Iconic South Korean district on the brink in divisive urban renewal fight
For 42 years, Ha Sung-ki has sold large speakers to churches and event halls from his electronics shop inside Seoul’s Sewoon Plaza. On a weekday afternoon, the corridor outside – once part of a bustling merchants’ network – is largely empty. “These days, the number of customers crossing the street t
Image: SCMP Business
For 42 years, Ha Sung-ki has sold large speakers to churches and event halls from his electronics shop inside Seoul’s Sewoon Plaza.
On a weekday afternoon, the corridor outside – once part of a bustling merchants’ network – is largely empty.
“These days, the number of customers crossing the street to come here can be counted on your fingers – sometimes fewer than 10 a day,” he said.
“People used to come for the nostalgia, the vintage products and the experience of assembling electronic...
原文
Iconic South Korean district on the brink in divisive urban renewal fight
发布者 SCMP Business