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[pkang0202]

I heard there's a big black market right outside Osan airbase for foreigners. Whats it called? How do you get there? Someone told me once and I want to say the name is "Seo Town" but I'm not positive.

[jinju]

I think its called Osan.

[JD1982]

[Masta_Don]

Songtan. Wouldn't call it big, just well concentrated.

[I-am-me]

Songtan. About 15 minute drive south of Osan.

[pkang0202]

[pkang0202]

Found it after searchign Songtan on Galbijim


The street leading to the gate of the Air Base, called Sinjang Shopping Mall, is filled with merchants who cater to the local soldiers. They sell replica sports jerseys, jewelry, pirated DVDs and videogames (this is a pretty good place to buy a modded X-Box or Playstation 2), and there are many tailors as well. Near the end of the street is a relatively well-stocked sex shop. If you need to get some cash, there's a Nong Hyup branch on the main street.

Also, the area has some black market vendors that sell American food and products that were bought on base. If you walk away from the main gate of the base, you'll see a long stretch of stores, bars, and restaurants that cater to US military. About halfway down, turn right and walk in the backstreets and you'll find some hidden vendors. Also, if you are walking away from the main gate and follow the road going right, turn left at the next street and follow until the street starts to incline into an overpass. Underneath the overpass and on the left side are a few import vendors.

[sojourner1]

I wonder if anyone is selling American Docker pants, Polo shirts, and shoes at Songtan in Osan?