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Seoul's Top 12 Local markets
There is no better place than the local market to get a hold of the real Korean taste. Seoul has major local grocery, seafood, clothing, food markets where you can experience the genuine Korean spirit and even purchase goods at whatever price you can get discounted at.
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Destination List
Namdaemun Market 남대문시장
The largest traditional market with a variety of goods including clothes, houseware, accessories, hats, glasses, food, flowers, tools, fine arts, carpets, flowers, electronic appliances, furniture, ginseng and many more. Best place to get souvenirs as well.
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Gwangjang Market 광장시장
The very first market established in Korea. It has a variety of items from grocery, clothing, Korean traditional clothes Hanbok to fabrics. Also known for its many street food stalls.
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Gyeongdong Market 경동시장
A market known for medicinal herbs, ginseng, honey, cereals, tea ingredients and etc.
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Chung Pyung Hwa Market (청평화시장)
Wholesale fashion market that has a variety of fashion items like clothes, belts, hats and shoes. Started since 1968.
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Dongdaemun Market 동대문 시장
The biggest fashion wholesale and retail market where you can get a sense of the latest fashion trend in Korea. The night market is especially popular.
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Garak Market 가락시장
Where agricultural and fishery products from around Korea are gathered for distribution and standard pricing.
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Tongin Market 통인시장
Once a local market for the Japanese during the Japanese colonial period, Tongin Market is now the place to taste a variety of fresh banchan (Korean side dish). Especially famous for Gireum Tteokbokki (Fried Rice Cake).
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Dongmyo Flea Market 동묘벼룩시장
If you enjoy treasure hunting and soaking up the atmosphere of vintage appliances, this is where you can purchase items between 2,000~5,000 won.
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Noryangjin Fish Market 노량진 수산시장
The largest wholesale fish market in Korea with a history of more than 80 years. 24 hours. A great place to taste fresh seafood at a great price. Purchase the seafood on the go, take it a nearby restaurant and get a great meal.
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Hwanghak-dong Flea Market 황학동 벼룩시장
An extensive vintage goods and second-hand items market with over 500 shops.
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Seoul Folk Flea Market 서울풍물시장
Introduced in the popular Korean TV program "Running Man," it is the ultimate folk flea market where you can find a range of traditional folk items, rare goods and specialties.
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Majang meat market 마장동 축산시장
It's the biggest meat market in Korea where you can buy or eat high quality meat at an average of 30% discounted price.
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