While shopping and observing the area of Namdaemun markets, it was obvious to identify the "copy culture." Famous brand names like Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Puma, and even more were being mocked everywhere. It was evident that these where knock offs of the original brands because there were no certifications from the manufacture and no seal for proof of production. I think that these products are mainly focused towards foreign customers since they are sold at a ridiculously cheaper price. These brands would value double or triple what venders are selling them for here in Namdaemun. However, these products are made available for South Korean citizens as well. The idea of having possession of these copies definitely gives a person the status of having wealth since these products prices' are usually on the higher end. For me personally, I'd like to have one just to say that I have one; not necessary for the higher status aspect. This is not my first time encountering the "copy culture" since it is definitely something of great prevalence in Asian countries. Exploring Namdaemun definitely brought back the wonderful memories from my bargaining experiences in Vietnam!
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