The 'European Christmas Market' will be held for two days on December 6th and 7th around the Seongbuk-gu Office in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Reporter Lim Yo-hee

You can feel the romantic atmosphere of European Christmas markets in Seoul.

The annual 'European Christmas Market' began this year on the 6th at the windswept yard and lawn of the Seongbuk-gu Office in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.

The embassies of Greece, Germany, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Georgia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Finland, and Hungary participating in this event, which runs for two days until the 7th.

The highlight of the event is the European street food and traditional European food booths such as Lángos, Szegedi Goulash, and Burek, as well as European traditional dessert booths featuring Stollen, Panettone, Honey Cake, and Gingerbread.

A Christmas market selling European specialty products such as wine, jam, cosmetics, olive oil, sauces, and honey, as well as various crafts, is also in operation. 

In addition, there are various programs including European traditional music and Christmas performances, as well as Christmas craft making and photo zones. 

Until last year, it was held at Seongbukcheon Stream around Hansung Univ. Station on the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, but from this year onwards, the venue has been expanded to the lower reaches of Seongbukcheon Stream around Sungshin Women's University Station. 

One visitor said, "The venue has become much larger by utilizing the windswept yard and lawn of the Seongbuk-gu Office. It has also become more convenient in many ways with access to amenities such as restrooms."

The Glühwein booth was the most popular at the European Christmas Market. Reporter Lim Yo-hee 

Participants at the European Christmas Market enjoying European street food and traditional dishes. Reporter Lim Yo-hee

The Lucky Wish Tree. Reporter Lim Yo-hee

Chef Michael Ashminov greeting guests at the Bulgarian booth. Reporter Lim Yo-hee

Christmas Photo Zone. Reporter Lim Yo-hee

Staff are tending to the stage as rain suddenly fell during the performance. Reporter Lim Yo-hee 

Christmas Markets from Various Countries. Reporter Lim Yo-hee

Utilizing the windswept yard and lawn of the Seongbuk-gu Office as a festival venue has made the space much larger and more convenient. Reporter Lim Yo-hee

Reporter Lim Yo-hee