famous from korea::)
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Beautiful night, very lively indeed
beautiful
Thanks for sharing let us to see real life in Korea
Thank you so much
looks really beautiful
That's right
A very beautiful city. I hope your meeting with your old friend can eliminate all your longing. Very impressed with your photo @slowwalker
😉 thank you
I love stuff like this!
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I would love to have a beer at 'Don Chicken' with you my friend @slowwalker. The dry fish is called "smoked fish" here in the US. I love "smoked fish." Thanks again for the interesting post!!
Thank you
That was 'smoked fish'
I never forget
I love Seoul. I went there last year and it was just an absolutely fascinating place. The protests against the president were going on at the time, and there was an undercurrent of passion. I loved it.
Yes, we koreans are in the fond of the demonstration. Hahaha.
Hahahha! :) You guys are passionate for sure. That's why I love your country.
Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful korean night life. Shared with my followers :-)
That's a day well spent :)
Some new experiences
Saturday nights are meant for fun and long drives, here we get together on Saturday Nights and do the maddness and chatting for as long as we can.
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I think in many parts of the world people are drinking on the weekend, especially in Europe... Great post of night life in Korea
I agree the off beaten path always best way to see a country, and a local to guide you even better. And always try new things, so you cna learn better
This is fantastic and I like its ingenuity.
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A very beautiful city, with delicious culinary.
Incredible scenery. I really like @slowwalker
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city is very nice, you made a beautiful photos, keep going and show us more cities
Its great. When I travel I love to visit the places, districts and restaurants where mostly the locals go. It just makes it so much more interesting.
Love how you explore the city!
Nice view at evening in korea, and look great some food
Nice photo @slowwalker thank you very much for sharing
Wow......... Korea and its night life is so beautiful. "i have a dream..........that one day i'd travel the world" nice view
Nice place and quiet loved those places