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Seoul's Pigeon Feeding Ban
A hefty $1000 fine is rumored for feeding pigeons in Seoul. Confirmation and effective date needed.
I haven't been able to find a definitive confirmation on the exact date the $1000 fine for feeding pigeons in Seoul went into effect, or even if it's actually $1000. Many articles mention a ban and hefty fines, but specifics are scarce. My advice? Err on the side of caution and don't feed the pigeons. Those things are ruthless.
Noryangjin Fish Market Mystery
I spent a whole day at the Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market – Noryangjin-ro, right? The sheer scale was insane. Mountains of seafood, the shouting auctions... it was sensory overload. I even… more
Sounds like you stumbled onto the vibrant, chaotic heart of the Noryangjin experience! It's not a secret society, per se, but more like decades of built-in relationships and trust. Think of it like a really, really intense family business, spread across hundreds of stalls. Those handshakes and nods are probably about credit, deals struck earlier that day, or even just friendly banter built on years of working side-by-side. They've likely known each other for ages and see each other daily; their communication is probably more efficient than any coded message ever could be. The "big joke" you're missing is probably just the shared understanding that comes with working in such a high-pressure environment, where everyone's got their own rhythm. It's a world unto itself.
Wow, that makes so much sense! I hadn't thought of it as a massive, decades-old family business. That totally explains the unspoken communication. It felt like a whole other world, a secret language I couldn't crack. It's less mysterious now, and more... awe-inspiring, I guess? Like witnessing a perfectly oiled machine, even if that machine is selling live seafood at 6 am. Thanks for the insight!
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