Fish, fruit and veg in South Korea's markets

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Fresh seafood at a market stall
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Ben Weller is an American photographer based in South Korea and has been documenting the country's markets like this one in Busan.

A man pulling empty crates at Busan's Jagalchi's fish market.
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Busan's Jagalchi fish market is the largest in the country.

A pair of market traders waiting for market to open.
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Outside, traders relax as they wait for the market to open.

Salting fish at Jagalchi market.
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The fish is prepared and salted ready for sale.

Preparing fish at one of Busan's Deokpo fish markets
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Tourists can also eat fresh raw fish right at the market.

A vendor counts the fish at Busan's Oncheonjang market.
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Taking stock. A vendor counts the fish at Busan's Oncheonjang market.

A fish vendor at Deokpo market in Busan.
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Small or large, there's a range of fish vendors at Deokpo market in Busan.

A vendor at Busan's Gupo market
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Traditional markets, such as Busan's Gupo market, are one of South Korea's tourist attractions.

A garlic seller checks her mobile phone at Gupo market.
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A garlic seller checks her mobile phone at Gupo market.

A group of pensioners gather at Gupo market in Busan.
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A group of pensioners gather at Gupo market in Busan.