Gukje Market (국제시장)

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Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today.

Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

Gukje Market Youth Street (국제시장 젊음의거리)

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25, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Youth Street is full of clothing and sports wear for young people. It boasts non-brand clothing items and accessories with unique designs. Suits and dresses are available at incredibly inexpensive prices compared to those in other areas.

Wonil Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (원일안경콘택트)

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19, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

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36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan's traditional markets' most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here.

Unsong Tamina (은송타미나)

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26, Gwangbuk-ro 39beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-0786

For over 25 years, Unsong Tamina in Gwangbok-dong Market has served customers with outstanding crafts, antique furniture, and interior design items. These items are reasonably priced, and the store has a wide range of products, making it convenient for customers to fulfill all their interior design needs. The store is particularly popular among Japanese visitors. Purchasing items for delivery is also available over the telephone.

Ihasi (아이하시 (수제젓가락공예))

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33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-3670

Ihasi boasts high-quality, handmade chopsticks that use only natural wooden materials and varnishes. Only natural lacquer is used for the part of the chopsticks that touches the mouth.

Ai Hasi - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이하시 부산국제시장)

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1F, Bldg. A of Ihasi, 33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Dolgorae Sundubu (돌고래순두부)

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15, Junggu-ro 40beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-1825

Dolgorae Sundubu is a restaurant in Gukje Market that serves sundubu jjigae (soft bean curd jjigae). It has quite a tradition, dating back to 1982, and still draws lines of visitors at mealtime thanks to its reputation. Sundubu baekban (soft bean curd set menu), comprised of fresh and gentle sundubu jjigae (soft bean curd jjigae) and Jeolla-style side dishes and kimchi, is delicious and nicely presented.

Haebaragi Food [Tax Refund Shop] (해바라기식품)

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13, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Sunflower Food (해바라기식품)

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13, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-4521

Opened in 2001, Sunflower Food focuses on providing customers with high quality, local specialty health products. Located in Gukje Market's Arirang Town, the shop boasts delicious gim, kimchi, ginseng, and salted fish using high quality ingredients. Sunflower Food also sells folk art souvenirs and crafts, as well as Korean celebrity merchandise, popular among international tourists.

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