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Linus Sebastian navigates ghost stores and language barriers in Seoul
Linus Sebastian almost broke a five-year streak when he arrived in Korea without his streaming gear. He ventured into the decaying Yongsan Electronics Market, facing ghost-town stores and a pricing system that requires aggressive haggling. His journey reveals the bizarre reality of DIY hardware shopping in a region where local apps trump global giants and high-end audio sits next to e-waste.
Mar 30, 2026