Yangnyeong Market Seoul is a herbal medicine district located west of Dongdaemun station at Jegi-dong station. Yangnyeong Market is located in the Jegi area where Bojewon was located. Bojewon was a medical institution area set up 600 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty by the King's command. Bojewon … [Read more...]
Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall is an area around Dapsimni station that specializes in antiques. The antique shops are located in many buildings in the area but nearly all of them are concentrated into 3 buildings called 2-Dong Town, 5-Dong Town and 6-Dong Town. Here you can pick up antique and … [Read more...]
Seoul Folk Flea Market opened on April 26th, 2008. The flea market has an interesting history. It first began in 1950's along the Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul. The Government of Seoul decided to cover up the filthy river and make express roads through the area. The local street vendors … [Read more...]
Jungbu Market is Korea's biggest stock-fish market. The market opened in 1957. Jungbu Market specializes in dried fish, other dried items, seaweed and traditional Korean sweets. The market is located in Jung-gu between Namdaemun Market and Dongdaemun market. All products at Jungbu Market are … [Read more...]
Hongdae Free Market is an open air market in Hongdae Park. The market was set up in 2002 as part of cultural events celebrating the Japan - Korea World Cup. The name Free Market probably comes from the fact that to Koreans, Flea and Free sound the same. The market is located in a small park across … [Read more...]
Dongdaemun Market was set up in the early 20th Century. Like Namdaemun Market it is built nearby an old fortress wall gate. Dongdaemun means east gate in Korean. Some of the best bargains can be found at Dongdaemun Market. Dongdaemun Market is also called Dongdaemun Fashion Town and the latest … [Read more...]
Namdaemun Market is an open-air market with over 10,000 shops located in the centre of Seoul. In fact it is located just around the corner from Namdaemun Gate. Namdaemun Gate is an old fortress wall gate that is listed as a National Treasure No.1 of South Korea. Namdaemun Market was used during King … [Read more...]
