How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?
The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.
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The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.
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