By Honorary Reporter Joey Aguilloso from the Philippines
Photos = Joey Aguilloso

Lovers of artsy stuff planning to visit Busan must drop by the Art Market in the city's Jeonpo-dong neighborhood.

Open on weekends, the market offers artsy accessories, candles, pouches, pet clothing, phone cases, and other arts and crafts handmade by artists based in the area. By buying items made by such artists, shoppers are also supporting the artists' bid to pursue their crafts.

Here are a few items sold at the Art Market:

On request, an artist can even draw the buyer and put the design in his or her customized phone case to make a one-of-a-kind item.

Those interested in animated portraits of themselves must visit the market.

These customized and one-of-a-kind wooden rings are available for purchase for oneself or a loved one.

A griptok (phone gripholders) is considered a necessity nowadays and can be customized on request.

Character displays feature cute designs and themes.

The Art Market is located in Busan's Jeonpo-dong neighborhood next to Jeonpo Cafe Street, so grabbing a cup of coffee after shopping is easy. The market is also beside the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-ROK (Republic of Korea) Food Expo, which offers the cuisines of ASEAN member countries through Nov. 27.

Getting there:

After getting out of Jeonpo Station (Subway Line 2) at exit 7, turn left and walk straight until the next traffic signal. Turn right and walk until you see the market.



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