By the early 2000s, this traditional market in the city center was nearly shuttered. As part of the 2008 Gwangju Biennale, artists added colorful murals, giving people a new reason to visit. Today, more than 50 artists also have their studios here, and there are cafes and galleries along with the traditional stalls.

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