Traditional Markets in Seoul & Korea — Complete Guide (2026)
Korea's traditional markets are living cultural heritage — centuries-old food stalls, fabric merchants, and local artisans. From Seoul's Gwangjang Market to Busan's Jagalchi Fish Market, these are the real Korea.
84 shops (0 with tax refund) | Data: Korea Tourism Organization | Updated: March 2026
💡 Market Tip: Most markets are busiest 10am–2pm. Bring cash (₩10,000–50,000 notes). Many vendors don't accept cards. Try before you buy — free samples are part of the culture.
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1. 1913 Songjeong Station Market
📍 13 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
4. Buyeo Market & Baengmagang Moonlight Night Market
📍 12 Seongwang-ro 173beon-gil, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
5. Cheongha Gongjin Market
📍 6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
6. Cheongju Jungang Market
📍 116-158 Bungmun-ro 2-ga, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
7. Cheongju Yukgeori Market
📍 46, Cheongnam-ro 2197beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
9. Daegu Seomun Market & Seomun Night Market
📍 45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
11. Danyang Gugyeong Traditional Market
📍 31 Dojeon 5-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
12. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town
📍 266 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
20. Goseong Fifth-day Market
📍 93 Goseongojo-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
22. Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market
📍 72-1, Guryongpo-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
26. Gyeongju Seongdong Market
📍 11 Wonhwa-ro 281beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
31. Jeonju Moraenae Market
📍 8-8 Moraenae 4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
32. Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market
📍 19-3 Pungnammun 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
33. Jeonju New Jungang Market
📍 70 Taepyeong 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
35. Jinju Jungang Market
📍 8-1 Jinyangho-ro 547beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
38. Masan Fish Market
📍 126-1 Susan 1-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do
40. Mokpo Dried Seafood Street
📍 Areas spanning Bukman-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
42. Moseulpo Jungang Market
📍 9-8 Yeongseojung-ro 13beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
43. Motgol Market
📍 10-12 Suwoncheon-ro 258beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
48. Paldalmun Market
📍 17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
49. Pyeongtaek Central Market
📍 11-4 Jungangsijang-ro 25beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
58. Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market
📍 12 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
60. Suhyup Gangseo Seafood Wholesale Market
📍 130 Gangseodomaesijang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
63. Tongyeong Jungang Market
📍 14-16, Jungangsijang 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
70. Yongmun Millennium Market
📍 11 Yongmunsijang 2-gil, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
73. Gosan Miso Market / Gosan Market
📍 134 Nambong-ro, Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
77. Jinju Allbam Night Market
📍 12 Jinyangho-ro 569beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
84. Yesan Market & Yesan Fifth-day Market
📍 967 Hyeongjegogae-ro, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Data from Korea Tourism Organization. Store hours and tax refund eligibility may change — verify at the store. Last updated: March 2026.
