The Insadong is a district of the South Korean city of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district. Districts are a form of local government in several countries. ... National motto: ë리 ì¸ê°ì ì´ë¡ê² íë¼ Translation: Bring benefit to all people Official language Korean Capital Seoul Largest city Seoul President Roh Moo-hyun Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan Area - Total - % water Ranked 107th 99,274 km² 0. ... Seoul (ìì¸, listen?) is the capital of South Korea and is one of the most populous cities in the world, located in the northwestern part of the country on the Han River. ...
Insadong and the art market
The district is known for its art and antique market that was established during the Japanese colonial period. There are currently over 50 co-operatively run small galleries with art exhibits, ceramic dealers, caligraphy shops and occasionally there are fine art auctions.