Are you heading to South Korea soon? There is no doubt that you’ve done a lot of research on what to do and where to eat. If you’re a K-drama fan, then you may already be familiar with a lot of places in the country as well as the kind of food that Koreans love to eat. Koreans have a thriving street food culture and people from all walks of life still buy their fresh ingredients and ready-to-eat meals from traditional markets and little shops along the road or in subway stations. Some are more tourist friendly than others, but in general, the items that you can find in nearly every market are quite similar. Korean Fried Street Food My friends and I were heading to Pyongchang for a K-pop festival and our bus stopped at a traditional Korean market in Gangneung City, which is part of Gangwon Province. Because we were part of a massive tour group, the market was extremely packed. However, these types of markets are often quite busy anyway so be prepared to elbow your way to get past a lot