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🏮 Traditional markets in Korea
30 traditional markets introduced on official foreign-language tourism pages (Korea Tourism Organization, Seoul Tourism Organization and city governments), grouped by region. Closing days and hours differ by market, so check the official page before you go.
Seoul · 6 markets
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Bgag · 2022 · CC0 Gwangjang Market
Jongno-gu, Seoul · Korean name: 광장시장
A central Seoul market that opened in the early 20th century. Famous for food stalls selling gimbap, mung bean pancakes, tteokbokki and fish cakes; hanbok and vintage clothing shops are on the 2nd floor.
Smiley.toerist · 2014 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Namdaemun Market
Jung-gu, Seoul · Korean name: 남대문시장
Opened in 1964, the largest traditional market in Korea, selling clothes, kitchenware, glasses, ginseng and much more at low prices. It also works as a wholesale market and is busy overnight from 23:00 to 04:00.
Enamoradadecorea · 2023 · CC0 Mangwon Market
Mapo-gu, Seoul · Korean name: 망원시장
A neighbourhood market in Mapo-gu full of food. New menus have drawn many young visitors. One of the Korea Tourism Organization’s K-Tourism Markets.
Hours vary by shop.
Gaël Chardon · 2008 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Gyeongdong Market
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul · Korean name: 경동시장
A large market near Cheongnyangni Station, officially opened in 1960 and known for food and medicinal herbs. The old Gyeongdong Theater has been turned into a cultural space popular with young people.
Hours vary by shop.
Korea.net / KOCIS · 2014 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Tongin Market
Jongno-gu, Seoul · Korean name: 통인시장
A small market of about 70 shops near Gyeongbokgung Station. Known for its lunchbox café: buy old-style coins and use them to fill a lunchbox at the stalls.
The lunchbox café closes every Monday and on the third Sunday of each month (official page).
Gaël Chardon · 2008 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Noryangjin Fish Market
Dongjak-gu, Seoul · Korean name: 노량진수산시장
One of Korea’s largest seafood markets. It opened in 1927 and moved to Noryangjin in 1971.
A wholesale seafood market, listed separately from Seoul’s register of traditional markets.
Gyeonggi · 4 markets
Piotrus · 2016 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Suwon Nammun Market
Suwon, Gyeonggi · Korean name: 수원남문시장
Gyeonggi’s largest traditional market complex: the name covers nine connected markets, including Jidong, Paldalmun and Motgol. It began as a permanent market set up in King Jeongjo’s time inside Hwaseong Fortress.
A group name for nine markets; each also has its own name and signs.
Photo coming soon
Gwangmyeong Traditional Market
Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi · Korean name: 광명전통시장
Started as a small five-day market in the early 1970s and now has over 350 stalls and shops, one of Gyeonggi’s best-known markets. A large remodelling made it easy to shop.
10:00–21:00 (varies by shop, official page).
Photo coming soon
International Central Market (Pyeongtaek)
Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi · Korean name: 국제중앙시장
Grew up in 1958 next to a US military base. Restaurants and shops from Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Japan and other countries give it an international feel.
Hours vary by shop.
Motoko C. K. · 2026 · CC BY 4.0 Moran Folk Five-Day Market
Seongnam, Gyeonggi · Korean name: 모란민속5일장
A nationally known five-day market held in the middle of the city, selling medicinal herbs, livestock products, chilli peppers, grains and flowers.
Open only on dates ending in 4 or 9 (4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, 29th), 9:00–19:00. Not the same as Moran Jonghap Market.
Incheon · 1 markets
Jjw · 2019 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Sinpo International Market
Jung-gu, Incheon · Korean name: 신포국제시장
Said to have started in the late 19th century selling vegetables to Japanese, Chinese and Western residents. Close to Incheon’s International Passenger Terminal, it grew into an international market.
Hours vary by shop.
Busan · 4 markets
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Bernard Gagnon · 2022 · CC0 Jagalchi Market
Jung-gu, Busan · Korean name: 자갈치시장
Introduced as Korea’s biggest seafood market. Often visited on foot together with Gukje Market and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market.
Hankook12 · 2024 · CC0 Gukje Market
Jung-gu, Busan · Korean name: 국제시장
A Busan market full of alleys to explore, such as the eatery alley, vintage alley and shaved ice alley.
Christophe95 · 2018 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
Jung-gu, Busan · Korean name: 부평깡통시장
A Busan market introduced as the place where Korea’s first night market was held.
HappyMidnight · 2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Haeundae Market
Haeundae-gu, Busan · Korean name: 해운대시장
Close to Haeundae Beach and busiest in holiday season. Vegetables, meat and seafood are cheap, with plenty to eat.
09:00–22:00 (varies by shop, official page).
Daegu · 1 markets
Choi2451 · 2017 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Seomun Market
Jung-gu, Daegu · Korean name: 서문시장
One of the three major markets of Korea in the Joseon era. It moved to its current site in the 1920s and is known for textiles. A night market is also held.
Gyeongbuk · 5 markets
한국관광공사 · 한국관광콘텐츠랩 · KOGL Type 1 Andong Gu Market
Andong, Gyeongbuk · Korean name: 안동구시장
Andong’s main market in the old downtown. Its Andong jjimdak alley serves the original braised chicken.
Market days fall on dates ending in 2 or 7 (official page).
Nick-D · 2023 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Gyeongju Jungang Market
Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk · Korean name: 경주중앙시장
Opened in 1983, Gyeongju’s main local market with nearly 700 shops. The night market, Thursday to Sunday, is popular with travellers.
Open almost every day; busiest on dates ending in 2 or 7 (official page).
riNux · 2006 · CC BY-SA 2.0 Seongdong Market (Gyeongju)
Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk · Korean name: 성동시장
A traditional market in Gyeongju’s old downtown, featured in the city’s English tourism page for its market stamp tour.
Photo coming soon
Hwangnam Market
Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk · Korean name: 황남시장
A traditional market in Gyeongju’s old downtown, featured in the city’s English tourism page for its market stamp tour.
한국관광공사 · 한국관광콘텐츠랩 · KOGL Type 3 Jukdo Market
Pohang, Gyeongbuk · Korean name: 죽도시장
Officially opened in 1969, the largest traditional market on Korea’s east coast with about 1,500 shops. More than 200 raw fish restaurants are gathered inside the seafood auction area.
08:00–22:00 (official page).
Gyeongnam · 1 markets
Junho Jung · 2009 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Tongyeong Jungang Market
Tongyeong, Gyeongnam · Korean name: 통영중앙시장
A Tongyeong market with almost 400 years of history, right next to Dongpirang Village. Turtle ship replicas are moored at Gangguan Port in front.
Hours vary by shop.
Gangwon · 3 markets
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Christophe95 · 2018 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market
Sokcho, Gangwon · Korean name: 속초관광수산시장
A must-visit in Sokcho. The main building has clothing and household shops and a raw fish centre; outside, alleys are grouped by product.
08:00–24:00 (official page).
Mobius6 · 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Gangneung Jungang Market
Gangneung, Gangwon · Korean name: 강릉중앙시장
A leading Gangwon market, registered as a permanent market in 1980. Shops and vendors spill out into the surrounding alleys with fresh local seafood and produce.
08:30–21:00 (varies by shop, official page).
YellowTurtle9 · 2023 · CC BY 4.0 Chuncheon Jungang Market
Chuncheon, Gangwon · Korean name: 춘천중앙시장
Chuncheon’s main market, opened in 1960 and connected to the Myeongdong shopping area. A covered arcade makes it easy to visit in any weather, with murals and sculptures hidden in the alleys. Also known as Chuncheon Nangman Market.
Hours vary by shop.
Chungbuk · 1 markets
한국관광공사 · 한국관광콘텐츠랩 · KOGL Type 1 Danyang Gugyeong Market
Danyang, Chungbuk · Korean name: 단양구경시장
The largest traditional five-day market in Danyang County. Local elders sell vegetables, beans and wild greens they grew or gathered, and Danyang garlic snacks are famous.
Market days fall on dates ending in 1 or 6. 09:00–20:00 (varies by shop, official page).
Jeonbuk · 1 markets
Gwangju · 1 markets
한국관광공사 · 한국관광콘텐츠랩 · KOGL Type 3 1913 Songjeong Station Market
Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju · Korean name: 1913송정역시장
Opened in 1913 with Gwangju’s Songjeong Station. After big supermarkets drew shoppers away, the whole market was redesigned around the theme of time.
Jeju · 2 markets
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Grete Howard · 2008 · CC BY 3.0 Dongmun Traditional Market
Jeju City, Jeju · Korean name: 동문시장
Jeju’s signature permanent market, set up right after liberation in 1945. With the neighbouring Dongmun fish market it forms Jeju’s largest market.
07:00–21:00 (varies by shop, official page).
Seefooddiet · 2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market
Seogwipo, Jeju · Korean name: 서귀포매일올레시장
Seogwipo’s largest market, formed in the early 1960s and now 620 m long. Free delivery is available.
Summer 07:00–21:00, winter 07:00–20:00 (official page).