Korea #57-23: Daily Life Seen in Korea - Part 3
Following yesterday, I will randomly introduce daily life scenes I saw during this walk around Korea.
The 'Nejihazure' Korea Just-Eating Tour #57, this final installment, here we go.
Intercity bus signage
The most frequently used method for traveling between cities in Korea is the intercity bus.
Bus categories are broadly divided into three types: express, intercity, and city buses, and among them, intercity buses are a very locally-oriented way to travel.
Intercity buses connect cities, but there are countless combinations of routes and seating configurations, which makes them fun.
In a sense, bus terminals are more vibrant than train stations, with better options for dining and shopping.
The standard for intercity buses is the 'Udung' (deluxe) type, which has three seats across and is a 'non-stop' direct bus.
From there, if the seats are the old-fashioned four-across style, the fare is cheaper. The fare is the same regardless of the speed difference between 'Ilban' (local/slow), 'Jikhaeng' (express), and 'Jiktong' (limited express).
If you have a lot of free time, I recommend the 'Wanhaeng' (local/all-stops) bus.
It stops at every single terminal and stop in very remote rural towns.
On the other hand, a trip that takes an hour and a half by direct bus can take three or four hours by local bus.
If you are short on time, the express bus is the only choice, but it's boring.
Sometimes the train is faster, too.
However, it assumes you can read Hangul, so it's a high hurdle for Japanese people from kanji-using regions.
Looking from the passenger side (golden seat 3).
The sign for the Tongyeong-bound bus on the far right is tilted on purpose.
It's a 'Jikhaeng' (express) bus bound for Nam-Masan on the far left, but it lets you know at a glance that it stops at three places, with the first stop being Tongyeong! The staff member pulled it back just as the door was closing. By the way, I think this is quite a local rule.
Iconizing ingredients
why design the thing you're about to eat so cutely?
By the way, 'Hunje Ori' is smoked duck.
It's delicious!
Occupying the street
Since it's a kitchen equipment store, it's for professionals.
It's very Korean to suddenly come across shops like this that boldly occupy the road, catering to both professionals and the general public.
Food Objects
My impression is that many of them have a very handmade feel.
I think that's bungeoppang (taiyaki) and a frankfurter.
It's cute, even though it's about to be eaten.
There's a pig, too.
Sandals
The cockpit of a high-powered large bus has always looked cool.
This is also a view from the golden third seat.
There's a Hello Kitty, and... wait? Are those slippers lined up?
Just as he said that, he changed into his slippers.
Radio music is also ON.
Rules are different depending on the country, aren't they? 😄
Different Plants
Flower shops are often seen in the city.
I can't even remember them in Japan, so all these flower names are new to me.
I feel like there are many that you don't see in Japan.
The fact that I immediately want to pull out Google Lens is proof that I have no intention of studying, haha.
A Popular Dakgangjeong Shop
In a corner of the Central Market in Gangneung, there was a huge line of people on Saturday.
When I took a peek, it was a popular dakgangjeong shop.
Dakgangjeong is probably more of a takeout thing than something you eat at the shop.
I suppose it's positioned as a sweet and spicy fried chicken snack.
배니닭강정(Bani Dakgangjeong)
Cute chicken character here, too.
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