For centuries in South Korea, tattoos exclusively adorned the bodies of those on the fringes of society.
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Criminals and slaves were inked by authorities with a permanent emblem of shame they could never hide.
And then, in the 20th century, gangsters started decorating themselves with images inspired by traditional Korean art to flaunt their affiliation.
The Seven Star Mob requires a pattern of stars across the chest of its members, while the Double Dragons have two mythical beasts intertwined on their arms.
These days, tattoos are relatively easy to spot on the bodies of Seoul's younger residents.
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