If you love Korean food and you want to experience some unique and specific taste of one of your favorite Korean dishes, you must visit these traditional markets which are popular among both Koreans and foreigners.
1. Gwangjang market(광장시장)
Maybe one of the most popular traditional markets in Korea, Gwangjeong market is located in the middle of Seoul, around the touristic area of Jongro district, near Jogmyo shrine! One of the oldest and biggest traditional markets in Korea.
What to eat: Gwangjang market is especially famous for Korean pancakes. A lot of stores there are selling this dish in different shapes and flavors along with of course Makgeolli!
Address: 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website: www.kwangjangmarket.co.kr
2. Tongin Traditional Market (통인시장)
If you are looking to go back in time, the Tongin market is the best place to do so. Located near the area of the palace, Tongin Market has a special type of payment with old Joseon coins which can be exchanged for real money at the entrance of the market!
What to eat: Tongin Market is famous for the Toshirak(도시락) which is a Korean lunch box that can contain different side dishes that can be bought from the stores inside the market.
Address: 18, Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website: www.tonginmarket.co.kr
3. Magnwon Market (망원 시장)
For those who are looking for more western food, Mangwon Market, which is located in a hip area in Mapo-gu surrounded by coffee shops and clothes stores.
What to eat: Mangwon Market is famous for its crispy chicken and pork cutlet. Various famous TV shows came here to film these shops! The prices and quality of the food here are amazing and you must try it out!
Address: 18, Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website: www.tonginmarket.co.kr
4. Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
If you like seafood, this is the perfect place for you! Noryangjin area is famous for this market as it is one of the biggest fishery markets in Korea. The price of the fish here is decided by the quantity!
What to eat: Most of the restaurants around this area sell fresh fish and different types of seafood which customers can actually choose for themselves
Address: 674, Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu Seoul
Website: www.susansijang.co.kr
5. Garak Market
Garak Market (가락 시장) was the first wholesale agricultural products market in Korea. Located in Songpa-gu, they offer vegetables, fruits, livestock, fisheries, and so on.
Address: 932, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Website: www.garak.co.kr
6. Namdaemun Market
It is the largest traditional market in Korea, offering a variety of products from agricultural products to clothes and cosmetics as well as Korean traditional products. Located next to the Namdaemun (South Gate) of Seoul, you can also enjoy the video of the gate at the entrance of the market.
Address: 21 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Website: www.namdaemunmarket.co.kr
8. Seoul Korean Medicine Traditional Market (Yangyeong Market)
If you are interested in oriental medicine, you may know that Jegidong (the district in Seoul) is famous for these kinds of shops, and nearby the station of the district you may find Yangyeong market (약령시장).
Address: 02570 10, Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
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