At Mapo Mangwon Market, 'Full of Coffee Aroma' ... At Yonggangdong Shopping Street, 'A Gathering of Flavors from Around the World'

Park Kang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu (second from the left), participating in Mangwon Coffee Fest and brewing hand drip coffee

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, visited Mangwon Market on the afternoon of the 26th, where the ‘Mangwon Coffee Fest’ was being held.

Hosted by the Mangwon Market Merchants Association, this event was organized as part of the Cultural Tourism Specialized Market Development Project. The festival featured a variety of coffee-related events, including an opening ceremony, the Mangwon Barista Competition, and a coffee pop-up store.

Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu said, “Mangwon-dong is a place frequently visited by tourists due to its many famous cafes,” adding, “I hope everyone creates precious memories at today’s festival where you can enjoy the autumn atmosphere along with the aroma of coffee.”

On the same day, the Yonggang-dong Shopping District also hosted the ‘Yonggang-dong Night Market Festival,’ filled with abundant food, sights, and entertainment.

Organized by the Yonggang-dong Shopping District Merchants Association as part of the ‘Nighttime and Food Culture Revitalization Support Project,’ the festival offered a wide variety of foods including pork ribs, Korean beef ribs, samgyeopsal (pork belly), sashimi, grilled prawns, lamb, and pizza.

Yonggang-dong Night Market Festival

Along with this, lively busking performances and experiential programs were prepared to satisfy all the senses of the visitors.

Visiting the ‘Yonggang-dong Night Market Festival,’ Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu said, “I sincerely support and applaud the merchants who are working hard for the development of the Yonggang-dong Shopping District,” and added, “We will spare no effort to support so that more tourists can experience the taste and charm of various places throughout Mapo-gu.”

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