The Tokkebi(goblin) market’s fantasy #16


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Bong Sul (Ph D., Advisor)


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The Tokkebi(goblin) market’s fantasy <16>


Because Dongdaemun market is open for wholesale trading at night, people call it the Tokkebi(Goblin) market.

For the convenience of retailers and buyers, the Tokkebi market open from 8:30 p.m. to early morning the next day.


In that market, many fashion businessmen at home and abroad are earning a lot of money through wholesale trade, just like the magic of a Tokkebi's bat.

“First catch your hare, then cook him.”



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