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Buyeo Market & Baengmagang Moonlight Night Market (부여장 (5, 10일) / 백마강달밤야시장)

Buyeo Market & Baengmagang Moonlight Night Market (부여장 (5, 10일) / 백마강달밤야시장)

2024-07-03

12 Seongwang-ro 173beon-gil, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Buyeo Market is a 5th-day market that opens every month on the 5th, 10th, 20th, 25th, and 30th or 31st (last day) of the month in the Gua-ri area of Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. The market is regularly within the permanent market area spans over 9,693 ㎡. The market is visited by 2,000 customers on a daily basis and offers a wide variety of goods such as grain products, general supplies, fruits, and more. On Fridays and Saturdays, Baengmagang Moonlight Night Market takes place in the evening from 18:00 to 23:00. Visitors will find a charming stage and diverse food vendors equipped with tables and seats.

Pyeongtaek Central Market (평택국제중앙시장)

Pyeongtaek Central Market (평택국제중앙시장)

2024-04-02

11-4 Jungangsijang-ro 25beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

This market arose naturally in 1958 when a US military base was established nearby, and merchants and clients who directly exchanged agricultural products flocked to the market. Because it was a market for US troops stationed in Korea, there were many hobby shops, fashion accessories, and international restaurants, giving it an exotic ambience, unlike other traditional marketplaces. The street is lined with unique restaurants and general stores from Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, and other countries. It is a market containing a range of groceries, apparel, and general merchandise. Budaejjigae, which was created around the time of war using food waste from United States Forces Korea bases, handcrafted burgers that will satisfy people from all over the world, and Chicago pizza are all famous delicacies.

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

2025-03-16

106 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nonhyeon Furniture Street, extending over 900 meters from Nonhyeon Station to Hakdong Station on the Seoul Subway, is renowned for its dense aggregation of furniture stores. Established as a dedicated furniture street in 1970, it now features showrooms and sales outlets from over 100 furniture companies. This destination allows visitors to browse and compare an extensive variety of furniture in one convenient location, including design furniture, craft furniture, kitchen sets, office furnishings, and imported pieces. Additionally, it hosts the annual Gangnam Design Week, a prominent event showcasing the latest trends in furniture design.

Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center / Cheong'o Bag Shopping Center (청계5가 가방도매상가 / 청오가방상가)

Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center / Cheong'o Bag Shopping Center (청계5가 가방도매상가 / 청오가방상가)

2024-03-18

229 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center is a place where you can purchase various types of bags at affordable prices. They offer a diverse range of items including handbags, briefcases, suitcases, and school bags. Selling unique models produced directly from their own factory, the prices are reasonable, and the quality is excellent. The shopping center also houses wholesale stores for clothing and bag accessories.

Daerim Market (대림시장)

Daerim Market (대림시장)

2024-03-15

300-10 Eungam-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

The oldest traditional market in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, is also the capital’s only fifth-day market (held on 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th of the month). It is divided into indoor and outdoor spaces. The former offers a comfortable space for shopping regardless of the weather. Like any good traditional market, Daerim Market offers vegetables, fruits, meat products, seafood, grain, and clothing at affordable prices. Visitors are recommneded to visit the restaurants hidden throughout the market, such as Halmaejip, a 50-year-old restaurant serving excellent banquet noodles, japchae, and tteokbokki; and Wooyirak, which serves pancakes with cream makgeolli (unrefined rice wine). Because the food is affordable and delicious, the market sees a lot of visitors throughout the day.

Busan Eomgung Agricultural Wholesale Market (부산 엄궁농산물도매시장)

Busan Eomgung Agricultural Wholesale Market (부산 엄궁농산물도매시장)

2024-02-27

9 Nongsanmulsijang-ro, Sasang-gu, Busan

Eomgung Agricultural Wholesale Market is a large-scale agricultural distribution center established in 1993. General consumers and tourists can explore various products and experience the scenery of Korea's agricultural and seafood markets at the retail market. It handles various fruits, Western vegetables, root vegetables, salted seafood, and dried seafood. Visitors can also witness the scenery of the auction market if they visit early in the morning.

Innisfree Jeju House (이니스프리 제주하우스)

2024-03-20

23, Sinhwayeoksa-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Innisfree is a natural brand that embodies the natural beauty of clean Jeju Island. Innisfree Jeju House sells Innisfree cosmetics, brunch and drinks inspired by Jeju Island. Aromatic oils with the scents of peony, cedar, and birch, as well as body cleansers, hand washes, and mask packs are ideal for gifts. Their signature menu is Haenyeo Basket Brunch that includes rice balls and deep-fried shrimp. Hallabong pin seom cake (Hallabong Island Cake), Oreum seom cake (Oreum Island Cake) are also favorites among patrons. In addition, they offer soap making kits, so that customers can make their own soap.

Junggok-dong Furniture Street (중곡동 가구거리)

2025-03-17

Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
010-5508-0089

Junggok-dong Furniture Street stretches between Achasan Subway Station and Gunjagyo Bridge, hosting a concentration of furniture stores on either side of the main road. This area accommodates a diverse range of furniture stores, featuring well-known domestic and international brands alongside smaller and medium-sized furniture shops. It serves as a convenient destination for customers to compare and purchase various furniture items, including beds, sofas, dining tables, wardrobes, chairs, and interior accessories, all within close proximity. The accessibility to Gunja Subway Station makes it easily reachable via public transportation.

Uiseong Garlic Market (Uiseong Traditional Market) (의성마늘장터 (의성명품마늘영농조합법인))

2024-02-27

215-10 Gubong-gil, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Uiseong Garlic Market takes place annually from July to September at the Uiseong Traditional Market, coinciding with the garlic harvest season. During this period, vendors from across the country gather to sell directly at the market. Uiseong garlic is renowned for its small yet firm size, long shelf life due to its antimicrobial properties, distinct aroma, and strong pungency. The traditional market operates regularly, with market days typically falling on dates ending in 2 or 7 each month. On these days, a variety of agricultural products such as onions, peppers, sesame seeds, along with other daily necessities, are available for purchase.

Daemyeonghang Fishery Market (대명항수산물직판장)

2024-02-26

109 Daemyeonghang 1-ro, Daegot-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Daemyeonghang Fishery Market specializes in selling only natural, freshly caught seafood, brought directly by local fishermen. In spring, the market offers shaggy sea raven filled with roe and webfoot octopus. Summer brings a selection of sea bass and flatfish, while autumn features an abundance of blue crabs. Continuously attracting visitors seeking the freshest seafood, the market also includes a dedicated section for salted and dried seafood products.