Walking Around Sinsadong 1980s Seoul Korea

[1986] A Walk Through Sinsa-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul This footage captures a rare, street-level view of daily life in the Sinsa-dong neighborhood of Seoul’s Eunpyeong-gu district during the mid-1980s. The Route: The walk begins at the intersection of Eunpyeong-ro and Eunpyeong-ro 3-gil. From there, we move past the prominent landmark of the Eunpyeong Church (기독교 대한성결교회 은평교회). The walk continues north of the main road, exploring the residential and commercial life along Eunpyeong-ro 3ga-gil. Life in 1986: Keep a close eye on the background to spot the distinct textures of 80s Seoul: Yeontan (연탄): Stacks of used charcoal briquettes can be seen outside home gates, a staple of domestic heating at the time. Traditional Logistics: Hand-drawn wagon carts used for hauling goods through the narrow streets. Neighborhood Commerce: Classic "mom-and-pop" corner stores (Gumeon-gage) displaying vintage packaging for Tide soap, traditional snacks, and ice cream. Fashion & Streetscape: The scene opens with a woman in elegant 80s attire passing a local photography studio and a sign-making shop, capturing the balance of rapid modernization and traditional neighborhood roots. Note that this Sinsa-dong is in the Eunpyong-gu district